Morocco: these homes deserted by MREs

Morocco is facing a growing phenomenon: that of “ghost housing”. According to estimates, more than 2 million apartments are unoccupied in the country. A figure that makes you dizzy, even though access to housing remains a crucial problem for some Moroccans.

Several factors contribute to this situation, including real estate speculation and investment in second homes. But one of the main reasons is the massive purchase of real estate by Moroccans living abroad (MRE). Attached to their country of origin, they acquire accommodation to stay there during their vacations or with a view to an improbable permanent return. But it is clear that these accommodations remain unoccupied for a good part of the year.