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Casablanca or Meknes: where to buy?
For new builds, Meknes is on average about 46% cheaper than Casablanca. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Casablanca | Meknes |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m² | 5,000 – 8,500 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 360,000 – MAD 640,000 | MAD 200,000 – MAD 340,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 | MAD 480,000 – MAD 810,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 80 m² | 150 m² |
| Most affordable area | Ain Sebaâ · Bernoussi · Zenata | Toulal · Ouislane · Route d’Agouray |
| Most expensive area | Anfa · Racine · Gauthier | Hamria · Centre · Marjane |
| Seaside areas | 2 | — |
| Villa areas | 3 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.7% | −0.1% |
| 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 Meknes
A calm imperial city 60 km from Fez. Prices among the most affordable of Morocco’s large cities.
A peaceful setting and a moderate cost of living.
Investing in Casablanca
Deep rental demand (executives, young professionals, students). Well-located 1- and 2-bedroom flats rent and resell most easily.
Investing in Meknes
Returns supported by low entry prices, with narrower rental demand.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Casablanca or Meknes?
For new builds, Casablanca: 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m²; Meknes: 5,000 – 8,500 MAD/m². Meknes is about 46% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Casablanca and in Meknes?
About MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 in Casablanca and MAD 480,000 – MAD 810,000 in Meknes, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Casablanca or Meknes?
About 80 m² in Casablanca and 150 m² in Meknes, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20