Casablanca guide
Buying as a family in Casablanca: areas and schools
Buying as a family in Casablanca: which areas for schools, space and quiet, and what budget for a 2 or 3-bedroom?
Family areas in Casablanca
| Neighbourhood | 2-bedroom (≈ 95 m²) | 3-bedroom (≈ 130 m²) |
|---|---|---|
| Hay Hassani · Ain Chock | MAD 760,000 – MAD 1,140,000 | MAD 1,040,000 – MAD 1,560,000 |
| Dar Bouazza · Tamaris | MAD 810,000 – MAD 1,430,000 | MAD 1,110,000 – MAD 1,950,000 |
| Bouskoura · Ville Verte | MAD 860,000 – MAD 1,520,000 | MAD 1,170,000 – MAD 2,080,000 |
| Californie · CIL · Oasis | MAD 1,140,000 – MAD 1,900,000 | MAD 1,560,000 – MAD 2,600,000 |
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.
Schools in Casablanca
Lycée Lyautey, Lycée Massignon, American and Spanish schools and many private schools, mostly in Californie, Ain Diab and Bouskoura.
Choosing an area as a family
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.
Dar Bouazza · Tamaris : Seaside to the south, beach residences, main or second home.
Bouskoura · Ville Verte : Villas and gated residences, greenery, a drive to the centre.
Californie · CIL · Oasis : Residential, private schools and foreign-curriculum schools nearby.
Financing a 2-bedroom in Casablanca
| Price | MAD 1,190,000 |
| 20% down payment | MAD 240,000 |
| Purchase costs (≈ 7%) | MAD 80,000 |
| Cash needed (down payment + costs) | MAD 320,000 |
| Loan amount | MAD 950,000 |
| Monthly payment, 20 years (4.5%) | MAD 6,000 |
| Monthly payment, 25 years | MAD 5,300 |
| Recommended net income (25 years) | MAD 13,300 |
Excluding insurance, indicative 2026 fixed rate. Banks usually cap repayments at 40% of net income. Prices based on new-build benchmarks, to be confirmed property by property.
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Frequently asked questions
Which area for a family in Casablanca?
The most family-friendly areas are Hay Hassani · Ain Chock, Dar Bouazza · Tamaris, Bouskoura · Ville Verte, Californie · CIL · Oasis.
What budget for a 2-bedroom in Casablanca?
On average MAD 1,190,000 for a new build, from MAD 670,000 – MAD 1,050,000 in Ain Sebaâ · Bernoussi · Zenata.
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Last updated: 2026-10-20