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El Jadida or Mohammedia: where to buy?
For new builds, El Jadida is on average about 16% cheaper than Mohammedia. Here are the figures side by side, then our reading by project.
Figures side by side
| Criterion | El Jadida | Mohammedia |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² (new) | 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m² | 8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m² |
| Studio (≈ 40 m²) | MAD 260,000 – MAD 480,000 | MAD 320,000 – MAD 560,000 |
| 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 | MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,330,000 |
| Size for MAD 1 million | 110 m² | 90 m² |
| Most affordable area | Centre · Plage · Sidi Bouzid | Bouznika · Benslimane |
| Most expensive area | Mazagan Beach Resort | Centre · Parc · Plage |
| Seaside areas | 2 | 2 |
| Villa areas | 1 | 1 |
| Apartment prices (IPAI, 1 quarter) | +0.7% | — |
| Areas tracked | 2 | 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: El Jadida (lower average price).
Families: El Jadida and Mohammedia are even on this point.
Buy-to-let: El Jadida and Mohammedia are even on this point.
Near the sea: El Jadida and Mohammedia are even on this point.
Upscale: El Jadida (one upscale area).
Living in El Jadida
A coastal city 100 km from Casablanca, with the Jorf Lasfar port and the Mazagan resort. Gentler prices than Casablanca.
Quiet coastal life, Casablanca one hour away by motorway.
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 El Jadida
Summer rentals and Jorf Lasfar executives.
Investing in Mohammedia
Main homes for Casablanca executives, summer rentals.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to buy in El Jadida or Mohammedia?
For new builds, El Jadida: 6,500 – 12,000 MAD/m²; Mohammedia: 8,000 – 14,000 MAD/m². El Jadida is about 16% cheaper.
How much is a 2-bedroom in El Jadida and in Mohammedia?
About MAD 620,000 – MAD 1,140,000 in El Jadida and MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,330,000 in Mohammedia, before purchase costs (≈ 7%).
What size for MAD 1 million in El Jadida or Mohammedia?
About 110 m² in El Jadida and 90 m² in Mohammedia, at the average new-build price.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20