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Casablanca or Tangier: where to buy?
For new builds, Tangier is on average about 14% cheaper than Casablanca. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Casablanca | Tangier |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m² | 7,500 – 14,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 360,000 – MAD 640,000 | MAD 300,000 – MAD 560,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 | MAD 710,000 – MAD 1,330,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 80 m² | 95 m² |
| Most affordable area | Ain Sebaâ · Bernoussi · Zenata | Gzenaya · Free zone |
| Most expensive area | Anfa · Racine · Gauthier | Malabata · Corniche · Bay |
| Seaside areas | 2 | 2 |
| Villa areas | 3 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.7% | +0.8% |
| Areas tracked | 10 | 5 |
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 and Tangier are even on this point.
Families: Casablanca (4 family areas or near schools).
Buy-to-let: Casablanca (5 areas with strong rental demand).
Near the sea: Casablanca and Tangier 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 Tangier
Gateway to Europe, Tanger Med port and industrial zones: a growing working population, strong rental demand, and highly sought-after sea views over the bay and Malabata.
Check exposure to the wind (chergui), slopes and access. A sea view has a price, and a resale value.
Al Boraq high-speed train to Rabat and Casablanca, Ibn Battouta airport, passenger port to Spain.
Investing in Casablanca
Deep rental demand (executives, young professionals, students). Well-located 1- and 2-bedroom flats rent and resell most easily.
Investing in Tangier
Rental demand driven by Tanger Med, the automotive and textile industries. Studios and 1-bedroom flats near employment zones let quickly.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Casablanca or Tangier?
For new builds, Casablanca: 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m²; Tangier: 7,500 – 14,000 MAD/m². Tangier is about 14% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Casablanca and in Tangier?
About MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 in Casablanca and MAD 710,000 – MAD 1,330,000 in Tangier, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Casablanca or Tangier?
About 80 m² in Casablanca and 95 m² in Tangier, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20