Notary Fees Calculator
Estimate notary fees in Morocco: 4% registration, 1.5% land registry, 1% notary fee + VAT. E.g. MAD 54,450 for an MAD 800,000 property. Free and instant.. Accurately estimate the ancillary costs of buying your property in Morocco.
| Item | Calculation basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Registration fees | 4% | 32.000 MAD |
Land registry | 1.5% + 150 MAD | 12.150 MAD |
Notary fees | 1% (min 2,500) + VAT 10% | 8.800 MAD |
Stamps & misc. | Flat fee | 1.500 MAD |
| TOTAL NOTARY FEES | 54.450 MAD | |
Fees represent 6.81% of the property price
Total notary fees
54.450 MAD
Registration fees
32.000 MAD
Land registry
12.150 MAD
Notary fees
8.800 MAD
Good to know
Notary fees in Morocco average 6–7% of the property price. They include registration fees (4%), land registry (1.5%), notary honorarium and miscellaneous costs. These fees are payable at the time of signing the final deed.
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How does this calculator estimate your notary fees?
What Moroccans call "notary fees" actually bundles four separate items, all payable when the final deed is signed — and most of the money goes to the State, not the notary: registration duties collected by the tax authority (DGI), Land Registry fees (ANCFCC), the notary's own honorarium, and stamps plus miscellaneous costs.
The calculator applies the current scale for a residential purchase: registration duties of 4% of the declared price (identical for new and resale properties), Land Registry fees of 1.5% + a fixed MAD 150, notary honorarium of 1% of the price (minimum MAD 2,500) plus 10% VAT, and a flat allowance of about MAD 1,500 for stamps and sundry costs. For an MAD 800,000 apartment, the estimate comes to MAD 54,450 — roughly 6.8% of the property price.
Overall, budget 6.5% to 7.5% of the purchase price depending on the amount — and plan to pay it in cash, because Moroccan banks finance the property price but rarely the transaction costs. Add a real estate agency (customarily 2% + 20% VAT), bank file fees and borrower insurance, and total ancillary costs approach the well-known 10%-of-price rule.
Notary fees in Morocco — frequently asked questions
How much are notary fees for a property purchase in Morocco in 2026?
Between 6.5% and 7.5% of the property price for residential purchases. Computed examples: MAD 54,450 for an MAD 800,000 property (6.8%) and MAD 100,650 for an MAD 1,500,000 property (6.7%). The full amount is paid at once, when the final deed is signed at the notary's office, on top of the purchase price.
What exactly do notary fees in Morocco include?
Four items: registration duties (4% of the price, paid to the DGI tax authority), Land Registry fees (1.5% + MAD 150, paid to ANCFCC to record the title in your name), the notary's honorarium (1% of the price, minimum MAD 2,500, plus 10% VAT) and stamps plus miscellaneous costs (a flat allowance of about MAD 1,500). On an MAD 800,000 property, the notary's actual remuneration (MAD 8,800 incl. VAT) is only about 16% of the total — the rest is taxes.
Are notary fees different for a new (off-plan) versus a resale property?
Not for standard housing: registration duties are 4% in both cases, new or resale, and the other items are computed the same way. The main exception is Damane Iskan social housing (price up to MAD 250,000), which benefits from a reduced 3% rate instead of 4%.
Who pays the notary fees in Morocco, the buyer or the seller?
In practice, the buyer pays in virtually all Moroccan real estate transactions. Legally, both parties are jointly liable for registration duties (General Tax Code, art. 132), but custom places the burden on the purchaser — check the corresponding clause in the preliminary sale agreement.
Can a bank finance the notary fees in Morocco?
Rarely: Moroccan banks finance the purchase price (sometimes only 90% of it), but not the transaction costs. Plan for about 7% of the price in cash, on top of your down payment. Also mind the deadline: the deed must be registered within 30 days, or a 15% penalty applies, increased by 1% per month of delay.
Scales and assumptions verified on August 19, 2026 — Wafir.ma
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