I AM MARRIED TO MOROCCAN AND PLANNING TO BUY PROPERTIES IN MOROCCO

@U M52

1 WOULD SAY BE CAREFUL MAKE SURE IT GOES THROUGH A VERY WELL KNOWN LONG STANDING NOTAIRE WHO HAS BEEN AROUND FOR YEARS AND THAT ALL THE FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE AGREED TO SELL THE NOTAIRE WILL BRING THEM TO THE OFFICE AND MAKE SURE THEY AGREE BECAUSE IF ONE DOES NOT AND YOU BUY IT THT CAN GET VERY COMPLICATED AS IN THEY DIDENT CONTACT THE FAMILY MEMBER TO TELL THEM OR KEPT IT QUIETE ABOUT A MEMBER NOT AGREEING ITS NOT COMMON BUT AS THE SAYING GOES IT ONLY NEEDS TO HAPPEN ONCE

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@U M52

you can own property in a rural area but the notaire has to get a thing signed by your spouse that they have given you half anyway its something you make sure is done before you buy thats likely for married people not just anyone who happens to be together I know because thats how we sorted it out as married. To clarify you have half each already plus a will for on death may be useful the notaire would draw that up too

Hi,

Yes, many foreigners married to Moroccans (and even those who are not) have successfully purchased property in Morocco.

Overall, Morocco is quite safe from an administrative and legal standpoint when it comes to real estate, as long as things are done properly.

The key points in my opinion:

Work with a trustworthy notary. This is essential. The notary is responsible for verifying the legal status of the property (title deed, ownership, debts, zoning, etc.).

Do your own due diligence as well. Don’t rely on a single opinion. It’s perfectly reasonable to speak with more than one notary about the same file to cross-check information.

Make sure the property has a clear and registered title (titre foncier). Avoid anything unclear or “in process”.

Take your time. Rushing is usually where problems start, not the system itself.

Many issues people hear about usually come from:

poor advice,

informal deals,

or skipping legal checks — not from Moroccan law itself.

If your wife is well surrounded by the right professionals and you take the verification process seriously, the risks are very limited.

Hope this helps, and good luck with your project.

I second all what Vakil said. A good notary is the most important figure, as they should be able to explain all the legal and administrative framework and make sure it's respected during the purchase process.

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