Acheter une maison au Maroc
by Lefelin51
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
ma question est peut etre etrange mais un ami de 70ans ma dit que pour pouvoir acheter une maison au maroc , la personne qui veux acheter une maison au maroc doit faire des travaux dans la maison et ensuite il peux l'acheter
par contre si il ne fais pas de travaux avant , il ne peux pas acheter la maison?????
vrai ou faux???????😕
c'est pas le 1er avril!
L’immobilier au Maroc est accessible aux Marocains comme aux étrangers, résidants & non résidants. C’est le même principe & la même procédure, d’ailleurs d’énormes salons d’immobiliers marocains sont en Europe et partout dans le monde.
Simo
Bonjour,
" ... vrai ou faux???????... "
Totalement FAUX ............. Encore une des innombrables " légendes " qui envahissent ce pays ... légendaire.
" ... vrai ou faux???????... "
Totalement FAUX ............. Encore une des innombrables " légendes " qui envahissent ce pays ... légendaire.
Bon , il existe aussi des " arrangements " mais dans le cas de location...
Il est courant que le locataire qui envisage quelques travaux de rénovation , voir d'aménagement, trouve un terrain d'entente avec le propriétaire qui lui retirera de son loyer, une certaine somme , sur un certain temps....
C'est une pratique courante.
s'il fait ca il va se faire b... comme il faut: qui lui dit qu'une fois les travaux effectués il va vouloir lui vendre? le proprio peut lui dire "ben maintenant elle vaut plus que le prix sur lequel on s'etait mis d'accord..."
la maison qu'il va acheter n'est pas unique au monde quand meme, alors soit il achete la maison et ensuite une fois que le notaire lui remet son titre a son nom il fait tout les travaux qu'il veut, soit le proprietaire ne veut pas et la qu'il aille se faire voir, des maisons y en a des centaines de millier a vendre
la maison qu'il va acheter n'est pas unique au monde quand meme, alors soit il achete la maison et ensuite une fois que le notaire lui remet son titre a son nom il fait tout les travaux qu'il veut, soit le proprietaire ne veut pas et la qu'il aille se faire voir, des maisons y en a des centaines de millier a vendre
Bonjour,
Tout étranger peut acheter une maison, un appartement ou un terrain (sauf agricole ou là il faut avoir un associé marocain ou louer la terre par bail) Par contre vous devez, pour l'achat et le contrôle des changes, ouvrir un compte en banque et en devises = approvisionnement en euros, dépenses et encaissements uniquement possibles en dirhams.(C'est le notaie qui donne le justificatif pour autoriser le transfert des euos en dirhams sur ce compte lors de l'achat)
Il est FORTEMENT CONSEILLE que le bien soit titré, (acte d'achat qui ne peut être établi que par un notaire Marocain et non un Adule ou l'écrivain publique) car il n'y a pas de cadastre au Maroc (sauf dans les grandes zones urbaines) ainsi n'importe qui peu dire que ce terrain lui appartient par héritage... Beaucoup d'européens ce sont fait avoir de cette manière😕.
Cordialement
Evidemment, nous devons prendre le monde tel qu'il est, car s'il n'est pas en notre pouvoir de le changer à notre gré, nous pouvons y vivre en le regardant sous un angle différent, en changeant d'attitude envers lui. [Swâmi Râmdâs)
Bonjour,
Tout étranger peut acheter une maison, un appartement ou un terrain (sauf agricole ou là il faut avoir un associé marocain ou louer la terre par bail) Par contre vous devez, pour l'achat et le contrôle des changes, ouvrir un compte en banque et en devises = approvisionnement en euros, dépenses et encaissements uniquement possibles en dirhams.(C'est le notaie qui donne le justificatif pour autoriser le transfert des euos en dirhams sur ce compte lors de l'achat)
Il est FORTEMENT CONSEILLE que le bien soit titré, (acte d'achat qui ne peut être établi que par un notaire Marocain et non un Adule ou l'écrivain publique) car il n'y a pas de cadastre au Maroc (sauf dans les grandes zones urbaines) ainsi n'importe qui peu dire que ce terrain lui appartient par héritage... Beaucoup d'européens ce sont fait avoir de cette manière😕.
