🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Hassan II Mosque
- ✓Old Town
- ✓Corniche Coast
- ✓Mohammed V Square
- ✓Rick Scafe
- ✓Quartier Habous (New Medina)
- ✓Art Deco Architecture Walking Tour
Also check attractions in other Morocco cities:
Casablanca
Casablanca
Morocco's cosmopolitan economic capital and largest city, blending Art Deco architecture, modern business districts, and traditional medina with Atlantic Ocean vibes
🌐Other Cities in Morocco
Recommended Hotels in Casablanca
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca
- ★Hyatt Regency Casablanca
- ★Hotel Central
- ★Movenpick Hotel Casablanca
- ★Youth Hostel Casablanca
🍜Restaurants & Food
•La Sqala
$$Traditional Moroccan in garden setting
•Rick's Café
$$$Moroccan-American fine dining
•Brasserie Bavaroise
$$European brasserie & seafood
•Le Cabestan
$$$Fine dining seafood
•Sqala du Port
$$Fresh seafood by the port
Also check restaurants in other Morocco cities:
🛍️ Shopping
- •Quartier HabousArtisan Market
Best place in Casablanca for handicrafts shopping. Quality pottery, leather goods, carpets, spices, and traditional Moroccan goods. Fixed and negotiable prices. Less aggressive than Marrakech souks. Don't miss olive vendors and French-Moroccan patisseries.
- •Morocco MallModern Shopping Center
Africa's second-largest mall with 600+ stores including Zara, H&M, luxury brands. IMAX cinema, Musical Fountain, aquarium, and food court. Western shopping experience. Air-conditioned comfort. Good for familiar brands and entertainment.
- •Twin Center MallDowntown Shopping
Upscale mall in Casablanca's iconic twin towers. International fashion brands, electronics, bookstores. Less touristy than Morocco Mall. Good for business shopping and meals. Central location in Maarif business district.
- •Old Medina SouksTraditional Market
Smaller, grittier than tourist medinas but authentic local shopping experience. Everyday goods, spices, textiles, household items. More for cultural immersion than souvenir shopping. Stick to main paths and visit in daylight.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Casablanca is business-focused, not tourist-oriented. It's Morocco's most cosmopolitan city - dress codes more relaxed than Fez/Marrakech, English more common.
- • The city is massive and spread out. Focus on Hassan II Mosque, Art Deco architecture downtown, Corniche coast, and Habous quarter. Skip unless you have specific interest or transit stop.
- • Use Casablanca as a convenient base for day trips to Rabat (40 min train), El Jadida, or even Marrakech. The train network is excellent and reliable.
- • Book Hassan II Mosque tour in advance (daily except Friday mornings). 9am, 10am, 11am, 2pm tours in multiple languages. Dress modestly - covered shoulders and knees, women should bring scarf.
- • Evening stroll on Corniche at sunset is quintessential Casablanca experience. Many beach clubs and seafood restaurants. Weekends crowded with local families.
- • The film 'Casablanca' was filmed entirely in Hollywood - Rick's Café restaurant is modern recreation for tourists. Still fun but manage expectations.
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
April-June, September-November
💰Daily Budget
$40-80/day
👥Popular With
Business TravelersArchitecture LoversTransit StopoverBeach SeekersFoodies
🗓️Recommended Stay
1-2 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+1
💬Local Language
Arabic, French, Berber, English (business)
💱Currency
MAD (Moroccan Dirham)
📅Casablanca 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Iconic Sights & Corniche
🌅
Morning1.5h
🎭
Hassan II Mosque Tour
💡 Book 9am or 10am English tour online (120 MAD). Arrive 15 min early. Dress modestly. Photography allowed. Guided tour shows prayer hall, ablutions room, basement with hammam. Stunning ocean views. One of world's most beautiful mosques.
🌅
Morning2h
Old Medina Exploration
💡 Walk from mosque to nearby old medina. Smaller than Fez/Marrakech but authentic local atmosphere. Explore main streets, Sqala fortress ruins, shop for spices. Avoid isolated alleys. Exit by noon as shops close for lunch. Port area gritty but photogenic.
☀️
Afternoon2-3h
🎭
Art Deco Architecture Walk
💡 Taxi to Place Mohammed V. Walk Boulevard Mohammed V and surrounding Centre Ville admiring 1920s-1950s Art Deco buildings. Highlights: Palais de Justice, Central Post Office, Hotel Volubilis, residential Maarif. Join specialized architecture tour or self-guide with map.
🌙
Evening3h
🍜
Corniche Sunset & Seafood Dinner
💡 Tram or taxi to Ain Diab Corniche. Stroll beachfront boulevard at sunset. Locals promenade, cafes buzz. Reserve Le Cabestan or Sqala du Port for ocean-view seafood dinner. Beach clubs open late weekends with music and drinks.
💡Tips
- •1 full day sufficient for main sights unless deep architecture interest or using as transit hub
- •Combine Casablanca with Rabat day trip via train for efficient two-city visit
- •Casablanca nightlife is Morocco's most developed - Corniche clubs and bars open late
- •Friday mosque tour suspended until afternoon prayers finish - plan around this