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Casablanca or El Jadida: where to buy?
For new builds, El Jadida is on average about 26% cheaper than Casablanca. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Casablanca | El Jadida |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m² | 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 360,000 – MAD 640,000 | MAD 260,000 – MAD 480,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 | MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 80 m² | 110 m² |
| Most affordable area | Ain Sebaâ · Bernoussi · Zenata | Centre · Plage · Sidi Bouzid |
| Most expensive area | Anfa · Racine · Gauthier | Mazagan Beach Resort |
| Seaside areas | 2 | 2 |
| Villa areas | 3 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.7% | +0.7% |
| Areas tracked | 10 | 2 |
Indicative 2025-2026 new-build benchmarks tracked by ABRAJ (price per m² by neighbourhood), before purchase costs. ABRAJ publishes no listings: an advisor searches for the matching property.
Our reading by project
Tight budget: Casablanca (3 affordable areas, lower average price).
Families: Casablanca (4 family areas or near schools).
Buy-to-let: Casablanca (5 areas with strong rental demand).
Near the sea: Casablanca and El Jadida are even on this point.
Upscale: Casablanca (3 upscale areas).
Living in Casablanca
Morocco’s economic capital and largest market. Strong demand to buy and to rent, from the historic centre to the new residential areas (Bouskoura, Dar Bouazza).
Choose first by your daily commute (work, schools): traffic weighs on the choice of district. Tram on several lines, urban motorway to Bouskoura and Dar Bouazza.
Tram, busway, urban motorway; Mohammed V airport 30 km away.
Living in El Jadida
A coastal city 100 km from Casablanca, with the Jorf Lasfar port and the Mazagan resort. Gentler prices than Casablanca.
Quiet coastal life, Casablanca one hour away by motorway.
Investing in Casablanca
Deep rental demand (executives, young professionals, students). Well-located 1- and 2-bedroom flats rent and resell most easily.
Investing in El Jadida
Summer rentals and Jorf Lasfar executives.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Casablanca or El Jadida?
For new builds, Casablanca: 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m²; El Jadida: 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m². El Jadida is about 26% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Casablanca and in El Jadida?
About MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 in Casablanca and MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 in El Jadida, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Casablanca or El Jadida?
About 80 m² in Casablanca and 110 m² in El Jadida, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20