Cordialement
contrat de 99 ans, mais il me semble que quand le proprietaire marocain decede (avant evidement) le bail s'arrete et le locataire doit restituer la terre aux heritiers...
quelqun peut nous en dire plus?
contrat de 99 ans, mais il me semble que quand le proprietaire marocain decede (avant evidement) le bail s'arrete et le locataire doit restituer la terre aux heritiers...
quelqun peut nous en dire plus?
C'est un bail "emphytéotique" Il est souhaitable d'y inclure une clause concernant la prolongation irrévocable des conditions de location et de validité du dit bail par les héritiers en cas de décès du propriétaire tout simplement. Le plus important c'est de faire LEGALISER le document car ca qui est un jour n'est pas obligatoirement le lendemain au Maroc....
Evidemment, nous devons prendre le monde tel qu'il est, car s'il n'est pas en notre pouvoir de le changer à notre gré, nous pouvons y vivre en le regardant sous un angle différent, en changeant d'attitude envers lui. [Swâmi Râmdâs)
Plusieurs statuts de propriété subsistent au maroc: la propriété privé tiré du droit européen qui se traduit dans les faits par la grande question sur le BIEN TITRE OU NON TITRE!, les biens GUICH, le HABOUSS, les terres ARCHIA, le problèmes de la propriété au maroc vient de la diversité des inspirations de ses lois: Romaines, Islamique, étatique......
http://www.immobilier-maroc.com/immobilier-maroc.php?idf=2540&lang=fr
http://www.immobilier-maroc.com/immobilier-maroc.php?idf=2551&lang=fr sur ces liens vous trouverez les réponses du droit immobilier au maroc.
Bonjour
Il ya d autres questions beaucoup plus importantes que vous pouvez poser.
Il ya d autres questions beaucoup plus importantes que vous pouvez poser.
Bonjour
Les aduls ont la meme notorieté que les notaires et beucoup sont plus serieux et stictes que les notaires, et mm plus serviables. Sauf qu´il redige les actes en arabe ce qui est moins pratiques pour les europeens au depart. Mais á la fin, le bien titré sort en francais ou en arabe, ou traduit....
Les aduls ont la meme notorieté que les notaires et beucoup sont plus serieux et stictes que les notaires, et mm plus serviables. Sauf qu´il redige les actes en arabe ce qui est moins pratiques pour les europeens au depart. Mais á la fin, le bien titré sort en francais ou en arabe, ou traduit....
ah bon? 😏
alors pourquoi il y a toujour eu des notaires au maroc et pourquoi l'etat qui construit ses programes de logements economiques oblige de passer devant notaire pour les titres fonciers ????
ils coutent moins cher les adouls certes mais actuelement c'est bon juste pour se marier ou se convertir...
alors pourquoi il y a toujour eu des notaires au maroc et pourquoi l'etat qui construit ses programes de logements economiques oblige de passer devant notaire pour les titres fonciers ????
ils coutent moins cher les adouls certes mais actuelement c'est bon juste pour se marier ou se convertir...
c´est l´inverse: il ya toujours eu des adoules au Maroc. et bien longtemps avant les notaires.
Ils continuent á travailler pour tout acte et non seuleument mariage et se convertir...
Que l´etat oblige pour logement economique de passer par un notaire ne veut rien
dire. peut etre á cause du langage ds le batiment et la construction oú tout est en
francais.
Et pour ajouter: je peux dire qu´á part le point faible concernant la langue francaise les adoules connaissent plus que les notaires, or plus du droit civile connaissent le droit islamique et le droit coutumier.
pas vrai mais pas tout a fait faux dans le sens ou il y a quelques annees les etrangers achetaient des riad et les renovaient n'importe comment le gouvernement voulant mettre un terme a ce massacre avait decide que les renovations devaient se faire exclusivement avec un architecte et qu'elles devaient etre realisees dans le respect du style depuis je crois que ca ete abandonne bon moi je cherche toujours mon riad a marrackech
pourquoi les marocains passent devant notaire qui facture 1 pourcent alors que l'adoul prend moins?
