Casablanca-Settat Region

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Casablanca-Settat Essentials

Casablanca-Settat showcases a blend of architectural styles, from the 16th-century Portuguese fortifications of Mazagan to the 20th-century Art Deco buildings of the city center. The region is anchored by the Hassan II Mosque, one of the world’s largest, featuring a 210-meter minaret overlooking the Atlantic. Cultural landmarks include the Moorish-style Mahkamat al-Pasha courthouse and the modernist Zevaco Dome. Beyond urban Casablanca, the coast offers the blue-flagged Ain Diab Beach and the historic El Hank Lighthouse, while the Morocco Mall provides modern retail scale.

15 places

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Casablanca-Settat Highlights

Casablanca-Settat showcases a diverse architectural timeline, ranging from the traditional Moorish and Andalusian craftsmanship of the Mahkamat al-Pasha administrative complex to the 20th-century Art Deco elegance of Villa des Arts. The region’s urban landscape is defined by the historic Muhammad V Square and the retro-futuristic concrete Zevaco Dome, a landmark of 1970s modernist design. Along the coast, the 51-meter El Hank Lighthouse, operational since 1920, provides panoramic views and insight into Morocco’s maritime heritage.

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Historic Gems

Casablanca’s urban landscape is a timeline of architectural evolution, from the 18th-century ramparts of the Old Medina to the 1970s retro-futurism of the Zevaco Dome. This collection highlights the intricate zellige tilework and cedar ceilings of Mahkamat al-Pasha alongside the ornate gates of the Royal Palace. The city’s French colonial legacy is visible in the Art Deco facades near Lalla Yacout Avenue and the administrative grandeur of Muhammad V Square, while the 51-meter El Hank Lighthouse represents Casablanca's early 20th-century maritime history.

7 places

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Architectural Landmarks

Casablanca-Settat showcases a diverse architectural timeline, from the traditional Moorish craftsmanship of Mahkamat al-Pasha and the Royal Palace to the 20th-century innovation of the Art Deco district. Highlights include the modernist Zevaco Dome, a retro-futuristic landmark from the 1970s, and the contemporary Casablanca Twin Center, which blends Moorish motifs with high-rise engineering. The region’s heritage is further preserved in sites like Villa des Arts, a 1934 villa turned museum, and the administrative grandeur of Muhammad V Square.

7 places

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Coastal Leisure

Explore the Atlantic coastline of the Casablanca-Settat region, spanning from the surfing hubs of Mohammedia to the historic landmarks of Casablanca and El Jadida. This collection features El Hank Lighthouse, Morocco's tallest at 51 meters, alongside the 20th-century Phare Sidi Mesbah. Recreational sites include the water parks of Aqua Mazagan and Oasis Chaouia, and diverse beaches such as the surfing-friendly Sablettes, the artificial Marina d'Eden, and the Blue Flag sands of Bouznika.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December

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