Carpenter in Casablanca: prices, typical problems and how to choose well
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Updated 2026-10-23
In Casablanca, joinery has a quiet enemy: humidity from the Atlantic. Wooden doors swell in winter, windows let in wind and rain, and hinges rust near the Corniche. Housing is also very varied, from Art Deco buildings downtown to new flats in Casa Anfa and villas in Bouskoura. Whether you live here, own a holiday flat or manage a family property from abroad, this guide gives you price benchmarks, typical needs by neighbourhood and tips to find a reliable carpenter, called menuisier in French and najjar (نجار) in Darija.
Carpenter / joiner in Casablanca (66)
Wood or aluminium: two different trades
The word menuisier covers two jobs. A wood carpenter (menuisier bois, نجار) makes interior doors, cupboards, kitchens and wardrobes and restores old windows. An aluminium fabricator (menuisier aluminium, مول الألومينيوم) fits windows, sliding doors, glazed balcony enclosures, front doors and sometimes conservatories. Many workshops do both, but check that the person you call is skilled at the specific job you need.
- Aluminium windows and sliding doors: the most common request in flats, to keep out rain and traffic noise
- Glazed aluminium balcony enclosures: very popular, but they change the facade (see the building rules below)
- Custom kitchens and wardrobes in MDF, melamine chipboard or solid wood in newer flats
- Interior doors that rub, swell or stop closing after a damp winter
- Restoring original windows and shutters in older downtown buildings
Typical needs by neighbourhood
The type of home and how close it is to the sea strongly affect the right material.
- Downtown, Gauthier, Mers Sultan, Belvédère: older buildings with large wooden windows and louvred shutters. Restoring can cost less than replacing and keeps the character, as long as the wood is sound
- Ain Diab, Anfa, Corniche, Sidi Abderrahmane: salty air. Choose good powder-coated (thermolaqué) or anodised aluminium, stainless steel screws and hinges, and avoid plain steel, which rusts fast
- Maarif, Racine, Bourgogne, Palmier: flats from the 1970s to 1990s, often with worn original windows. Thermally broken aluminium with double glazing makes a big difference to noise
- Casa Anfa, Californie, Oasis, Sidi Maarouf: recent flats where kitchens, wardrobes and interior doors are the main jobs
- Bouskoura, Dar Bouazza: villas with front doors, pergolas and large glazed openings. Jobs take longer and travel is part of the price
How much does a carpenter cost in Casablanca?
There is no official rate. A Moroccan construction portal recorded in 2026 aluminium installation at roughly 120 to 240 MAD per m² for labour only, without the profiles or glass. Casablanca and Rabat are the high benchmark; the same job usually costs a little less in other cities.
For wood, kitchens and wardrobes, the range is too wide to give an honest figure. What drives the price:
- Material: melamine chipboard, lacquered MDF, solid wood (beech, walnut, oak), entry-level or premium aluminium
- Glazing: single, double glazing, or laminated safety glass for large openings and balconies
- Hardware: soft-close hinges, drawer runners, multipoint locks, handles
- Access: no lift, narrow downtown street, or a goods hoist needed
- Finishing: paint, lacquer, varnish, silicone seals and making good the wall around frames
Humidity and sea air: precautions
Humidity is the main source of joinery problems in Casablanca. A good carpenter plans for it from the start.
- Well-dried wood treated against moisture, especially for bathroom and kitchen doors
- Edges and undersides of furniture properly sealed, as water gets in through raw cuts
- Enough clearance around doors so they do not stick in winter
- Aluminium windows with clean drainage slots and good-quality seals
- Stainless hardware near the sea, and regular cleaning of sliding door tracks
Building rules and the facade
In an apartment building, enclosing a balcony or changing window colour alters the facade, and the co-ownership rules (règlement de copropriété) often cover this. Speak to the building manager (syndic) before ordering to avoid disputes with neighbours. Also agree on noisy-work hours and protecting the lift and stairs during deliveries. If you are abroad, ask a relative or your property manager to handle this step.
Choosing a good carpenter in Casablanca
With many workshops in the city, comparing is easy. A few habits avoid bad surprises:
- Ask for measurements on site; never accept a phone price for custom work
- Get a detailed written quote (devis): material, brand or thickness of profiles, glazing type, hardware, fitting, lead time
- Ask for photos of recent work, or visit the workshop if you can
- Pay a reasonable deposit and keep the balance until fitting is complete
- Check that every window and door opens, closes and sits level before paying the balance
Find a carpenter in Casablanca with AloAji
On aloaji.ma, search for Menuisier in Casablanca and contact the craftsman directly by phone or WhatsApp. It is free for you, with no middleman. Read other clients' reviews and compare two or three profiles before choosing.
Some profiles are marked Non vérifié (not verified): these are businesses found through their own website and not yet checked by AloAji. Ask for a clear quote, as you would with any contact found online.
FAQ
How much does it cost to fit an aluminium window in Casablanca?
As a guide, fitting labour was around 120 to 240 MAD per m² in 2026, excluding profiles and glass. The total depends mostly on the aluminium range and glazing. Ask for a quote after measurements.
Wood or aluminium for a flat near the Corniche?
For exposed windows, good powder-coated aluminium with stainless hardware handles salty air better. Wood works indoors, or outside if well treated and maintained.
Do I need the syndic's approval to enclose my balcony?
Often yes, because it changes the facade. Check the co-ownership rules and speak to the syndic before ordering.
How long does a custom kitchen take?
Usually several weeks between measuring, making and fitting, depending on the workshop and materials. Have the lead time written on the quote.
My wooden door swells every winter. What can I do?
A carpenter can plane it slightly, then seal the edges with varnish or paint. Otherwise the moisture, and the problem, will come back.