c'est le monde a l'envers: les europeens qui vont chez les adouls pour les questions immobilieres et les marocains chez le notaire 😄
un adoul ne va pas obtenir le titre plus vite qu'un notaire et ce dernier en general ne notarie jamais en absence de titre ou quand il y a "titrage en cours"
http://www.selektimmo.com/...notaire-au-maroc/fr/
site au hazard
c'est le monde a l'envers: les europeens qui vont chez les adouls pour les questions immobilieres et les marocains chez le notaire 😄
un adoul ne va pas obtenir le titre plus vite qu'un notaire et ce dernier en general ne notarie jamais en absence de titre ou quand il y a "titrage en cours"
http://www.selektimmo.com/...notaire-au-maroc/fr/
site au hazard
bonsoir,
le notaire ne prend en charge que les biens titrés, inscrits en conséquence au cadastre. Alors qu'un Adoul peut prendre les biens qu'ils soient titrés ou non. Depuis la nouvelle réforme les adouls doivent remettre aux acquéreurs "français" copie de l'acte traduit en français et plus de l'acte rédigé en arabe.
Pour la première question, effectivement celà peut-être des arrangements à l'amiable pour contourner les lois concernant les permis de construire, car il est plus facile de constuire pour un marocain dans des endroits non constructible. Mais combien se font avoir ? et après que se passe - t - il ?
Pour la première question, effectivement celà peut-être des arrangements à l'amiable pour contourner les lois concernant les permis de construire, car il est plus facile de constuire pour un marocain dans des endroits non constructible. Mais combien se font avoir ? et après que se passe - t - il ?
francoise
Il y a erreur
J'ai acheté ma maison en droit "melkia" (traditionnel ) et c'est un notaire qui a fait l'acte de vente tout à fait légalement
Les formalités de titrage ont été commencées après l'achat et ont abouties au titrage ....4 ans plus tard!!!
Tout finit par arriver avec de la patience
J'ai acheté ma maison en droit "melkia" (traditionnel ) et c'est un notaire qui a fait l'acte de vente tout à fait légalement
Les formalités de titrage ont été commencées après l'achat et ont abouties au titrage ....4 ans plus tard!!!
Tout finit par arriver avec de la patience
Bonjour,
J'ai moi aussi acheté ma maison au Maroc en "melkia", par l'intermédiaire d'un notaire, et ai obtenu le titre de propriété 2 ans 1/2 après ... Qui dit mieux ?
J'ai moi aussi acheté ma maison au Maroc en "melkia", par l'intermédiaire d'un notaire, et ai obtenu le titre de propriété 2 ans 1/2 après ... Qui dit mieux ?
" Nous ne saurons jamais tout le bien qu'un simple sourire peut être capable de faire."
Mère Teresa
Bonjour à tous
Et quels sont les risques d'acheter une maison en melkia ????
Merci
Et quels sont les risques d'acheter une maison en melkia ????
Merci
Bonjour,
Le risque d'acheter un bien en melkia, c'est à dire non titré, c'est qu'un héritier se réveille et réclame son dû, avec remise en cause de la vente, ou qu'il y ait un litige sur les limites exactes de la propriété. Beaucoup de bien en médina sont encore vendu ainsi, et finissent ensuite par être titrés, mais on prend un risque, il faut le savoir.
Le risque d'acheter un bien en melkia, c'est à dire non titré, c'est qu'un héritier se réveille et réclame son dû, avec remise en cause de la vente, ou qu'il y ait un litige sur les limites exactes de la propriété. Beaucoup de bien en médina sont encore vendu ainsi, et finissent ensuite par être titrés, mais on prend un risque, il faut le savoir.
" Nous ne saurons jamais tout le bien qu'un simple sourire peut être capable de faire."
Mère Teresa
Merci pour ta réponse Localo
En fait, je ne sais pas encore si cette maison est en melkia, je pense surtout qu'elle n'est pas titré. C'est une maison en torchi, dans un douar qu'il fait terminer, à Tahnawt (environ 20km de marrakech) et est entourée de champs de blé !
En fait, je ne sais pas encore si cette maison est en melkia, je pense surtout qu'elle n'est pas titré. C'est une maison en torchi, dans un douar qu'il fait terminer, à Tahnawt (environ 20km de marrakech) et est entourée de champs de blé !
C'est une maison en torchi, dans un douar qu'il fait terminer
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Clément
I’m finalizing the loop I’d like to do in May over 13 days, starting and ending in Essaouira.
We’re planning to rent a vehicle and are pretty active—we’re not really into crowds (that’s why I’ve decided to skip Marrakech).
