Material comparison
PVC: cheap, good insulation, zero maintenance. Aluminum: modern, durable, but conductive. Aluminum thermal break: insulation + premium look. Wood: warm, natural insulator.
Carpentry / Joinery in Morocco 2026
Carpentry covers doors, windows, shutters, bay windows, verandas — crucial for thermal comfort, security and aesthetics.
In short
Carpentry costs 1,800-8,500 MAD/m²: PVC cheapest, aluminum durable, aluminum thermal break insulated, wood premium and natural insulator.
Full guide
Glazing and energy performance
Single glazing: banned since RTCM 2014. Double 4-16-4 argon: standard. Triple: only mountains. Solar control: south/west façades. Acoustic: urban noise.
Active brands
PVC: Schüco, Veka, Rehau. Aluminum: Schüco, Technal, Reynaers, Aluk. Local: AMA. Wood: Tryba, local craftsmen.
Budget standard 200m² villa
Avg villa (20-25m² total carpentry): PVC 36-87.5k MAD. Alu standard 56-137.5k. Alu thermal break 76-187.5k. Wood 90-212.5k. Motorized shutters: +25-50k.
FAQ
PVC or aluminum for new villa?
Premium villa: aluminum with thermal break. Budget villa/reno: PVC. Avoid aluminum WITHOUT thermal break.
Thermal insulation?
Uw coefficient (lower = better). PVC double glaze: Uw 1.1-1.4. Aluminum thermal break: Uw 1.3-1.7. RTCM Morocco: ≤2.5 temperate, ≤1.7 extreme zones.
Shutters useful in Morocco?
ESSENTIAL in summer (cuts incoming heat 60-70% when closed midday). Motorized alu roller shutters: 2,800-6,500 MAD/u. Traditional wood: 1,800-4,500/pair. Alu louvers: cheap 1,200-2,500. Hot zones: double-skin insulated shutters.
Install time for 10 windows?
PVC/standard alu: 2-3 days (2 carpenters). With old frame removal: +1-2 days. Large bays (4+m): +1 day each. Wood custom: 3-5 days. Fabrication lead: 2-4 weeks standard, 6-10 custom/wood.
Warranty?
PVC: 10yr (anti-yellow, watertight). Aluminum thermo-lacquered: 10yr (anti-corrosion). Wood: 5-10yr by treatment. Glazing: 10yr. Hardware: 5yr. Install: 1yr legal (2011 law). Decennial warranty: 10yr watertightness.