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Casablanca or Mohammedia: where to buy?
For new builds, Mohammedia is on average about 12% cheaper than Casablanca. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Casablanca | Mohammedia |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m² | 8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 360,000 – MAD 640,000 | MAD 320,000 – MAD 560,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 | MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,330,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 80 m² | 90 m² |
| Most affordable area | Ain Sebaâ · Bernoussi · Zenata | Bouznika · Benslimane |
| Most expensive area | Anfa · Racine · Gauthier | Centre · Parc · Plage |
| Seaside areas | 2 | 2 |
| Villa areas | 3 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +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 Mohammedia 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 Mohammedia
Between Casablanca and Rabat, with beaches and golf, and prices below Casablanca for a seaside setting.
Daily commute to Casablanca by motorway or train.
Investing in Casablanca
Deep rental demand (executives, young professionals, students). Well-located 1- and 2-bedroom flats rent and resell most easily.
Investing in Mohammedia
Main homes for Casablanca executives, summer rentals.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Casablanca or Mohammedia?
For new builds, Casablanca: 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m²; Mohammedia: 8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m². Mohammedia is about 12% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Casablanca and in Mohammedia?
About MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 in Casablanca and MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,330,000 in Mohammedia, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Casablanca or Mohammedia?
About 80 m² in Casablanca and 90 m² in Mohammedia, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20