--- title: "Biotech and life sciences office space in Casablanca" description: "Where biotech and life sciences occupiers cluster in Casablanca, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/casablanca/industries/biotech-life-sciences pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Biotech and life sciences occupiers in Casablanca typically cluster in Sidi Maarouf, plan ~320 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($125–185/sqft), and pay around 250 MAD/sqft ($28 USD) on Class A. ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Sidi Maarouf. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($125–185/sqft). - Plan ~320 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 250 MAD/sqft ($28 USD). - Typical lease: 3 years with 4 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Casablanca: 74/100. # Biotech and life sciences office space in Casablanca **Biotech and life sciences occupiers in Casablanca typically cluster in Sidi Maarouf, plan ~320 sqft per seat at high-end [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($125–185/sqft), and pay around 250 MAD/sqft ($28 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).** ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Sidi Maarouf. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($125–185/sqft). - Plan ~320 sqft per seat for headcount sizing. - Class A rent context: 250 MAD/sqft ($28 USD). - Typical lease: 3 years with 4 months rent-free. - Talent depth in Casablanca: 74/100. ## Where they cluster Biotech and life sciences occupiers in Casablanca typically anchor in Sidi Maarouf. IT (Capgemini, Atos), BPO, automotive (Renault), telecom. ## What they pay Class A rent in Casablanca runs 250 MAD/sqft ($28 USD) on a 3-year lease with 4 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index. ## Spec and fit-out Typical biotech and life sciences fit-out targets high-end specification at $125–185/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard. ## Headcount sizing Plan around 320 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount biotech office in Casablanca typically targets 32,000 sqft of leasable area. ## Talent angle Cluster effects are decisive: PhD-grade talent concentrates near academic-medical anchors and translational research institutes. Strong Francophone banking, BPO, IT, and engineering talent. Université Hassan II, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, ENCG, and ESCA anchor the regional pipeline. Multilingual (Arabic, French, English) talent supports international tenancy. ## Tax and lease context Headline corporate tax: 31%. Moroccan gross structure (rent inclusive of utilities). 3-5 year terms standard. Rent-free of 3-6 months on 5-year terms plus MAD 1500-3000/sqm TI typical. ## Key facts | city | Casablanca| | industry | Biotech and life sciences| | naics | 541714, 541715, 325412| | preferredSubmarket | Sidi Maarouf| | preferredFitoutSpec | High-end| | fitoutBand | $125–185/sqft| | sqftPerSeat | 320| | classARentLocal | 250 MAD/sqft/yr| | classARentUsd | $28/sqft/yr| | vacancyPct | 14.4%| | typicalLeaseYears | 3| | typicalRentFreeMonths | 4| | talentIndex | 74| | corporateTaxPct | 31%| ## Frequently asked questions ****Where do biotech and life sciences occupiers lease office space in Casablanca?**** : Most cluster in Sidi Maarouf. Rent runs ~250 MAD/sqft ($28 USD) for trophy and prime stock. ****What fit-out spec do biotech and life sciences occupiers run in Casablanca?**** : Typically high-end at $125–185/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a biotech and life sciences occupier plan in Casablanca?**** : Plan ~320 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 32,000 sqft. ****What NAICS codes describe the biotech and life sciences vertical?**** : Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 541714, 541715, 325412. ****What is the talent index in Casablanca?**** : 74/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Biotech and life sciences — global overview**](/industries/biotech-life-sciences) - [**Casablanca — full city profile**](/cities/casablanca) - [**Financial services in Casablanca**](/cities/casablanca/industries/financial-services) - [**Asset management in Casablanca**](/cities/casablanca/industries/asset-management) - [**Investment banking in Casablanca**](/cities/casablanca/industries/investment-banking) - [**Legal services in Casablanca**](/cities/casablanca/industries/legal-services) ## Editorial provenance Reviewed by [**Class A Atlas Editorial Desk**](/about/authors/class-a-atlas-editorial-desk) — House byline · global editorial team. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards). ### Primary sources for this page - [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE - [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL - [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield - [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills - [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers [Full sources index](/about/sources) · [Submit a correction](/about/corrections) ## Related topics - [**Class A Lease Negotiation**](/topics/class-a-lease-negotiation) — How to negotiate a Class A office lease — the playbook from LOI to signed deal. - [**Hybrid Workplace Strategy**](/topics/hybrid-workplace-strategy) — How to size, structure, and lease a Class A office for a hybrid workforce. - [**ESG / LEED for Tenants**](/topics/esg-leed-tenants) — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease. - [**Cross-border Expansion**](/topics/cross-border-expansion) — How to run a coordinated Class A office search across multiple geographies. - [**Fit-out Capex**](/topics/fit-out-capex) — How to budget, sequence, and govern Class A office fit-out capex. - [**Lease vs Flex**](/topics/lease-vs-flex) — When premium flex (coworking, [managed office](/glossary/managed-office)) beats a conventional Class A lease — and vice versa. --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/casablanca/industries/biotech-life-sciences), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.