MA Casablanca — a mover's brief

What Casablanca actually looks, feels, and costs like for someone considering moving. Neighbourhoods, climate, transport, healthcare, safety, and the practical scaffolding — every figure sourced.

Country
Morocco
Africa
Population
4,370,000
metro · 2024
Area
1,140 km²
Elevation
50 m
city centre
Time zone
Africa/Casablanca
Currency
MAD
Airport
CMN · Mohammed V International Airport
Metro
no metro · tram network
Walkability
●●●○○
editorial score · 1–5
Bike friendliness
●●○○○
editorial score · 1–5
Primary language
Arabic (Darija) and French are the working languages; French dominates business. English is growing but still secondary.

Source: HCP Morocco ↗ · verified 2026-04-22

Cost of living

Cost of living

Total monthly essentials: approximately €800/month for a single person in a 1-bedroom flat (rent + utilities + groceries + transit). District and lifestyle swing this 30–50% either way.
ItemMonthly / item costSource
1-bedroom flat, city centre €550/mo HCP ↗
Rent per square metre €9.00/m² HCP ↗
Utilities (85m² flat) €45/mo HCP ↗
Public transport pass €25/mo HCP ↗
Groceries, one person €180/mo HCP ↗
Restaurant meal, average €8 HCP ↗
Climate

Climate

Monthly normals — high · low (°C)
Annual: 22.4° / 14.6° · 443mm rainfall
Jan 18° 9° Feb 19° 10° Mar 20° 11° Apr 21° 13° May 23° 16° Jun 25° 18° Jul 26° 20° Aug 27° 20° Sep 26° 19° Oct 24° 16° Nov 21° 13° Dec 19° 10°
Monthly rainfall (mm)
78 62 49 39 18 6 1 2 8 34 68 78

Hottest month typically Aug, coldest Jan. Values are station normals — actual weather varies year-to-year. Source: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale / WMO ↗

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Visa routes

Relevant residence permits. Full visa data on the Morocco country brief.

VisaCarte de Séjour (Residence Card)Non-Moroccan nationals intending to reside in Morocco for more than 90 days.VisaEmployer-Sponsored Work PermitNon-Moroccan workers hired by Moroccan employers.VisaSelf-Employed Work Visa / Independent ProfessionalNon-Moroccan freelancers, consultants, and sole traders.VisaInvestor / Entrepreneur VisaForeign investors establishing qualifying Moroccan businesses.

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