The Blog
Advice, prices & behind the scenes
Practical insights to prepare your project — written by people who build, not by copywriters.
Choosing Your Land
How to Choose the Right Plot of Land in Marrakech
Location, size, overlooking neighbours, price, floor-area ratio: the concrete criteria for choosing a plot of land in Marrakech without mistakes — and the error almost everyone makes.
Advice
How to Choose the Right Architect in Marrakech
Internet, word of mouth or hands-on research: how to find the right architect for your villa in Marrakech, and the right questions to ask before you sign.
Expertise
Formwork and exposed concrete: the detail that never lies
Timber beams, panels, concrete vibration: why formwork says so much about a builder in Marrakech — and how exposed concrete can become genuine decor.
On-site behind the scenes
Behind the scenes of a construction site
From earthworks to turnkey handover: the major stages of a villa project in Marrakech, and how we keep everything under control — including you, in real time.
Timelines & Planning
How Long Does It Take to Build a Villa in Marrakech?
Realistic timelines for a villa project in Marrakech: structural shell, basement, upper floors… plus the on-the-ground realities (Eid, rain, plan changes) that nobody tells you about.
Advice
Warranties & inspection office: what you should insist on
Ten-year warranty, insurance, accredited inspection office: what you absolutely must insist on to build your villa in Marrakech with complete peace of mind.
Advice
Structural Shell Only or Turnkey: Which Should You Choose?
Should you contract out only the structural shell, or hand over the entire project turnkey? The advantages, the coordination trap, and my honest advice as a builder in Marrakech.
Inspiration & style
The garden: the most underrated part of your villa
In Marrakech, the garden is the soul and the value of a villa. Why you should choose the garden over concrete, call in a landscape designer, and never put the pool against the wall.
Advice
Building permits in Marrakech: who does what?
Getting a building permit in Marrakech is mainly your architect's job. Here are the key stages, plus the two things to plan for on your end so you don't lose time.
Pricing & budget
How much does it cost to build in Marrakech in 2026?
Price per m² for the structural shell, turnkey builds and the building alone: the real 2026 ranges in Marrakech, explained candidly by a builder — and the quote traps to avoid.
Developer · Villa subdivision
Developing a villa subdivision in Marrakech: read this before you start
Off-plan sales, miscalculated costs, delays, disputes… Why villa or apartment subdivision projects are the riskiest in Marrakech — and how to get them right.
Pricing & budget
Second fix: where budgets spiral out of control
Electrics, plumbing, partitions, networks: second-fix work can almost double in price from one company to the next. How to compare like with like and avoid budget overruns.
Advice
Villa Basement: Good or Bad Idea?
A basement can add ~30% to the cost of your villa in Marrakech. When it's worth it, when it wrecks your budget: a builder's honest take.
Inspiration & style
Which style for your villa in Marrakech?
Contemporary, beldi, neo-beldi, Andalusian, kasbah… an overview of villa styles in Marrakech — plus one piece of advice: aim for timeless rather than trendy.
Coming soon on the blog
Building in Marrakech as a foreigner
AVNA status and procedures for non-residents.
SoonInsulating your villa against the heat
Thermal comfort and controlled bills under the sun.
SoonSmart home & eco-construction
Home automation, autonomy, durability: designing your villa for tomorrow.
SoonIn the meantime, the essence of our experience is already gathered in The Guide.
Read The Guide →