What are the popular property buying locations?
• If you are after a city home, the choice tends to be between Fez and Marrakech. Fez is less accessible from Europe but was Morocco’s first Islamic city, and today these roots are still clearly visible. The city obtained UNESCO World Heritage site status in 1981, and the funding received enabled the old medina to be fully restored. • Meanwhile, Marrakech has the advantage of an established tourist and property market – it was here that the trend for riad restoration took off. As a result, property prices in the city can be slightly higher than elsewhere in the country but despite this, land has always been available in Marrakech, meaning that there is a wide range of modern villas and apartments with very reasonable price tags situated on the outskirts of the city. • Property on Morocco’s coastline is also proving increasingly popular, and the resort of Mediterranea Saidia is a prime example. Home to huge inward investment, this coastal town will soon be home to five golf courses, an
