Security in Morocco

ezrnow

Am considering buying in Tangiers but am a little concerned about the security aspect. Can any one actually tell me what it's really like to leave your apartment empty for a few months? I mean, I've heard from friends that if the complex doesn’t have 24 hr security, it’s very common for properties to get burgled and completely stripped of all belongings. Obviously, I'm quite alarmed by this, so if anyone can clarify the current security position that would be great. thanks.....

btlwinner

Morocco is currently high on the emerging property hotspot, and buying in an emerging market does involve greater risks, especially when it comes to security. However, with Kind Mohammed’s Azur plan, the country is making huge strides to improving the standards that will appeal to a wide variety of visitors.

With the thread of global terrorism, Morocco has also stepped up its campaign, especially in resort type developments to ensure that security is paramount. If you buy in a gated community, you are likely to round the clock security anyway.

However, I personally feel you shouldn’t deter yourself from buying in the country purely because of security. It should really be about finding the right kind of property that will produce the best returns over a period of time. Like any country, Morocco has its problems, but these problems will be overcome in time, you just have to be patient.

nikkipowles

Are you saying that it is unsafe to live in the country? I would like to find an old property to reform with land and live there. Does anyone know Is there much violent crime reported in the Tetuan area.?

fkdev

Morocco is considerate to be very Safe and in fact (I am living in Morocco and it is safe).
Tetuan area is safer because people there are very nice, simple and don' t have any reason to commit crime as they have a lot of working potential either in tourism or buy selling stuff.
Try to contact me if you are something in Tetuan Area.

esmerelda

Hello, we have renovated a property in Asilah. There is crime in Morocco just like anywhere else. I would think if you were in an agricultural area you would not want to leave the property unattended anyway. We live in the medina & have gone the common route of hiring a guardian for the house who comes in each day to air the place & check that everything is OK. Obviously this doesn;t help if someone is determined to break in but some people have the guardian live in the property in their absence. Average rate for guardian services I was quoted was 400 - 500 DH per month.

golubchek

Hello.
There are thieves everywhere.
I am a resident in Morocco,
married to a Moroccan.
The country is safe.
500dhms a month?
You are living in the past!
At least 1500 a month!

golubchek

Hello,
You said you had a property in Asilah.
When did you buy it?
How?
I am looking for an agent but only find portals.
Did you go with a local person?
Can you recommend him ?

esmerelda

Bought it last Dec. Yes there are a couple of english agents in Asilah & about 3 or 4 moroccan ones. Would i recommend them..mmmm....their commission was high but if you negotiate that upfront it should be OK. How did we buy it? we went there...it's not something you can do over the net I have quite a few contacts over there now I'm happy to passs you onto them if you are intereted...what are yiu interested in & what's your budget? I know of a couple of small housesin the 50K range but there outside medina.

Uk2Moroccopro

Thanks lot
I totally agree with you some investors just come to Morocco to make money and to abuse the hospitality of people...can you immagin 500 DH a month would she or he work with 1500 Dh a month i can give her or him a job.
We need responsible investors responsible tourists and responsible community...do not worry the law is going to change in Morocco about investment.

Uk2Moroccopro

Security is good in Morocco. Ofcourse you have to be safe yourself and do not look for trouble especially in the big cities like everywhere...its the general tips of living or visiting any place. Be nice smile and be firm also but polite and respectful and i am sure people will respect you. Morocco is always improving the security and moroccan people are really helpful and friendly.