Maarif neighborhood (near the twin center) is sometimes considered as Casablanca’s St Germain-des-Pres. It has many European and American fashion chains, such as Zara, Prada, etc. Designer glasses, leather shoes, and "genuine" belts, bags, and shirts can be had at bargain prices. This neighborhood also boasts the city’s finest book shop, Le Carrefour du Livre.
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Maarif neighborhood (near the twin center) is sometimes considered as Casablanca’s St Germain-des-Pres. It has many European and American fashion chains, such as Zara, Prada, etc. Designer glasses, leather shoes, and "genuine" belts, bags, and shirts can be had at bargain prices. This neighborhood also boasts the city’s finest book shop, Le Carrefour du Livre.
Artisanat Fenouch is the perfect place to spend in peaceful shopping where shopowners allow you to browse through at leisure. Designer accessories like shoes, purses, belts etc. are available here. Earthenware, jewelry and local craft is also sold here. Bargaining is a no-no and prices are fixed.
Ready to wear, high end fashion store, this offers eclectic and innovative designer wear with style based on a broad varied color palette, a mix of prints and textures.
French perfumery chain Marionnaud’s first store in Morocco is known as the largest beauty store in all of the Maghreb. This two-level perfumery in the heart of Casablanca features several treatment cabins for women and two for men. It also houses Marionnaud's first-ever hair salon, a dedicated dermo-cosmetics area and a small refreshment bar. In keeping with the prestige image of the central Casablanca neighborhood where the perfumery is situated, Marionnaud offers a valet parking service and child-minding facilities in store. Address: 192 Boulevard d’anfa, Casablanca Tel: +212 (0) 522 364 500
Shops in Quartier Habous or Nouvelle Medina sell crafts, carpets, copper and brass stuff, and in particular, traditional morocco clothing. Traditional architecture blending with modern facilities makes this an interesting version of a traditional souk which tourists would definitely like to explore. Address: Rue del Jadida
Alpha 55 is a leading variety department store and stocks up almost everything. Check out the jewelry section for authentic Moorish silver jewelry. Address: 55 avenue Mers Sultan- Departmental store
This three-storey building houses a vast collection of craft products from all over Morocco and offers fixed price, hassle-free shopping. Address: 3, Avenue Hassan II Tel: 022-267064
Fresh produce, fresh flowers and everyday grocery items are available at Marche Centrale. The place is abuzz with activity from morn till evening and makes a good place to browse through even if you do not want to purchase anything.
Darb Ghallaf is that shopping area of Casablanca which is extremely popular with locals looking to pick up something at a bargain be it clothes, furniture or books. Old Arabic and French books are also available. Mobiles, watches and other electronic items are available in plenty and seem attractive to tourists but one must be cautious about fakes! Address: Avenue Abdulmomen
The Ancienne Medina, located in the oldest part of the city has shops selling cheap clothes, shoes and household goods. Various craft items are available too. Be prepared to haggle over the price. Part of the fun in shopping in Old Medina to bargain with the merchants.
This quarter is in the modern city and sells handicrafts, carpets, brassware, etc. Address: Rue El Jadid