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Destinations / Morocco

Casablanca

Casablanca (Dar al Bayda)

Art Deco boulevards and a monumental seaside mosque

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Plan your trip to CasablancaSee the top 10
3,236,000Population
Arabic, Amazigh, FrenchLanguage
MADCurrency
2 daysIdeal stay
$100-180Typical day

Casablanca is Morocco's largest city and business hub. Its highlight is the Hassan II Mosque on the ocean. Art Deco buildings and the Corniche fill the rest of a day or two.

Where to start

Top 10 things to do

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  1. The Hassan II Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world, built over the ocean. It is one of the few in Morocco open to non Muslims on guided tours.

    1.5 hoursTime needed
    about $14-15Cost
    recommendedBook ahead

    2026 foreign adult ticket is 140 MAD, including the compulsory guided tour.

    Tip. Book a tour; dress modestly.
    Official siteSee on the map

  2. The Corniche is the seafront strip of beach clubs and restaurants. It is busy at weekends.

    2 hoursTime needed
    FreeCost
    noBook ahead

    Free.

    Tip. Walk at sunset.
    See on the map

  3. The Old Medina is a small walled quarter near the port. It is less touristy.

    1 hourTime needed
    FreeCost
    noBook ahead

    Free.

    Tip. Go by day.
    See on the map

  4. The Habous Quarter is a planned new medina from the French era. It has bookshops and pastries.

    1.5 hoursTime needed
    FreeCost
    noBook ahead

    Free.

    Tip. Try local sweets.
    See on the map

  5. Mohammed V Square is a civic plaza with French era buildings. It is central.

    30 minutesTime needed
    FreeCost
    noBook ahead

    Free.

    Tip. Good for photos.
    See on the map

  6. Rick's Cafe is a bar restaurant inspired by the film Casablanca. It has live piano.

    2 hoursTime needed
    yesBook ahead

    Pricey.

    Tip. Book ahead.
    See on the map

  7. The Museum of Moroccan Judaism is the only Jewish museum in the Arab world. It is in a villa.

    1 hourTime needed
    about $5Cost
    noBook ahead

    Entry.

    Tip. Check opening hours.
    See on the map

  8. Casablanca has a large collection of Art Deco buildings from the French era. Walking tours explain them.

    2 hoursTime needed
    FreeCost
    noBook ahead

    Free.

    Tip. Join a guided walk.
    See on the map

  9. The Morocco Mall is one of the largest malls in Africa, with an aquarium. It is by the ocean.

    2 hoursTime needed
    FreeCost
    noBook ahead

    Free.

    Tip. Good for a rainy day.
    See on the map

  10. Sacre Coeur is a former cathedral in Art Deco style. It is a cultural venue.

    30 minutesTime needed
    FreeCost
    noBook ahead

    Free.

    Tip. Check for events.
    See on the map
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Casablanca in three days

Add Rabat and El Jadida.

  1. Hassan II Mosque1.5 hours · about $14-15
  2. Corniche2 hours · Free
  3. Old Medina1 hour · Free
  4. Habous Quarter1.5 hours · Free
  5. Mohammed V Square30 minutes · Free
  6. Rick's Cafe2 hours
  7. Museum of Moroccan Judaism1 hour · about $5
  8. Art Deco walk2 hours · Free
  9. Morocco Mall2 hours · Free
  10. Sacre Coeur Cathedral30 minutes · Free
Beyond the city

Day trips

Rabat

The capital.

56 mi · Train about 1 hour

Azemmour

Old walls.

50 mi · Train about 1 hour

Mohammedia

Seaside town and beach.

19 mi · Train or taxi, about 30 minutes

Marrakesh

Long but possible for a quick look at the red city.

149 mi · High speed or regular train, about 2h45 each way

Plan your dates

Weather and seasons

Best: April to June and September to October. Mild.

Busy and priceyShoulderQuiet and cheaper

Temperature

Daily high and average, by month

32°50°68°86°104°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecDaily highAverage

Rain

Typical inches per month

0.00.81.62.43.13.9JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

January

62°F
Typical daily high
Average55°F
Rain2.2 in
About7 rainy days
Sun strength3.1 kWh/m²

Quiet season. Lower prices, fewer crowds.

Climate normals: NASA POWER (public domain). For your own dates, a trip's Plan tab shows the forecast and the usual weather.

Main events

Jul

Jazzablanca

July 2 to 11, 2026 (19th edition)

International jazz festival at Anfa Park.

Sep

L'Boulevard

September 4 to 6, 2026 (24th edition)

Urban music festival with hip hop, rock and electronic acts.

Jul

Throne Day

July 30

National holiday with celebrations.

Feb

Ramadan

Around February to March 2027

Slower daytimes and lively nights.

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Know before you go

At a glance

4/5
Safety

The US State Department rates Morocco at Level 2 (increased caution) for terrorism; Casablanca has petty crime; use red petits taxis and watch belongings.

3/5
Walkability

The center is walkable.

4/5
Public transport

A tram network covers key areas, paid with tickets.

Pick your base

Where to stay

The neighborhoods that suit most first visits.

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1. City center

$$

Best for: first-timers

Art Deco and the tram.

2. Corniche (Ain Diab)

$$$

Best for: beach lovers

Seafront.

3. Gauthier

$$

Best for: foodies

Restaurants.

4. Centre ville and Habous

$$

Best for: first-timers, architecture fans

Near Art Deco buildings, the medina and train links.

5. Corniche and Ain Diab

$$$

Best for: families, summer visitors

Seafront hotels, beach clubs and restaurants.

Getting there and around

Main airportMohammed V International Airport (CMN), 19 mi from the center
To the centerThe train takes about 40 minutes to the center.
Around townUse the tram and petits taxis.
Ride appsCareem, inDrive
Taste it

What to eat

Seafood

Fresh fish at the port.

Couscous

Friday tradition.

Msemen

Flat pancakes.

Tagine

Slow cooked clay pot stews.

Mint tea

Served sweet everywhere.

Good to know

PlugsType C and E, 220 V
Tap waterUse bottled water
TippingLeave about 10 percent in restaurants and small tips for guides and porters.
PaymentsCash is used for most things; cards work in hotels and bigger shops.
EtiquetteDress modestly in the medina and mosques. Greet with salam alaykum.
  • Traffic is heavy.
  • The tram is a good way to get around.
  • The airport is about 30 km from the center.
  • Cash is useful in markets.
  • The Hassan II Mosque is open to non-Muslims on guided tours only; times differ on Fridays.
  • Insist on the taxi meter.
  • Beaches near Ain Diab get crowded in summer.
  • Rick's Cafe is a recreated film themed bar, not the original.

A short history

The Portuguese destroyed and rebuilt the town of Anfa. It was rebuilt in the 18th century. The French built a modern port from 1907. The 1943 Casablanca Conference was held here.

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