2024 Corporate Tax Deadlines
The shift toward a unified 20% IS rate continues. Ensure Q3 installments account for the new transitional bands.
Volume IV — October 2024
The Pulse of
The Pulse of
Casablanca.
Tracking the capital, the concrete, and the commerce shaping Morocco's economic engine. Real figures. No rhetoric.
Morning Briefing
MASI
13,245 (+0.4%)
EUR/MAD
10.82
USD/MAD
10.15
Prime Yield
6.5%
CFC Expansion:
The Anfa Squeeze
With Phase 2 of Casablanca Finance City rolling out, 150,000 sqm of new Grade A office space is hitting the market. We analyze why yields might actually compress despite the supply glut, driven by stringent ESG requirements from multinationals.
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22M
Tons Port Traffic
Q3 container volumes surge, indicating robust industrial export activity.
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Grade A & B Office Lease Rates (Oct 2024)
| District | Classification | Avg Rate (MAD/m²/mo) | Trend (YoY) | Vacancy Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marina (CBD) | Grade A | 230 - 260 | +4% | Low (<5%) |
| CFC Phase 1 | Grade A (Green) | 220 - 250 | Flat | Mid (8%) |
| Sidi Maarouf | Grade B+ | 120 - 150 | +2% | High (12%) |
| Zenata (Logistics) | Class A Warehouse | 45 - 60 | +8% | Very Low |
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The transition of Casablanca from an industrial port to a regional financial hub is complete in architecture, but lagging in regulatory agility.
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