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Casablanca or Rabat: where to buy?
For new builds, Casablanca is on average about 7% cheaper than Rabat. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Casablanca | Rabat |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m² | 9,000 – 18,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 360,000 – MAD 640,000 | MAD 360,000 – MAD 720,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,710,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 80 m² | 75 m² |
| Most affordable area | Ain Sebaâ · Bernoussi · Zenata | Salé · Sala Al Jadida · Bettana |
| Most expensive area | Anfa · Racine · Gauthier | Hay Riad |
| Seaside areas | 2 | 1 |
| Villa areas | 3 | 2 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.7% | +1.9% |
| Areas tracked | 10 | 7 |
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 and Rabat are even on this point.
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 Rabat
Administrative capital, green and well organised, with the ocean and the Bouregreg. Steady demand from civil servants, diplomats and executives; high prices in central districts, alternatives on the southern coast (Harhoura, Témara) and in Salé.
The tram and green spaces matter. Hay Riad and Agdal for comfortable city life, Harhoura for the sea, Témara and Salé for a controlled budget.
Rabat-Salé tram, Rabat-Agdal station (Al Boraq high-speed train), Rabat-Salé airport.
Investing in Casablanca
Deep rental demand (executives, young professionals, students). Well-located 1- and 2-bedroom flats rent and resell most easily.
Investing in Rabat
Stable rental market (administrations, universities, embassies). Agdal and Hay Riad hold their value well.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Casablanca or Rabat?
For new builds, Casablanca: 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m²; Rabat: 9,000 – 18,000 MAD/m². Casablanca is about 7% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Casablanca and in Rabat?
About MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 in Casablanca and MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,710,000 in Rabat, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Casablanca or Rabat?
About 80 m² in Casablanca and 75 m² in Rabat, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20