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Casablanca or Marrakech: where to buy?
Casablanca and Marrakech have similar new-build prices per m². The choice comes down to lifestyle, commutes and the type of home.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Casablanca | Marrakech |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m² | 8,000 – 16,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 360,000 – MAD 640,000 | MAD 320,000 – MAD 640,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 | MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,520,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 80 m² | 85 m² |
| Most affordable area | Ain Sebaâ · Bernoussi · Zenata | M’hamid · Massira · Azli |
| Most expensive area | Anfa · Racine · Gauthier | Palmeraie |
| Seaside areas | 2 | — |
| Villa areas | 3 | 2 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.7% | +0.7% |
| Areas tracked | 10 | 6 |
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 Marrakech
A tourist and residential city: medina, Guéliz, Hivernage, then estates and golf resorts on the outskirts. A large share of second homes and holiday-rental investment.
Think about summer heat (orientation, shaded outdoor space) and distances: the calm of the estates comes with driving time.
Marrakech-Menara airport with many European routes, motorways to Casablanca and Agadir.
Investing in Casablanca
Deep rental demand (executives, young professionals, students). Well-located 1- and 2-bedroom flats rent and resell most easily.
Investing in Marrakech
Lively but demanding holiday-rental market (management, rules on furnished tourist rentals). Budget for pool and garden upkeep with villas.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Casablanca or Marrakech?
For new builds, Casablanca: 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m²; Marrakech: 8,000 – 16,000 MAD/m². Both cities are close.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Casablanca and in Marrakech?
About MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 in Casablanca and MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,520,000 in Marrakech, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Casablanca or Marrakech?
About 80 m² in Casablanca and 85 m² in Marrakech, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20