Casablanca Finance City
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Casablanca Finance City
القطب المالي للدار البيضاء | |
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  Casablanca Finance City Location in Greater Casablanca | |
| Coordinates: 33°33′25″N 7°39′38″W / 33.5569°N 7.6606°W | |
| Country |  Morocco |
| Region | Casablanca-Settat |
| City | Casablanca |
| Established | 2010 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Casablanca Finance City Authority |
| Website | casablancafinancecity.com |
Casablanca Finance City (CFC; Arabic: القطب المالي للدار البيضاء) is a financial and business center located in Casablanca, Morocco. It serves as a regional hub for financial institutions, multinational corporations, and professional service firms operating in Africa.[1]
CFC is listed in the Global Financial Centres Index and has consistently ranked as the leading financial center in Africa and among the top financial hubs globally.[2]
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CFC was established by Law No. 44-10 in December 2010. The law introduced the "CFC Status," which grants specific financial and regulatory advantages to companies operating from the center. The Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA), a public entity, oversees its management and promotion.[3]
The CFC compound is located on the site of the former Casablanca–Anfa Airport, which has been redeveloped into a modern business district. The area includes office towers, residential units, hotels, and related infrastructure.[4]
Casablanca Finance City joined the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) in 2014. In the GFCI 19 report (April 2016), CFC was ranked first in Africa and 33rd globally.[5] CFC has consistently maintained its position as the top financial center in Africa. As of 2025, it remained ahead of other regional centers such as Johannesburg, Nairobi, Mauritius, and Kigali.[2]