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Casablanca or Oujda: where to buy?
For new builds, Oujda is on average about 50% cheaper than Casablanca. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Casablanca | Oujda |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m² | 4,500 – 8,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 360,000 – MAD 640,000 | MAD 180,000 – MAD 320,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 | MAD 430,000 – MAD 760,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 80 m² | 160 m² |
| Most affordable area | Ain Sebaâ · Bernoussi · Zenata | Centre · Lazaret · Al Qods |
| Most expensive area | Anfa · Racine · Gauthier | Saïdia (seaside resort) |
| Seaside areas | 2 | 1 |
| Villa areas | 3 | — |
| 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 Oujda
Capital of the Oriental region with very affordable prices; Saïdia for the seaside.
A large diaspora (France, Belgium, the Netherlands), many purchases made from abroad.
Investing in Casablanca
Deep rental demand (executives, young professionals, students). Well-located 1- and 2-bedroom flats rent and resell most easily.
Investing in Oujda
Limited rental demand outside the centre; Saïdia is very seasonal.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Casablanca or Oujda?
For new builds, Casablanca: 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m²; Oujda: 4,500 – 8,000 MAD/m². Oujda is about 50% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Casablanca and in Oujda?
About MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 in Casablanca and MAD 430,000 – MAD 760,000 in Oujda, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Casablanca or Oujda?
About 80 m² in Casablanca and 160 m² in Oujda, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20