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Neighbourhood guide
Targa
Quiet residential villas, close to Guéliz
Targa is the Marrakech people choose when they want to live here all year round. A few minutes north-west of Guéliz, the district grew around villas surrounded by gardens, calm streets and local shops. You are far from the bustle of the medina, but never far from the city.
The lifestyle
Life here happens behind high walls covered in bougainvillea. Mornings start at the corner café, school is a short drive away, and in the evening the neighbourhood settles into a calm that is hard to find closer to the centre. Many Moroccan families and long-settled expatriates have made this choice, and you can feel it: this is a place where people live, not a place people pass through.
The properties
Most of the market is detached villas, often built twenty or thirty years ago, with a garden and sometimes a pool. Some need renovation, and that is where the best opportunities are hidden. There are also a few newer residences with apartments and shared gardens, for those who want less upkeep.
Who is it for?
Targa suits people settling in Marrakech for good: families, professionals working in town, retirees who want a garden without moving out to the countryside. For short-term rentals it is less in demand than the medina or Hivernage; it is first and foremost a lifestyle choice.
My advice
Visit at different times of day, and look closely at the condition of the villa: roof, waterproofing, wiring. A well-located but tired house, bought at the right price and carefully renovated, is often the best investment in the district.
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