Opening a bank account

Member since 08 January 2026

salmahamid4New member08 January 2026 01:11:27

i am a british nationality but is looking to buy a property in Morocco. i would like to know if you have to open up a bank acc first and what documents do you need to open an account, also how does the process work of buying a property? What documents will you need and do you have to have residents permit to buy a property?

Thanks

Cheryl Moderator

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CherylModerator08 January 2026 06:14:02

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Hello salmahamid4,

Welcome to Expat.com 😀

Till someone on the Morocco forum reply to your query, I suggest you check out our guide for more practical tips on how to make your expatriation a success.

Here is the link: Living in Morocco: the ultimate expat guide

All the best,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

Krishna LS Ram New member

Member since 28 January 2023

Krishna LS RamNew memberYesterday 09:55:39

Hi salmahamid4

I’m unsure whether it is a requirement to open a bank account for a property purchase.

having enquired about buying a property at Bank Populaire in November 2024, we were advised that to become a resident in the future, you should have a bank account!

we went back in November 2025 and opened one! You’ll need to take your own currency and on arrival at the airport, you’ll need to declare your money at the customs and advise them that you are opening a bank account with this.

you’ll be issued with a paper that you’ll need to present at the bank when opening your account.

took us about 40mins as we opened one account each!

Note that if you want to have a bank card, you’ll need to return with 2-3 weeks to collect this in person!

hope this is helpful