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    Casablanca

    Morocco

    Casablanca

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    Casablanca is Morocco's largest city and economic hub, with its airport being the country's busiest. Its landmark is the Hassan II Mosque, whose 210-meter-high minaret stands directly on the Atlantic.

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    Casablanca is Morocco's largest city and economic hub, with its airport being the country's busiest. Its landmark is the Hassan II Mosque, whose 210-meter-high minaret stands directly on the Atlantic. Additionally, there are Art Deco buildings from the Protectorate era, the Habous quarter, and the Aïn Diab Corniche.

    Sights in Casablanca

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    Hassan II Mosque

    1Hassan II Mosque

    Built from 1986 to 1993, the mosque stands directly on the Atlantic, its minaret soaring 210 meters high. It can accommodate up to 105,000 worshippers. Non-Muslims are welcome on guided tours, offered several times daily; shoulders and knees must be covered.
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    2Former Cathedral of Sacré-Cœur

    The white building by architect Paul Tournon at the Parc de la Ligue Arabe has not served as a church since 1956 and is now a cultural center for exhibitions.
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    Place Mohammed V

    3Place Mohammed V

    The central square dates from 1916, flanked by the Palace of Justice, Main Post Office, and Bank Al-Maghrib (1920s-1930s). Since 2020, Christian de Portzamparc's Grand Théâtre de Casablanca complements the ensemble.
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    Habous Quarter and Mahkama du Pacha

    4Habous Quarter and Mahkama du Pacha

    The district was laid out from 1916 by Henri Prost as a new medina and is known today for bookstores and handicrafts. The Mahkama du Pacha from 1941/42 served as a court and the Pasha's residence, built using traditional artisanal techniques.
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    City walks in Casablanca

    Curated walking tours through the city's highlights, handpicked by experienced travel journalists.

    Art Deco and old Medina

    Approximately three and a half kilometers and two and a half to three hours from the former Cathedral, via Place Mohammed V and Boulevard Mohammed V, to the old Medina.

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    Restaurants in Casablanca

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    La Sqala

    Restaurant in a restored 18th-century bastion with a garden. Known for its Moroccan breakfast with Msemen and Baghrir, later serving Tagine, Pastilla, and fish. No alcohol.
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    Le Cabestan

    The restaurant at El Hank Lighthouse on the Corniche serves oysters, fish, seafood and aged meat overlooking the Atlantic.
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    Rick's Café

    Restaurant and piano bar in a villa by the Medina wall, opened in 2004 and modelled after the café from the film Casablanca. The menu features international and Moroccan dishes, as well as seafood.
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    Le Petit Rocher

    Restaurant with a bar and live music on the Corniche near El Hank Lighthouse, specializing in fish and seafood.
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    Food and Drink

    Oysters and Fish in the Marché Central

    Under the dome of the 1917 market hall, fish is sold, and small eateries prepare it directly. A popular lunch for locals and visitors.

    Bissara

    Thick fava bean soup with olive oil and cumin, traditionally a breakfast.

    Culture & Heritage

    The Hassan II MosqueBuilt from 1986 to 1993 according to plans by architect Michel Pinseau, the mosque offers space for up to 105,000 worshippers. It is one of the few mosques in the country that non-Muslims can visit on a guided tour. Tours take place several times a day; shoulders and knees must be covered.City of ModernityDuring the Protectorate era, an ensemble of Art Deco buildings with friezes and wrought-iron balconies emerged in the city center, best seen along Boulevard Mohammed V. The Habous quarter was laid out by the French administration as a new medina and is known today for its artisan shops.

    Nightlife

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    Sky 28

    Bar on the 28th floor of the Kenzi Tower with cocktails, tapas and live jazz, later DJs play.
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    Exploring locally

    Getting ThereMohammed V Airport is the country's main hub. From Casa-Voyageurs station, the Al Boraq runs via Rabat to Tangier; regular trains go to Marrakesh, Fès, and El Jadida.Around the CityFour tram lines connect stations, the city center, and residential areas; Line T2 goes to Aïn Diab's Corniche. It does not go to the airport.Petits Taxis operate only within the city. Insist on the meter.Traffic to the Corniche and the Mosque in the evening is often heavy, so allow extra time.

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    Rabat & Atlantic Coast

    Rabat & Atlantic Coast

    On the northern Atlantic coast are the capital Rabat, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2012, and Casablanca, the country's largest city, home to the Hassan II Mosque. Further south lies El Jadida, featuring the Portuguese fortress city of Mazagan.
    Rabat

    Rabat

    Rabat is the capital of Morocco, home to the King and government. The city lies at the mouth of the Bouregreg into the Atlantic and has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 2012 as an ensemble of a modern capital and historic city. Hassan Tower, Chellah, and the Kasbah of the Oudayas are close by.
    El Jadida

    El Jadida

    El Jadida is about 96 km southwest of Casablanca on the Atlantic. Central to it is the fortified city of Mazagan, built by the Portuguese from 1514 and a UNESCO World Heritage since 2004. Especially renowned is the Portuguese Cistern, whose vault reflects in the water.
    Ouzoud Waterfalls

    Ouzoud Waterfalls

    The Ouzoud Waterfalls in Azilal Province cascade 110 meters in three tiers into the Oued el-Abid gorge. They are about 150 kilometers northeast of Marrakech. Barbary macaques live in the trees around the falls.
    Meknès

    Meknès

    Meknès, 60 kilometres west of Fès, is one of the country's four Imperial Cities. Sultan Moulay Ismail made it his capital from 1672, having colossal gates, palaces, and granaries built. Its Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996; Volubilis and Moulay Idriss are within excursion distance.

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