Best places to visit in Casablanca

The Hassan II Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world, built partly on land and partly over the water, with a minaret that is visible from across Casablanca. It is known for its intricate design, marble columns, handcarved wood, and colorful tiles.

One of the oldest and largest parks in Casablanca, established during the French Protectorate, featuring wide avenues, palm trees, and fountains.

The Old Medina is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Casablanca, dating back to the 1500s, with narrow alleyways, crumbling buildings and a chaotic atmosphere representing traditional local life.

Rick's Cafe, housed in a restored 1930s mansion near the old medina, recreates the atmosphere of the film Casablanca, with curved arches, brass chandeliers, and a menu of Moroccan and international dishes.

Muhammad V Square is in Casablanca's administrative district, surrounded by early 20th-century buildings blending French art deco with Moroccan style, featuring a large fountain and gardens.

Morocco Mall, Africa's largest shopping center, features over 600 stores, a massive indoor aquarium, Adventureland rides, an ice rink, a cinema, and dining options.

Pigeon Square, another name for Place Mohammed V, is known for the hundreds of pigeons inhabiting the area.

The Royal Palace, built in the 1920s, is the main residence of Morocco's king in Casablanca, featuring detailed Islamic architecture, orange groves, and water features, though the interior is closed to the public.

The Central Market offers fresh seafood, fruits, vegetables, and spices, alongside craftsmen selling handmade fabrics, pottery, and leather slippers, with small restaurants serving Moroccan dishes.

A neo-gothic cathedral built in the 1930s, combining neo-gothic style with eastern elements, now used as a cultural space for exhibitions and concerts.

A busy central square in Casablanca with restaurants, coffee shops, clothing stores, and nightclubs, known for being lively and secured by police.

Casa Blanca's Lively beachfront District stretching along the Atlantic coast, known for its upscale hotels, beach clubs, and vibrant nightlight, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sea breeze.

La Corniche in Diabs along the Atlantic Ocean offers a seaside promenade for walking, jogging, or biking, lined with cafes and restaurants serving coffee, fresh seafood, or dinner with ocean views.

The Museum of Moroccan Judaism has a wide collection of religious and cultural objects such as Torah scrolls, synagogue items, jewelry, clothing, and photographs, tracing daily life. It is the only Jewish museum in the Arab world.

One of Casa Blanca's Premier cultural venues showcasing contemporary Moroccan art in a beautifully restored Art Deco building.

The old fortified city, built by the Portuguese in 1575, featuring narrow alleys, cafes, workshops, stores, and carts laden with fresh fruit and vegetables; a place of constant activity with souks.

A Catholic church built in the 1950s, notable for its stained glass windows that filter light and create colored beams within the interior.

A popular tourist spot recreating the atmosphere of the film Casablanca, though the movie was not actually filmed here.

Overlooking the ocean from its perch near the Hassan II Mosque, Cafe Maure is a charming spot to enjoy traditional Moroccan mint tea and pastries. It provides a relaxed atmosphere with beautiful sea views.

The main train station of Casablanca, conveniently located near old quarters, the seaport, and main streets, serving as a starting point for exploring the city center.

The King's Palace can be viewed from the outside, although visitors cannot enter.

Also known as the New Medina, the Habus Quarter features wider roads compared to the old medina.

Casa Voyage is the main train station in Casablanca, serving as the station for the TGV to Tangier and trains to Marrakech.

A park with rides, green space, a zoo and a lake, suitable for families and friends.

A park with rides, green space, a zoo and a lake, suitable for families and friends.