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Casablanca or Fez: where to buy?
For new builds, Fez is on average about 38% cheaper than Casablanca. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Casablanca | Fez |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m² | 5,500 – 10,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 360,000 – MAD 640,000 | MAD 220,000 – MAD 400,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 | MAD 520,000 – MAD 950,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 80 m² | 130 m² |
| Most affordable area | Ain Sebaâ · Bernoussi · Zenata | Narjiss · Oued Fès · Saïss |
| Most expensive area | Anfa · Racine · Gauthier | Ville Nouvelle · Route d’Imouzzer · Racecourse |
| Seaside areas | 2 | — |
| Villa areas | 3 | — |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.7% | +1.7% |
| 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 (2 seaside areas).
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 Fez
Spiritual capital and a large university city. Affordable prices, student and family rental demand, new developments in the Ville Nouvelle and along the Imouzzer road.
Ville Nouvelle to be close to services, Route d’Imouzzer for recent residential areas.
Investing in Casablanca
Deep rental demand (executives, young professionals, students). Well-located 1- and 2-bedroom flats rent and resell most easily.
Investing in Fez
Student and family rentals, low entry budget.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Casablanca or Fez?
For new builds, Casablanca: 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m²; Fez: 5,500 – 10,000 MAD/m². Fez is about 38% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Casablanca and in Fez?
About MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 in Casablanca and MAD 520,000 – MAD 950,000 in Fez, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Casablanca or Fez?
About 80 m² in Casablanca and 130 m² in Fez, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20