Here’s my proposed itinerary:
Trip Proposal Summary: From May 13 (morning arrival) to May 26 (morning departure) Arrival and departure: Essaouira Day 1 (May 13): Arrival in Essaouira – Settling in / Exploring / Rest Day 2 (May 14): Essaouira – Water activities Day 3 (May 15): Essaouira to Tafraoute (~5h30) – route via Agadir – arrival and first exploration; Question: Is a detour to Taroudant worth considering? Day 4 (May 16): Tafraoute – Hike in the granite rocks – wild bivouac Day 5 (May 17): Tafraoute – Aït Mansour gorges – oasis – night in a hostel Day 6 (May 18): Tafraoute → Foum Zguid (~5h) – transition route – simple overnight or bivouac Day 7 (May 19): Foum Zguid → Zagora (~3h) – Draa Valley – desert prep Day 8 (May 20): Zagora → M'Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chigaga – departure with 4x4 guide – entering the dunes – bivouac Day 9 (May 21): Erg Chigaga – full desert day – walking, exploring – bivouac Day 10 (May 22): Desert → Ouarzazate (~5–6h) – leaving the desert – rest Day 11 (May 23): Aït Benhaddou – early visit – short hike – overnight stay Day 12 (May 24): Aït Benhaddou → Telouet – route toward the Atlas – start of trek – bivouac Day 13 (May 25): Atlas → Essaouira (~5–6h) – end of trek – return to Essaouira (overnight) Day 14 (May 26): Essaouira – free time + return flight
What do you think?
I aimed for an excursion to the Chigaga desert from M’Hamid because it seems less touristy and allows for a more compact loop. Is that a good idea? Is the drive to M’Hamid maybe too tedious?
Open to your great tips if there’s room for optimization!
All ears! :)
Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Clément
A lot of people find it important to stick to their budget when traveling—not to skimp, but to visit as many places as possible since traveling is their hobby.
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
In this post, I want to share some tips for those coming to Morocco who want their trip to be budget-friendly.
1. Prebook everything: hotels or riads, car rentals, or tours. If you book these in advance, it’ll make your life easier. You won’t have to deal with hagglers or people trying to overcharge you for services that are available online for free. Use platforms like Booking, Expedia, carsrental.ma, Airbnb, and other booking services to get this done properly.
2. Exchange your money to Moroccan dirhams as soon as you land. 1 € is always a little over 10 dirhams, but many people get charged as if it were exactly 10 dirhams per euro.
3. When visiting an old site or the old medina, avoid talking to vendors and shop owners—they’re really good at getting your attention and making you overpay for things.
4. Ask your tour guide to buy things for you. Yes, they do get a commission, but you’ll probably pay way more if you buy something yourself that they can get cheaply.
5. Walk everywhere. You don’t need a taxi for every little trip. Pick a good location and walk—most Moroccan cities are safe during normal hours.
6. Buy your food, drinks, etc., from supermarkets at normal prices. They can’t overcharge you since they scan every product.
I think that’s it for now.
Take care
Hi everyone! 😊
We’re traveling as a family to Marrakech from April 19 to 24, and there’ll be 15 of us (all ages), staying in the Targa neighborhood (El Idrissi Street).
I’d love your advice on a few things! 🙏
🚗 Vehicle rental
We’re thinking of renting 3 cars. We’ve seen really low prices online, but often without insurance.
👉 Do you have any reliable contacts or personal experiences to share?
👉 Would you recommend getting specific “tourist” insurance?
🏛️ Visits – Bahia Palace & Saadian Tombs
We’d like to visit the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs, but:
We can’t find single tickets online We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide? 👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.) 🍽️ Restaurants / meals We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal. 👉 Any thoughts? 👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.) For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊 🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street). 👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍 Thanks so much for your help! 💖
We can’t find single tickets online We only see guided tours with fixed times (like 9:30 AM / 4-hour tours)
👉 Do you know if it’s possible to book without a guide? 👉 Or do we have to buy tickets on-site? (We’re a little worried about crowds and lines, especially with older folks in the group.) 🍽️ Restaurants / meals We’ve spotted the Grand Bazaar Marrakech for a meal. 👉 Any thoughts? 👉 Could you recommend other restaurants in the same budget? (We’re a big group, so it needs to stay reasonable.) For lunch/snacks, we’ve seen:
Snack Toubkal Goûter Saveur
👉 If anyone’s been, I’d love your feedback! 😊 🛒 Practical info – Targa neighborhood We’ll be in Targa (El Idrissi Street). 👉 Are there shops nearby for quick groceries (breakfast, water, etc.)?
