Casablanca, Morocco

Casablanca

Morocco · Casablanca-Settat · 50 m

Description

Casablanca (الدار البيضاء) is Morocco’s largest city and economic center, a modern metropolis on the Atlantic coast with a cosmopolitan flair. The port city is known for the imposing Hassan II Mosque overlooking the ocean, its elegant Art Deco architecture, broad boulevards, and the lively Corniche waterfront. Casablanca blends Moroccan tradition with modern architecture, diverse cuisine, and vibrant urban life. As a major business and transportation hub, the city embodies modern Morocco like few other places.

Length of stay

Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)

Travel season

Best time to visit: May or September

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Highlights

  1. Hassan II Mosque
  2. Old Medina of Casablanca
  3. Habous Quarter (New Medina)
  4. Ain Diab Corniche
  5. Mohammed V Square
  6. United Nations Square
  7. Mahkama du Pacha
  8. Sacred Heart Church (Église du Sacré-Cœur)
  9. Arab League Park
  10. Art Deco city center
  11. Central Market (Marché Central)
  12. Rick's Café
  13. El Hank Lighthouse
  14. Ain Diab Beach
  15. Abderrahman Slaoui Foundation Museum
  16. Museum of Moroccan Judaism
  17. Notre-Dame de Lourdes Church
  18. Villa des Arts
  19. La Sqala
  20. Royal Palace of Casablanca
  21. Morocco Mall
  22. Anfa Park
  23. Mohammed V Stadium
  24. Church of Saint John the Evangelist
  25. Lalla Meryem Beach
  26. Sidi Abderrahman Islet
  27. Sindibad Park
  28. El Jadida Portuguese City (UNESCO)(Day trip)
  29. Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat(Day trip)
  30. Bouskoura Forest
  31. Dar El Ala Museum
  32. Dar Al-Makhzen Mosque
  33. Ould el-Hamra Mosque
  34. Al-Quds Mosque
  35. Complexe Culturel Sidi Belyout
  36. Casablanca Marina
  37. Boulevard Mohammed V
  38. Boulevard de Paris
  39. Place des Nations Unies tramway and cityscape
  40. Derb Ghallef Market
  41. Souq Korea
  42. Anfa district
  43. Anfa Conference historic site
  44. Sidi Belyout district
  45. Mellah of Casablanca
  46. Casablanca Twin Center
  47. Parc de la Ligue Arabe skatepark and recreation area
  48. Tamaris beaches
  49. Dar Bouazza beaches
  50. Mohammedia and its beaches(Day trip)
  51. Azemmour Medina(Day trip)
  52. Portuguese Cistern of El Jadida(Day trip)
  53. Oualidia Lagoon(Day trip)
  54. Rabat Medina and Kasbah of the Udayas(Day trip)

Getting there

Airports:
CMN
Train stations:
Mers Sultan, Casa Voyageurs, Casa Port
Seaport:
Reachable by ship or ferry

Map view

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