The first question I always get is the same one: “What’s the price per m²?” I understand — a single figure feels reassuring. But let’s be honest from the start: price per m² is never fixed or set in stone. It varies with your project, its design, and above all the quantities of material it consumes.
That said, you came here for numbers. Here they are — along with the context that goes with them, because that’s what really matters.
The 2026 ranges, in Morocco
To give you bearings (and only to give you bearings), here are the orders of magnitude in 2026:
- Complete structural shell — waterproofing, pool and boundary wall included: 3,200 to 4,400 MAD/m² incl. tax. More for any exceptional element (long span, post-tensioning, ornamentation).
- The building alone — without the outdoor works: more like 2,400 to 2,800 MAD/m² incl. tax.
- Fully finished construction, turnkey: roughly 8,500 to 12,000 MAD/m², depending on the level of finishes.
These ranges are there to give you bearings, not to replace a real estimate. A house is priced from plans, never from an average.
Why a range, and not a single price?
Because two builds of the same surface area do not consume the same quantities of steel and concrete. A true professional prices to within the hundred kilos and the cubic metre — even though, of course, there will always be some waste.
A living room with large spans, a basement, an infinity pool, concrete cantilevers… all of this changes the picture, for the same surface area. That’s why a serious builder will ask you for your complete plans before quoting a real price.
Don’t forget inflation
A build takes time. If you start in May and finish in May the following year, materials will have climbed in the meantime: on average, two increases per year, of 1 to 3%. Worth anticipating as soon as the project runs longer than a year.
Trap no. 1: the “bait quote”
Here’s the mistake that costs the most. A company prices the house for you… but “forgets” the boundary wall, or the waterproofing — only to bill you for them later. They know full well that the first thing you look at is the price.
My honest advice: analyse your quotes line by line. Demand a clear, complete quote that covers the entire project — not just the slab or the floor. And be wary of prices that are too low. A builder who isn’t profitable is not normal — and if they’re at risk, so are you.
The trick to really compare: the quantity schedule
So that every builder works from the same quantities, don’t hesitate to ask your design office for a quantity schedule. It costs a few thousand dirhams (reckon on 2,000 to 3,000 MAD), but at least everyone will price on the same basis — and then you’ll really be able to compare.
One point not to overlook: this schedule must also specify the quality and brand of the materials. From one material to another, the price gap can reach 30% — so each builder needs to spell out exactly what they actually intend to install. Otherwise, you’re not comparing like with like. And still be careful with prices that are too low: the lowest bidder can be a trap.
What really moves the budget
A few items that weigh heavily:
- The basement. Think twice about it. Earthworks, concrete walls, waterproofing, ventilation, access, utilities… on average, it can increase the cost of the house by around 30%. If it has a real purpose (garage, storage, gym, plant room), it becomes worthwhile. If it’s there “just in case,” it mostly hurts the budget.
- The design office. Sometimes reckon on 20,000 to 40,000 MAD depending on the project. Sounds like a lot? It’s the opposite: it saves you far more in execution, in time and in peace of mind. You’ll also find some at 8,000 MAD… but will they have the same standards as the one at 20,000? Sometimes it’s enough to ask the right questions. Here, the cheapest option can cost you dearly.
- The fit-out (second fix). Its cost can almost double from one company to another, depending on the quality of materials and the care taken over details. Ask for as much information as possible before signing.
And for an apartment building or a hotel?
It’s exactly the same process as a standard construction. An apartment building has fewer crafted details than a villa, but more logistics: larger volumes of steel and concrete, access constraints, nuisances to manage. But the trade stays the same. At WALL Construction, we have the machinery and equipment to run up to around twenty sites in parallel — enough to cover the vast majority of projects.
In short
A price per m² gives you an idea, not a truth. The right instinct comes down to three things: complete plans, a quote detailed line by line, and a solid, insured builder.
And if you’d like an estimate right away — no appointment, no commitment — we were the first in Morocco to offer a real free cost simulator. Not a simple “surface × price per m²” formula: over 10,000 lines of calculation, indexed to current market prices, for an estimate that’s 95% reliable.