If you’ve got any great tips, contacts, or little tricks, I’d love to hear them! 😍 Thanks so much for your help! 💖
As-salamu alaykum!
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu
We’re heading to Morocco as a family from April 22 to May 8. It’s a bit short to explore such a beautiful and vast country, but school and work commitments, you know how it is... My partner is a musician and absolutely loves Gnawa music. Unfortunately, we won’t have time to visit Essaouira, as we’re heading south toward the Valley of the Roses...
Do you know of any places around Marrakech, Ouarzazate, or Kelaat M’Gouna where we might have the chance to meet Gnawa musicians? We’ll also be staying a few days in Aït Benhaddou and Skoura during our trip toward the Dadès Valley. If you have any good spots to buy a guembri along the way, I’d love to hear about them too! :)
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Mathieu
Mid-May: arriving alone (so, a "petit taxi"?) at Marrakech airport around 4:30 PM,
is it advisable to take a taxi at the airport (cost?) or is it wiser to book one through the hotel before departure (which would cost me 20 €)?
I think I’ve seen lower fares elsewhere (12 €?).
Destination: Riad Sijane near Djemaa El Fna square. Thanks!
hi there
we’re heading to Hammamet in a few months
what would you recommend visiting for a week?
best regards
Hi there,
I’m planning my next trip outside Europe for next year, but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice with the dates—it’s late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was constantly 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.
For Egypt, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but I’m thinking that by the sea, it might be manageable. Otherwise, I’ll consider another destination.
Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada in the evening Day 2, 3, 4: Hurghada Day 5: Hurghada, then drive to Luxor in the early afternoon Day 6: Luxor Day 7: Luxor, then drive back to Hurghada in the late afternoon Day 8, 9, 10, 11: Hurghada Day 12: Return flight
For the Hurghada trip, either rent a car or—easier—a private car/van. Is it worth adding an extra day in Luxor?
During the stay, we’re planning activities like camel rides, quad biking, jeep tours, snorkeling, and jet skiing.
Thanks for your replies
I’m planning my next trip outside Europe for next year, but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice with the dates—it’s late June to early July. Last year, I went to Japan for three weeks, and it was constantly 36-37°C with over 90% humidity. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either.
For Egypt, I know it’s a period to avoid if possible, but I’m thinking that by the sea, it might be manageable. Otherwise, I’ll consider another destination.
Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada in the evening Day 2, 3, 4: Hurghada Day 5: Hurghada, then drive to Luxor in the early afternoon Day 6: Luxor Day 7: Luxor, then drive back to Hurghada in the late afternoon Day 8, 9, 10, 11: Hurghada Day 12: Return flight
For the Hurghada trip, either rent a car or—easier—a private car/van. Is it worth adding an extra day in Luxor?
During the stay, we’re planning activities like camel rides, quad biking, jeep tours, snorkeling, and jet skiing.
Thanks for your replies
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Morocco in September-October in our Fiat camper van, which isn’t a 4x4 but has already handled quite a bit of rough travel. While reading up on southern Morocco, we’ve been drawn to the Aguinane oasis but I’m having trouble locating it on the map. Is it possible to get there without a 4x4?
Thanks for your help
Hi,
Does anyone know the address of a rose flower distillery in the Valley of Roses / Kelaa M'Gouna? A traditional distillery, not just the tourist shop.
Thanks a bunch!
Nicolas :-)
Does anyone know the address of a rose flower distillery in the Valley of Roses / Kelaa M'Gouna? A traditional distillery, not just the tourist shop.
Thanks a bunch!
Nicolas :-)
Hi there,
Can anyone tell me if it's possible to travel from the Dades Gorges (Msemrir) to the Todra Gorges (Tamtatouche) on a paved road? Thanks in advance for any answers.
Hello,
We’d like to hire a French-speaking guide (agency, professional, or volunteer) to show us around Cairo over three days.
Trip planned for November 22, 23, and 24, 2026—four veteran French travelers.
We’re open to any leads, contact info, or suggestions.
Best regards,
Jacques