Apartment renovation in Marrakech

An apartment in Marrakech may sit in a recent residence, in an older building or in a development with a pool and shared grounds. Whatever the case, the project is prepared the same way: we survey what is there, check the condition of the services, note the building’s constraints, then propose a coherent plan of works. Here are three situations we meet often.

You are buying an apartment that needs freshening up

The property is sound but dated: a closed-off kitchen, a tired bathroom, mismatched floors. The question is what to keep, what to redo and in which order. A visit before you buy, on site or by video call, lets you list the real works before committing, rather than discovering them after signing.

You are preparing the apartment for letting

You want durable finishes that are easy to clean and to restore between stays: hard-wearing floors, washable paint, built-in storage, quiet and well-placed air conditioning. The aim is not the most spectacular decor but a home that ages well.

You are away for several months and want the work done without you

You hand over the keys, approve choices in writing and follow progress remotely. This is the case for many English- and French-speaking owners: the project is steered through photos, clear options and a handover done with you or your representative.

The summer heat weighs on every decision. It affects where the air-conditioning units go, the quality of insulation, the choice of floors and how paint holds up on exposed walls. We look for thermal comfort before decorative effect.

In a shared building, the works take place in a communal setting. The building’s rules, the protection of common areas, the movement of materials and the neighbours all need to be considered. These points should be checked with the managing agent or the competent authorities before starting; we build them into the preparation so they do not hold up the project.

On the electrical side, we apply NF C 15-100, including in Morocco, together with the French building codes of practice (DTU). In a bathroom, that means clearly labelled circuits, suitable protection and a tidy consumer unit that you, or any future electrician, can read without difficulty.

Several of our clients are not in Marrakech during the works. Remote follow-up is not a compromise: it rests on a single contact, dated photos every week on WhatsApp and decisions confirmed in writing before they are carried out. If something needs your view, such as a socket position or a colour, we present it with the options rather than a bare question.

No extra is carried out without your written agreement. If you wish, a trusted person can represent you at handover. The method works as well for an apartment as for a riad.

When in doubt, the visit decides: a check of services and damp shows whether a partial renovation is reasonable or would only postpone repairs.

We work in Marrakech and the surrounding area, including Gueliz and the Hivernage district, where many apartments can be found. To bring out your interior with materials such as tadelakt or stucco, see our decoration and finishes page. To discuss your project, request a visit and a quote.