City Overview & History
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Casablanca History
Casablanca (Dar el Beida) in Moroccan Arabic or ‘White House’ in English, was a tiny…
Casablanca Today
Casablanca is a city in western Morocco located on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the…
Annual Temperature
All figures are in degrees centigrade. January: Jan High- 17.1 Jan Low- 7.2 February: Feb …
Public Holidays
1 Jan …New Year’s Day 11 Jan… Manifesto of Independence 01 May…Labor’s Day 30 July…
Currency and Exchange Rates
The national currency in Morocco is the dirham. It cannot be converted outside the Kingdom’s…
Places to Visit
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Parc Sinbad
Located in Grand Casablanca, Sindbad Amusement Park attracts hordes of tourists and locals who come…
Parc de jeux Yasmina
Located in the centre of town, the ‘Yasmine Park’ is a great playground for children.…
Tamaris Aquaparc
The Tamaris Aquaparc, the only water park of the city, is situated 10 km away…
Parc de la Ligue Arabe
The Parc de la Ligue Arabe is not just Casablanca’s most renowned park but also…
Sacre Coeur Cathedral
The Sacre Coeur Cathedral is situated on the northwest edge of the Parc de la…
Health & Safety
Health and Safety
As with most cities, tourists in Casablanca should be careful while moving about especially at…
Shopping
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Quartier Habous
Shops in Quartier Habous in New Medina sell crafts, carpets, copper and brass stuff, etc.…
Ancienne Medina
The Ancienne Medina, located in the oldest part of the city has shops selling cheap…
Darb Ghallaf
Darb Ghallaf is that shopping area of Casablanca which is extremely popular with locals looking…
Marché Centrale
Fresh produce, fresh flowers and everyday grocery items are available at Marche Centrale. The place…
Exposition Nationale des Artisanats
This three-storey building houses a vast collection of craft products from all over Morocco and…
Alpha 55
Alpha 55 is a leading variety department store and stocks up almost everything. Check out…
Masjids
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Kenzi Basma Hotel Casablanca
Kenzi Basma, Avenue Moulay Hassan 1er, Casablanca, Morocco www.kenzi-hotels.com05222-23323
Mosquée Alkadi Aayad
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Halal Restaurants
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Restaurant le Tonkin
Cuisine:Vietnamese and Chinese Address: 34, Rue Prince Moulay Abdallah
Le Pilotis – Tahiti Beach Club
This pretty bar/restaurant is located on the Corniche with wonderful views of the sea. Sea…
Apollo Cafe
Cuisine: Contemporary, fast food, international Address: 96, Rue Allal Ben Abdellah, Casablanca 20000 Tel: 0522448826…
Letoile Marocaine Restaurant
This restaurant offers authentic Maghreb cuisine including mechoui ( spit-roasted lamb) and pastille (meat pies)…
Al Intissar
Al Intissar is located in the center of town and serves great Moroccan style cuisine.…
Au Petit Poucet Restaurant
With a décor that goes back to the 1920’s, this restaurant sets you in a…
Restaurants
See all (13)Restaurant le Tonkin
Cuisine:Vietnamese and Chinese Address: 34, Rue Prince Moulay Abdallah
Le Pilotis – Tahiti Beach Club
This pretty bar/restaurant is located on the Corniche with wonderful views of the sea. Sea…
Apollo Cafe
Cuisine: Contemporary, fast food, international Address: 96, Rue Allal Ben Abdellah, Casablanca 20000 Tel: 0522448826…
Letoile Marocaine Restaurant
This restaurant offers authentic Maghreb cuisine including mechoui ( spit-roasted lamb) and pastille (meat pies)…
Al Intissar
Al Intissar is located in the center of town and serves great Moroccan style cuisine.…
Au Petit Poucet Restaurant
With a décor that goes back to the 1920’s, this restaurant sets you in a…
Hotels
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Dar El Jadida
El Jadida bed and breakfast is located near El Jadida Citadel and El Jadida Municipal…
Hotel du Louvre
Hotel du Louvre has a convenient location near Place Mohammed V and Hassan II Mosque. …
Hotel Astrid Casablanca
Hotel Astrid is tucked away south of the city center just east of Place Mohammed…
Ibis Casablanca Sidi Maarouf
The Ibis Moussafir Casablanca Sidi Maarouf is located in the business district of Casablanca and…
Ibis Moussafir Csablanca City Center
The Ibis Hotel Moussafir Casablanca City Center is located in the city centre right beside…
Best Western Hotel Toubkal
Best Western Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city’s business centre. It…
Festivals
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Casablanca Festival
A celebration of all things Moroccan, the Casablanca Festival showcases local arts and music, and…
Boulevard des Jeunne Musicians
The Boulevard des Jeunne Musicians is an yearly music festival contest which lasts many days.…
Mousseum of Sidi Mohammed Ma al-Ainin
Moussems are important gatherings to pay homage to saints. This veneration of saints goes against…
Amazigh Theatre Fest
The Amazigh Theatre Fest is a fest with a difference. While it has all the…
Jazzablanca Festival
A number of jazz musicians converge from around the globe to entertain thousands of visitors…
Urban Culture on Stage
Urban Culture on Stage is a non-religious festival that promotes the talent of the city.…
Transportation - Getting Around
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Driving Tips
Driving around the city can be quite a task considering the chaotic traffic conditions there.…
From the Airport
Casablanca Mohammed V Airport is 25 kms/16 miles south of the city, along the motorway…
Car for Hire
Renting a car in Casablanca, Morocco for the lowest possible price is important. But just…
Organized Tours
City Discovery Tours
The tour starts with the United Nations Place, Mohammed V square, the central market, the…
Olive Branch Tours
Olive Branch Tours offer a ‘Grand Tour of Casablanca’, which takes in the main squares…
Royal Cities Tour
This tour takes you through Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis,Fez and Marrakech Price from: 825 Euro/person…
Imperial Cities Tour
This tour takes you through Fez, Rabat, Meknes, Volubili, Casablanca and Marrakech Price from: 450…
