Architect in Mohammedia and Bouskoura
The outskirts of Casablanca now account for most villa construction. The rules there are clearer than in the city, provided you read them before buying the land.
What the subdivision decides for you
In Mohammedia as in Bouskoura, most plots belong to subdivisions governed by a cahier des charges (a set of binding development rules): building footprint, height, number of storeys, setbacks, sometimes even the roof type or the colour of the render. This document takes precedence over the client's wishes, and it is not always handed over at the time of purchase.
The first task is therefore documentary: obtaining the subdivision regulations, the planning information note and the titre foncier (land title), then checking what the plot actually allows. Land sold as buildable up to ground plus one floor is not always buildable across its entire footprint.
The second point is servicing: water, electricity, drainage, roads. The differences between two neighbouring plots can be considerable, and connection costs add up.
Mohammedia, Bouskoura, Benslimane
Mohammedia: le Parc, Al Alia, the Kasbah, les Sablettes, La Siesta. An older fabric of villas set among the pines alongside more recent developments. The seafront calls for the same precautions as anywhere on the coast: salt, wind, stainless steel ironmongery.
Bouskoura: Casa Green Town, Ville Verte and the surrounding subdivisions, with strict development rules and a high proportion of new villas. This is the case described in the 320 m² contemporary villa case study.
Benslimane, Had Soualem, Dar Bouazza: larger plots, often lower prices per m², with the trade-off of longer servicing timescales.
What the practice handles
Review of the subdivision regulations and the planning information note, concept design, preliminary design, permit application through Rokhas, contractor tendering and site supervision. Being close to Casablanca allows frequent site meetings, which matters on a new build where decisions follow one another quickly.
Fees follow the scale set out on the fees page, and the permit process is detailed in the Rokhas guide.
Building on the outskirts
For equivalent quality, building in Bouskoura or Mohammedia costs much the same per m² as in Casablanca: the difference lies in the land and the servicing costs, not in the construction itself. Large plots, however, encourage larger briefs, and that is where budgets tend to slip.
The useful discipline is to set a target floor area before drawing anything, then stick to it. The budget simulator helps with the calibration.
What clients ask me most
Does the practice supervise projects in Mohammedia and Bouskoura?
Yes, this is a regular area of work from Casablanca. Periodic site meetings are included in the commission, with written reports after each visit.
Where can I find my subdivision's regulations?
From the developer or the local authority. They set the footprint, height, setbacks and sometimes the external appearance. You need to obtain them before designing, and ideally before buying the land.
How much does an architect cost for a villa in Bouskoura?
For a full commission, in the region of 8 to 12% of the construction cost. For a design and permit commission on a villa of 150 to 200 m², a fixed fee of 15,000 to 40,000 MAD (Moroccan dirhams).
Is a soil survey necessary?
It is strongly recommended and often essential: it determines the type of foundations and therefore a significant share of the structural budget. It should be commissioned before the final design stage.
Tell me about your plot
Land title, subdivision regulations and the brief you have in mind: you receive an initial architect's assessment and a budget framework.
Reply within 24 business hours