Casablanca Essentials

Casablanca blends French colonial urban planning with traditional Moroccan heritage. The city’s landscape is dominated by the Hassan II Mosque, featuring a 210-meter minaret overlooking the Atlantic. Architectural highlights include the Mauresque-Art Deco buildings of the city center and the deconsecrated Sacré-Cœur Cathedral. From the 19th-century alleys of the Old Medina to the cinematic recreation of Rick’s Cafe and the modern expanse of the Morocco Mall, these sites represent the city's transition from a historic port to a commercial metropolis.

Hassan II Mosque

The Hassan II Mosque is a mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the second largest functioning mosque in Africa and is the 14th largest in…

Art Deco Buildings

Walk the streets south of the Lalla Yacout avenue and marvel at the Art Deco-influenced blend of French colonial style and Mauresque…

Casablanca Cathedral

Casablanca Cathedral, or Church of the Sacred Heart, is a former Roman Catholic church located in Casablanca, Morocco.

Old Medina of Casablanca

A 19th-century walled district featuring traditional markets, narrow alleys, and the historic Bab Marrakech gateway. This area reflects the city's pre-colonial growth and remains a central hub for local commerce and street food.

Rick's Cafe

A restaurant and bar housed in a restored 1930s riad, designed to recreate the atmosphere of the gin joint from the 1942 film Casablanca. It features architectural details like curved arches, balconies, and a resident pianist.

Mohammed V Square

The city’s administrative center, surrounded by 1920s buildings showcasing Mauresque architecture. Notable structures include the Palace of Justice, the French Consulate, and the main Post Office, all centered around a large musical fountain.

Ain Diab Beach

This beach situated right at the Corniche gets its attention by right. Well-equipped, clean beach awarded with Blue Flag.

Morocco Mall

Morocco Mall is the largest shopping mall in Africa with 590000m² of floor space in Casablanca, Morocco.

El Hank lighthouse

A 51-meter-high lighthouse completed in 1916. It stands on the El Hank headland, guiding ships into the port with a beam visible for 30 nautical miles. Visitors can climb its 256 steps for views of the Atlantic coast.