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Glossary

Titre Foncier

الرسم العقاري

The "Gold Standard" of Moroccan property titles. Registered with the Conservation Fonciere. Can be mortgaged.

Always request the Certificat de Propriete with QR code (2026 digital version).

Melkia

الملكية

Traditional ownership based on Islamic law. Established through witness testimony (Lafif). NOT registered.

Trades at 20-30% discount. Requires 6-18 months to regularize.

Requisition

مطلب التحفيظ

Formal application to convert Melkia to Titre Foncier. Property is "in process."

Verify status on the ANCFCC Mohafadati portal.

Lafif

اللفيف

Document signed by 12 witnesses attesting to ownership facts. Required for Melkia.

Verify all 12 witnesses are still alive and reachable.

Adoul

العدول

Traditional Islamic notaries who authenticate Melkia documents.

Adouls work in pairs. Both signatures required.

VNA

الصبغة غير الفلاحية

Vocation Non-Agricole. Required for foreigners outside urban perimeters.

VNA Provisoire = temporary (3 years). Always get Definitive.

Quitus Fiscal

براءة الذمة الضريبية

Tax clearance certificate. Required before closing.

2026: Outstanding tax debts transfer with property.