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Morocco Casablanca travel guide
14 things to do in Casablanca, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Casablanca
- Hassan II Mosque — Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Casablanca Cathedral — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Museum of Moroccan Judaism — Museum for Jewish cultures in Casablanca, Morocco (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Al-Quds Mosque — Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Mohammadi Mosque — mosque in Casablanca, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Church — Moroccan cultural heritage site (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Sunnah Mosque — Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Ould Al Hamra Mosque — mosque in Casablanca, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Casablanca Clock Tower — clock tower near UN Square in Casablanca, Morocco (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Temple Beth-El — synagogue in Casablanca, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Ettedgui Synagogue — synagogue in Casablanca, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- United Nations Square — square in Casablanca, Morocco (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Church of San Buenaventura — former Catholic church in Casablanca, Morocco (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Abderrahman Slaoui Museum — art museum in Casablanca (visit ≈ 120 min)
3-day Casablanca walking itinerary
Starting point: City Centre. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 7.8 km · 10,490 steps · 1 h 44 min on the way): Al-Quds Mosque
- Day 2 (≈ 8.8 km · 11,900 steps · 1 h 57 min on the way): Mohammadi Mosque → Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Church → Casablanca Cathedral → Temple Beth-El
- Day 3 (≈ 5.7 km · 7,660 steps · 1 h 15 min on the way): Hassan II Mosque → Ould Al Hamra Mosque → Casablanca Clock Tower
Where to stay in Casablanca
- City Centre: Art deco buildings, the tram and Casa Port station nearby.
- Maarif: A lively area with shopping streets and restaurants.
- Gauthier: Central and smart, with cafés and leafy streets.
- Ain Diab / Corniche: Beach clubs and sunsets on the ocean front.
- Habous: A French-era “new medina”; calm and authentic.
Getting from the airport to Casablanca
- Mohammed V (CMN): Al Bidaoui train ≈ 35 min
Getting around
The tram links the centre, Ain Diab and Casa Voyageurs; small red taxis are cheap. The centre and Habous are walkable.
Classic places to eat
- La Sqala: Moroccan breakfast and tagines in an old bastion garden.
- Rick’s Café: A piano-bar restaurant inspired by the classic film.
- Le Cabestan: Facing the ocean since 1927.
- Restaurant du Port de Pêche: Fresh fish inside the fishing port.
- Pâtisserie Bennis Habous: Moroccan pastries in Habous since 1930.
- La Bavaroise: An old French brasserie in the centre.
Romantic views
- Ain Diab Corniche (Sunset): A long promenade along the ocean.
- Hassan II Mosque (Sunset): The wide plaza of a mosque built over the ocean.
- Parc de la Ligue Arabe (Evening): The city’s largest park with palm-lined paths.
- El Hank Lighthouse (Sunset): Waves and a lighthouse on the rocky shore.
Football stadiums in Casablanca
- Mohammed V Stadium: Home of Wydad Athletic Club, Raja Club Athletic
Good to know before visiting Casablanca
- Fine: Insulting the King or the monarchy is a crime.
- Fine: Drones are banned and confiscated on arrival.
- Fine: Photographing military sites and royal palaces is prohibited.
- Fine: Alcohol is for licensed venues only; drinking in the street is banned.
- Warning: Same-sex relations and sex outside marriage are criminalised; check official travel advice.
- Warning: Ask before photographing people, especially women; performers in Jemaa el-Fna expect payment.
- Emergency: police 19, ambulance 15, fire 15
- Plugs: C/E, 220V
- Tap water: Prefer bottled water to tap.
- Tipping: About 10% in restaurants and a few dirhams for small services.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Morocco, Wikivoyage — Morocco, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Casablanca travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Casablanca?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 3 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
- What are the top things to do in Casablanca?
- Highlights: Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca Cathedral, Museum of Moroccan Judaism, Al-Quds Mosque and Mohammadi Mosque. The map has 14 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Casablanca?
- City Centre: Art deco buildings, the tram and Casa Port station nearby. Other options: Maarif, Gauthier, Ain Diab / Corniche and Habous.
- How do you get from the airport to Casablanca city centre?
- Mohammed V (CMN): Al Bidaoui train ≈ 35 min
- How do you get around Casablanca?
- The tram links the centre, Ain Diab and Casa Voyageurs; small red taxis are cheap. The centre and Habous are walkable.
- What is the emergency number in Casablanca?
- Emergency: police 19, ambulance 15, fire 15.
- Do you tip in Casablanca?
- About 10% in restaurants and a few dirhams for small services.
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