The direct impact on the real estate market
The announcement had an immediate effect. According to real estate experts, the number of property inquiries rose by tens of percentage points in the months following the disclosure. In Marrakech alone, a 45% increase in real estate inquiries was recorded in the three months after the announcement — accounting for more than 18,800 serious inquiries, 15% of which came from Moroccans living abroad.
In Casablanca, interest is primarily concentrated around the Casablanca Finance City district, Bourgogne, and the neighborhoods surrounding the Stade Mohammed V and the new Hassan II Stadium.
Infrastructure as a price driver
The World Cup is accelerating massive infrastructure investments that are structurally increasing property values:
- High-speed train — the Moroccan high-speed network is being expanded to connect 43 cities by 2040. Properties within 5 kilometers of planned stations already command a premium of 10–15% compared to similar properties elsewhere.
- Airports — Casablanca Airport (Mohammed V) is being expanded to accommodate the expected increase in international traffic.
- Stadiums — the legendary Stade Mohammed V and the new Hassan II Stadium are at the heart of large-scale urban redevelopment projects in Casablanca.
- Hotels & tourism — thousands of new hotel rooms are being built, and the new Law 80.14 has legalized and regulated short-term rentals (such as Airbnb).
Price forecasts until 2030
The outlook for the Casablanca real estate market is positive, albeit nuanced:
- Mainstream housing: expected annual price increase of 2–4%
- Urban and luxury segment: 3–7% annual growth
- Stadium districts (Sidi Maarouf and others): rent increases of up to 50–70% during the tournament
- Total value increase in host neighborhoods until 2030: estimated at 15–20%
Foreign investment in Moroccan real estate has already risen by more than 55% in 2025 compared to 2024. European and Middle Eastern investors are paying an average of 15–30% above the local market price for premium properties in Casablanca and Marrakech.
Lessons from previous World Cups
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar offers valuable insights. In the lead-up to the tournament, Qatar’s real estate sector experienced strong growth, with more than 5,000 transactions worth QAR 25 billion in 2021. The influx of tourists significantly drove demand for residential, commercial, and hospitality real estate. A similar pattern is expected in Morocco.
The window is closing
Real estate prices in Morocco are currently still competitive compared to Spain, Portugal, or Dubai. However, experts warn that this window is closing: by 2026–2027, entry prices will likely have risen significantly, especially in the host cities of Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakech.
For those considering investing, now is the time to explore the market and take a position — before the major price increases of 2027–2030.
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