{"id":19705,"date":"2025-02-09T20:56:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T19:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.r2c-immo.com\/?p=19705"},"modified":"2025-02-19T09:00:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T08:00:39","slug":"lexique-de-limmobilier-au-maroc-guide-complet-des-termes-et-expressions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.r2c-immo.com\/en\/lexique-de-limmobilier-au-maroc-guide-complet-des-termes-et-expressions\/","title":{"rendered":"Moroccan Real Estate Glossary - Complete Guide to Terms and Expressions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Understanding the vocabulary of real estate in Morocco before buying or investing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investing in property in Marrakech and other Moroccan cities requires a thorough understanding of the specific terms used in the local market. Whether it's for <strong>buy a flat, sell a villa, or get a property valuation<\/strong>Knowing these concepts is essential for <strong>avoiding mistakes, negotiating the best deal and securing your property investment<\/strong>. This glossary contains definitions of the most common expressions, as well as terms specific to Moroccan land law and real estate practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deed of sale<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A legal document that formalises the property transaction between the seller and the buyer. In Morocco, this deed must be <strong>notarised<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use of the asset<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The intended use of a property (residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Anah<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agence nationale de l'habitat, involved in certain urban renewal programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Planning permission<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Permit issued by the local authority allowing the construction or renovation of a property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lease<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contract between a landlord and a tenant defining the terms of the tenancy (duration, rent, obligations of the parties, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Property<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Term used to describe any property, whether built (flat, house, villa) or unbuilt (land).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Land registry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official register listing the land and property in a given area, specifying its surface area and its owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deposit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sum of money paid by a tenant to cover any outstanding payments or damage to the rented property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Certificate of ownership<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official document proving ownership of a property registered with the Agence Nationale de la Conservation Fonci\u00e8re.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>D<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dahir<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Royal Decree with the force of law, which governs certain rules relating to property ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Right of pre-emption<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Priority right of purchase granted to certain persons or entities (State, municipality, co-owners, tenants) before a property is put up for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>F<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Land<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All matters relating to land and property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Notary fees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All the taxes and fees payable to the notary for authenticating the deed of sale. In Morocco, these fees vary between <strong>5 and 8 %<\/strong> of the purchase price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>H<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Habous (Waqf)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inalienable property, often used for religious or social purposes, administered by a public body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>I<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Property market index<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assessment of property price trends in a given region or city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>L<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law 18-00<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legislation governing co-ownership in Morocco, defining the management rules for apartment blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Law 25-90<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning Act defining zoning and land-use planning rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>M<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Melkia (Vena Melk)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional Moroccan land title, often not registered with the Land Registry, certifying ownership of a property according to customary practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Land transfer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Change of ownership of a property, requiring official registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>N<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Information note<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Document issued by the Land Registry providing information on the legal status of a property, in particular existing mortgages or easements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>P<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Development plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Document defining the planning rules for a given area (zoning, type of construction permitted, green spaces, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Urban perimeter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Area delimited by the local authorities defining the limits of urban development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>R<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Land requisition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Procedure whereby the State or a local authority reclaims a property for a project of public interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Closed residence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A secure building complex with shared services, widely used in Marrakech, Casablanca and Rabat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>S<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Easement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right granted to a person or entity over another person's property (right of way, drain, view, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Soukna<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authorisation to use a property, sometimes temporary, granted in accordance with Moroccan Islamic or legal rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>T<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mortgage rate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interest rate applied to property loans granted by Moroccan banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Land title<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official document proving legal ownership of a property, registered with the Land Registry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>U<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Town planning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set of rules and laws governing the planning and development of towns and rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>V<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Market value<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price at which a property could be sold on the market depending on its condition and demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sale before completion (VEFA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A system of buying property off-plan, common in Morocco, enabling you to acquire a property before it is built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Non-agricultural use (VNA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Administrative procedure for converting agricultural land into building land, essential for any property development in rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mastering real estate vocabulary for successful investment in Morocco<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding these terms is essential for <strong>buy, sell or rent a property in Marrakech and other Moroccan cities<\/strong>. Proper use of this glossary will enable you to<strong>avoid legal and administrative pitfalls, optimise investments and negotiate transactions more effectively<\/strong>. If you wish to <strong>appraise a property, obtain property financing or simply find out about the opportunities on the Moroccan market<\/strong>Contact our experts to benefit from personalised support and make your property project a success with complete peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding Moroccan property vocabulary before buying or investing Investing in property in Marrakech and other Moroccan cities requires a thorough understanding of the specific terms used in the local market. 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