Casablanca
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Morocco’s largest city: Art Deco architecture and the Hassan II Mosque on the ocean’s edge.
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Getting to Casablanca
Approximate driving times from the guide’s other towns, without traffic or breaks (OSRM calculation on OpenStreetMap data, accessed 4 October 2026).
- Rabat≈ 1 h · 93 km
- El Jadida≈ 1 h 30 min · 103 km
- Marrakesh≈ 3 h · 241 km
- Meknes≈ 3 h · 242 km
- Fez≈ 3 h 30 min · 300 km
- High Atlas & Imlil≈ 4 h · 305 km
Grand Stade Hassan II, proposed stadium for the 2030 World Cup : the stadium, its status and sources
Trains, coaches and car hireThings to do in Casablanca
All things to do-
Hassan II Mosque
One of the few mosques in the country that non-Muslims can visit, on guided tours.
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Habous quarter
A “new medina” built in the 20th century in neo-Moorish style: arcades, bookshops and craftsmen, best explored on foot.
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Central Market
The covered market in the city centre, known for its fish, olive and flower stalls.
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Museum of Moroccan Judaism
A museum devoted to the history and traditions of Morocco’s Jews: ritual objects, costumes and photographs. Opening hours and tickets: check on site.
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Former Sacred Heart Cathedral
A large white 1930s Art Deco church, now used as a cultural venue.
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Arab League Park
A large public park in the centre, planted with palm trees: walks, play areas and shade.
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Where to stay and eat
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La Sqala
A restaurant in the old medina, on Boulevard des Almohades.
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Rick’s Café
A venue inspired by the film “Casablanca”, on Boulevard Sour Jdid in the old medina.
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Good to know
Checked practical tips: these are not commercial offers.
Free or low budget
Arab League Park and the Habous quarter are free to explore.
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Practical
It is one of the few mosques in the country open to non-Muslims, on guided tours: times and tickets on site or on the official website.
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Getting there and around
Nearest airport: Mohammed V International Airport (CMN), about 33 km by road; railway station: Casa-Port railway station.
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