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Daam Sakane MRE 2026: Complete Guide for Moroccans Residing Abroad

Updated on May 16, 202610 min read

The Daam Sakane program has been open to Moroccans Residing Abroad since its 2024 inception, with equal rights to residents — but with a few particularities: occupation commitment extended to 12 months (vs 6 for residents), foreign income proofs converted to MAD at Bank Al-Maghrib rates, and simplified procedure via European banking subsidiaries. Of the 27,000 accepted Daam Sakane files by end-2025, approximately 4,200 (15.5%) came from MREs. This 2026 guide details diaspora-adapted conditions, the list of European banks authorized to process files remotely, applicable France-Morocco / Belgium-Morocco / Spain-Morocco tax treaties, and the step-by-step procedure from your country of residence.

1. 1. Daam Sakane MRE: what changes vs the resident program

The two tiers (MAD 100,000 for Tier 1 and MAD 70,000 for Tier 2) are identical for MREs and residents, as are price caps. The 4 major differences:

Mandatory consular card

Free document issued by Moroccan consulates in country of residence. Valid 5 years. Requested with passport + foreign residence proof. Delay 2-4 weeks. Without a valid consular card, the file is rejected at the administrative stage.

Occupation commitment extended to 12 months

Residents must occupy within 6 months of delivery; MREs benefit from a 12-month delay to allow return organization (moving, residence transfer, children schooling). Beyond 12 months, full subsidy repayment is required.

Foreign income proofs converted to MAD

Country-of-residence income (salary, pension, dividends) is accepted subject to conversion to MAD at the Bank Al-Maghrib rate on the file submission day. The bank requires: last 3 pay slips, employment contract translated into French, country-of-residence tax notice, 12-month bank statements. All documents apostilled (Hague Convention).

Remote procedure via European branches

The MRE can compile their file entirely from the country of residence via: Attijariwafa Bank Europe, Chaabi Bank (BP Europe subsidiary), BMCE Bank International Europe. The file is transmitted to Casablanca/Rabat for final validation.

2. 2. European banks authorized to process Daam Sakane MRE

3 Moroccan banking networks operate in Europe and accept Daam Sakane MRE files remotely. 2026 comparison:

Attijariwafa Bank Europe (AWB Europe)

Coverage: France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, UK. Specialty: 72h pre-approval on complete files. Dedicated "Bladi Daam Sakane" service.

Chaabi Bank (Banque Populaire subsidiary)

Coverage: France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Germany. Specialty: "Yousr Bladi MRE" program combining Daam Sakane + participatory Mourabaha.

BMCE Bank International Europe

Coverage: France, Spain, Italy, Belgium. Specialty: premium MRE / expatriate executives clientele. Acceptance of income in USD/CHF/GBP in addition to EUR.

3. 3. Tax treaties: impact on income eligibility

Bilateral tax treaties Morocco-country of residence determine whether your income is taxable in Morocco or abroad. For Daam Sakane, only regularly declared and taxed income counts.

France-Morocco treaty (1970, revised 2009)

Salary earned in France = taxed in France only (art. 14). The France-resident MRE presents French tax notice. Moroccan bank accepts without need for Moroccan declaration. French retirement pension: 80% allowance in Morocco if transferred in non-convertible MAD.

Belgium-Morocco treaty (1972, revised 2006)

Mechanism similar to France. Belgian salary = IPP in Belgium only.

Spain-Morocco treaty (1985)

Spanish salary = IRPF in Spain. Spain specificity: civil servant pension remains taxable in Spain (art. 19).

4. 4. Complete procedure from abroad: 9 steps

From developer selection to key delivery, here is the complete sequence to follow from your country of residence.

Preparation (1-2 months ahead)

(1) Consular card obtainment. (2) Non-property certificate request. (3) Accredited developer selection. (4) Property selection. (5) European bank choice.

File compilation (2-4 weeks)

(6) Apostilled foreign proofs collection. (7) Sale promise signed. (8) Complete file submission to European branch.

Finalization (60-90 days)

(9) Definitive deed signing with Moroccan notary. Subsidy disbursed to buyer's account within 30 days after signing.

5. FAQ

Q.Can an MRE compile a Daam Sakane file remotely without coming to Morocco?
Yes, entirely remotely. File compilation, pre-approval, and processing are done at the European Moroccan branch. Only the definitive deed signing with the Moroccan notary requires physical presence (or can be delegated by special power of attorney to a Morocco-resident relative).
Q.What documents must an MRE provide for Daam Sakane in 2026?
Standard documents: valid consular card, passport, Moroccan national ID. Foreign income documents: last 3 pay slips, employment contract translated to French, country-of-residence tax notice, 12-month bank statements. Real estate documents: non-property certificate, sale promise, cadastral plan. Every foreign document must be apostilled (Hague Convention).
Q.Can the MRE occupy the Daam Sakane property as a secondary residence?
No. Daam Sakane imposes primary residence only. The MRE must commit to effectively occupy the property within 12 months (vs 6 for residents) — implying an effective return to Morocco within this period. The program is not suited to MREs wanting to keep a secondary residence in Morocco while staying abroad.
Q.What foreign income is accepted to compute Daam Sakane tier eligibility?
All regularly declared and taxed income in the country of residence: CDI/CDD salaries, retirement pensions, self-employed income (micro-BNC, micro-BIC, autónomos, partita IVA, ZZP, Selbstständig), dividends. Conversion to MAD at Bank Al-Maghrib rate on file submission day. For the 4×SMIG threshold = MAD 12,448/month, this represents approximately EUR 1,130 (Tier 1) or EUR 1,700 (Tier 2).
Q.Is Daam Sakane MRE compatible with classic MRE mortgages from banks?
Yes — Daam Sakane is a subsidy that combines with a classic MRE mortgage. The classic MRE mortgage finances 70-80% of the property price, personal contribution finances 10-20%, and the Daam Sakane subsidy (70k or 100k MAD) completes the total. MRE rates from Moroccan banks (4.50-5.75%) still apply.

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