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Casablanca or Kenitra: where to buy?
For new builds, Kenitra is on average about 32% cheaper than Casablanca. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Casablanca | Kenitra |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m² | 6,000 – 11,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 360,000 – MAD 640,000 | MAD 240,000 – MAD 440,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 | MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,050,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 80 m² | 120 m² |
| Most affordable area | Ain Sebaâ · Bernoussi · Zenata | Bir Rami · Ouled Oujih |
| Most expensive area | Anfa · Racine · Gauthier | Mehdia beach |
| Seaside areas | 2 | 1 |
| Villa areas | 3 | — |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.7% | +0.5% |
| Areas tracked | 10 | 3 |
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 Kenitra
A fast-growing industrial city (automotive, Atlantic Free Zone) 40 km from Rabat, linked by train and motorway. Mehdia beach nearby.
An affordable alternative to Rabat for people working along the Rabat-Kenitra axis.
Investing in Casablanca
Deep rental demand (executives, young professionals, students). Well-located 1- and 2-bedroom flats rent and resell most easily.
Investing in Kenitra
Rental demand from employees of the industrial zones.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Casablanca or Kenitra?
For new builds, Casablanca: 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m²; Kenitra: 6,000 – 11,000 MAD/m². Kenitra is about 32% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Casablanca and in Kenitra?
About MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 in Casablanca and MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,050,000 in Kenitra, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Casablanca or Kenitra?
About 80 m² in Casablanca and 120 m² in Kenitra, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20