On July 17, 2026, a group of Moroccan diaspora investors forcibly entered apartments at the Atlantic Beach development in Mansouria, Morocco, claiming ownership after years of legal disputes. The project, launched in 2018, has been stalled due to alleged fraud and mismanagement by the developer, leaving hundreds of buyers unable to take possession of their properties.
According to local reports, the buyers, many of whom are Moroccans living abroad, had paid deposits ranging from 50% to 100% of the purchase price. The developer, identified as SociΓ©tΓ© Atlantic Beach, failed to deliver units on time, leading to court cases. In June 2026, a court in Mohammedia ruled in favor of some buyers, but the developer has not complied with the judgment.
The incident highlights ongoing issues in Morocco's real estate sector, where delayed projects and disputes over ownership are common. The Moroccan government has not commented on the specific case, but consumer protection groups have called for stricter regulations to prevent such situations.
