Expat Guide to Living in Casablanca: Housing, Areas and Costs

Moving to Casablanca for work? This guide covers the housing questions expats ask first: where to live, how renting works and what to budget.

Where Expats Live

• Anfa and Racine: central, green, close to international schools.
• Californie and Bouskoura: villas and gardens for families.
• Gauthier and Maarif: walkable city life for singles and couples.
• Casablanca Finance City: modern apartments near major employers.

Renting as an Expat

• Leases must be written; the deposit cannot exceed two months of rent.
• Ask for an inventory with photos at move-in.
• Clarify who pays syndic fees, water and electricity.
• Furnished apartments are easy to find but cost more.

Daily Life

The tram and busway connect many neighborhoods, but most families use a car. Allow for traffic at peak hours when choosing between home, office and school.

Buying Later

Foreigners can buy property in Casablanca. Many expats rent for a year to learn the city before buying. See how to buy step by step.

Need help finding a home? See our relocation service.

Buying, selling or renting in Casablanca? Contact Casablanca Estate or list your property.