The verdict in three sentences
In Casablanca in 2026, a professional brochure site costs between 25,000 and 60,000 MAD, a corporate site between 70,000 and 160,000 MAD, and a custom platform exceeds 180,000 MAD. A local provider bills a day rate of 2,500 to 5,000 MAD, roughly 30 to 50% less than a French agency at comparable quality. The trade-off is about proximity, responsiveness and knowledge of the Moroccan market, not just headline price.
The 2026 ranges in dirhams
The Casablanca market offers excellent value, driven by a deep pool of solid developers. Here are the 2026 reference tiers.
| Site type | Scope | 2026 price (MAD) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro brochure | 6-8 pages, responsive, basic SEO | 25,000 – 60,000 | 3 weeks |
| Corporate | 15-25 pages, CMS, FR/EN | 70,000 – 160,000 | 6 weeks |
| Custom platform | Portal, integrations, client area | 180,000+ | 10 weeks |
The brochure range suits an SME or a firm. Corporate becomes necessary as soon as you need content governance and multilingual support.
Day rate and recurring costs in Casablanca
As everywhere, the final price depends on the day rate and operating costs. Here are the 2026 orders of magnitude.
| Item | 2026 range (MAD) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Local developer day rate | 2,500 – 5,000 | per day |
| Managed hosting | 300 – 900 | per month |
| Maintenance | 800 – 2,500 | per month |
| .ma domain name | ~150 | per year |
| Local SEO (option) | 3,000 – 12,000 | per month |
A corporate site mobilizes 20 to 30 person-days; at a 4,000 MAD average day rate, this naturally places the build around 80,000 to 120,000 MAD.
Local or European: the gap explained
At equivalent design and code quality, a French provider often bills 30 to 50% more than a Casablanca agency, mainly due to labor costs. The local agency adds knowledge of the Moroccan market, billing in dirhams and same-time-zone responsiveness. A European provider may reassure international brands, but the price gap rarely justifies itself on a standard brochure or corporate site.
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Karim runs a consulting firm in Casablanca and hesitates between a French agency at 220,000 MAD and a local agency at 130,000 MAD for an equivalent corporate site. He picks local, saving 90,000 MAD on the build, plus 1,500 MAD/month maintenance versus 3,000 MAD from a distant provider. Over two years, total savings reach 90,000 + 36,000 = 126,000 MAD, which he reinvests in local SEO at 6,000 MAD/month to generate new inbound requests.
FAQ
Is a 25,000 MAD brochure site decent quality?
Yes for an SME: 6-8 responsive pages with basic SEO. Below that, beware of unoptimized templates without included maintenance.
Why is a French provider more expensive?
Mainly labor costs: the European day rate is 2 to 3 times the Moroccan one, hence the 30-50% gap at equal quality.
What maintenance budget should I plan?
Expect 800 to 2,500 MAD/month for updates, security and backups. It is essential for a professional site.
How long for a corporate site?
About 6 weeks for 15-25 pages with CMS and FR/EN, excluding client content-delivery delays.
Is local SEO worth it in Morocco?
Yes: at 3,000-12,000 MAD/month, it ranks your business on commercial queries in Casablanca and generates recurring leads at a controlled cost.
Let's scope your project. Tell us the site type (brochure, corporate or platform), languages and your indicative budget in MAD, and we will show you where the best value lies. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
