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Casablanca or Tetouan: where to buy?
For new builds, Tetouan is on average about 24% cheaper than Casablanca. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | Casablanca | Tetouan |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m² | 6,000 – 13,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 360,000 – MAD 640,000 | MAD 240,000 – MAD 520,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 | MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,240,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 80 m² | 105 m² |
| Most affordable area | Ain Sebaâ · Bernoussi · Zenata | Tétouan centre · Wilaya · Touabel |
| Most expensive area | Anfa · Racine · Gauthier | Cabo Negro · Marina Smir |
| Seaside areas | 2 | 2 |
| Villa areas | 3 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.7% | — |
| Areas tracked | 10 | 3 |
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 Tetouan 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 Tetouan
The Mediterranean coast: Tetouan to live in, Martil, M’diq and Cabo Negro for seaside second homes.
Strongly seasonal: check how lively it is outside summer.
Investing in Casablanca
Deep rental demand (executives, young professionals, students). Well-located 1- and 2-bedroom flats rent and resell most easily.
Investing in Tetouan
Summer rentals, to weigh against vacancy out of season.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in Casablanca or Tetouan?
For new builds, Casablanca: 9,000 – 16,000 MAD/m²; Tetouan: 6,000 – 13,000 MAD/m². Tetouan is about 24% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in Casablanca and in Tetouan?
About MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 in Casablanca and MAD 570,000 – MAD 1,240,000 in Tetouan, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in Casablanca or Tetouan?
About 80 m² in Casablanca and 105 m² in Tetouan, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20