Buying property in Morocco from abroad
Distance mainly increases the need for evidence and coordination. Every decision, document, payment and approval should be understandable and retrievable without relying on verbal promises.
Create a shared transaction file
Centralise party identification, plans, legal documents, contracts, receipts and reports. Use clear naming and retain signed versions.
Control representation and payments
Any power of attorney should be precisely limited and validated against applicable requirements. Link every payment to a document, milestone and verified recipient.
Plan independent checks
Arrange structured video visits, document review and handover inspection. Define who decides, verifies and reports.
Organise a useful video viewing
Request a continuous walk from the street entrance through shared areas and the property. Ask to see views, access and equipment, and compare the video with the plan. Send questions beforehand so the viewing covers more than the most attractive rooms. Video helps selection; it does not replace the documentary or technical checks needed for your decision.
Keep a clear documentary record
Keep signed versions, payment requests, bank confirmations and reports in a dated file. The Office des Changes states that supporting payment documents for foreign investments in Morocco must be retained. Ask your bank which documents apply to your circumstances. Also agree on how any change in bank details will be verified before a transfer.
Updated 31 October 2026 · EM IMMO team
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