Long neglected by tourists, Casablanca or the “White City” as it is called, is the economic capital of Morocco.
The main places to visit :
Casablanca is worth a detour especially for its atmosphere and its animation day and night. Among the sites to visit, let’s mention the Mohammed V Square, Hassan II Mosque, the Royal Palace… a tour to the central market is always worth it. Not to be missed, to settle down at Rick’s Cafe where the film Casablanca was shot.
Average budget for one week :
Casablanca like Morocco is quite affordable as far as budget is concerned, however it will take a little more spending to enjoy Casa’s nightlife. Here is an example of an average to comfortable budget for a stay in Casablanca:
– Accommodation 45 euros per night for a double room, 315 euros for 7 days.
– Meals 12/13 euros per day, 85 euros for 7 days.
– Transportation 6 euros per day, 42 euros for 7 days.
– Activities and outings 15 euros per day, 105 euros for 7 days.
– Total budget per person for a week in Casablanca: 550 euros.
Going there:
Casablanca is very well connected to the rest of the cities in Morocco, either by train or bus. By car, beware of traffic in the city center and parking. From France, Casablanca is well served by various companies and frequent flights, so it is easy to reach Casa at a good price by getting there in advance.
Where to sleep :
The more you stay in the central area of Casa (Maârif, Gauthier, Racine and Palm trees), the more you will enjoy the atmosphere. You will have the choice with the classic hotels in the city center, in various price ranges. You will also find the major international hotel chains for a standard of quality comfort. You will also find Airbnb type homes for rent and apartments, houses and villas for rent. For small budgets, hostels and small affordable hotels in Casablanca.
Main events :
Always remember to consult the cultural program of Casablanca before leaving, depending on the moment. Numerous exhibitions, concerts, and festivals take place, especially on sunny days.
To avoid:
As everywhere when traveling, avoid tempting pickpockets by letting any valuable object appear during your outings.
Gastronomy :
Casa is a modern city open to the world, so you will find all types of cuisine, including excellent gourmet restaurants with the latest tastes. Discovering the good tables is a full-fledged activity on the spot. Otherwise, Moroccan cuisine is reputed to be one of the best in the world… even better at home!
Transport on the spot:
Several solutions, not all as practical or easy to use:
Buses, not always easy to find your way around.
Streetcars, the simplest and most practical means of transport.
Cabs are a good complement for a quick trip.
In the center of Casa you move mainly on foot.
In the surroundings :
Many excursions are to be made from Casablanca, which is well located compared to other major tourist cities in Morocco. Rabat the capital is nearby, Marrakech or Essaouira are also easily accessible by road, by day or even longer.
When to go there :
Casablanca is a pleasant destination all year round. Winter is the low tourist season but we enjoy the mild weather and fewer tourists. The period from April to June is the best climatic period. Similarly, September and October are pleasant in Casablanca. Summer corresponds to the most festive period, always nice.
Top 10 things to see and do in Casablanca
– Visit the Museum of the Hassan II Mosque
– Stroll on the waterfront on sunny days
– The city center with the Mohamed V Square and the Royal Palace
– The nightlife with the lively bars of Casa
– The modern restaurants and gastro of Casablanca
– A drink at Rick’s Café, a must have
– The fascinating Museum of Moroccan Judaism
– The stalls of Marchė Central
– A stroll in the district of the old medina
– Visit of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Casablanca
Discover Casablanca:
It is therefore easy to spend a few days in the hustle and bustle of Casablanca, even if the largest city in Morocco is not its main tourist destination. Economic capital of Morocco, the city of Casablanca is far from the usual clichés about Morocco. Morocco’s largest city juggles between noise, modernism and dynamism. For Moroccans, their “white city” is the symbol of their development, their future.
Located at 2 hours flight from Paris for an average budget of 200 euros round trip, this city will conquer you thanks to its incredible luminosity, its white roofs as far as the eye can see, its gardens and its medina. Casablanca can also be visited with the 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fes.
Let yourself be guided in the Habous district, this modern medina dating from the colonial air where you can discover its famous olive market without forgetting to make a stop at Bennis to discover, it seems, the best pastries of Morocco like the makrouds or the pastilla.
Getting around in Casablanca :
As in many Moroccan cities, traveling by cab remains the ideal way both for its practicality and its cost. Discover the district of the cornice facing the sea and let embark in one of the high places of the night: Casaouia, with its many establishments facing the sea.
Going out in Casa :
It is also a noisy urban life, far from being ideal for those who seek calm. Casablanca remains a destination apart in Morocco, far away from the atmosphere found in Marrakech or Fez for example.
Tourist interest :
Casablanca is the best city where to start trips in Morocco. And the best is the 12 days tour in Morocco from Casablanca because it allows you visit all Morocco.
The historical heritage of the city is relatively limited, and the way of life more modern and trendy, to the “western” … The amateurs of shopping, they, will find their account. The lively nightlife of the city, with its many restaurants, trendy addresses and clubs, remains one of the strong points of Casablanca.
Casablanca is also not totally devoid of cultural or architectural interest: you will not fail to get lost in the crowds of the Mohammed V square, to leave the modern city for a stroll through the medina, or to be surprised by the extraordinary dimensions of the recent Hassan II mosque, whose 200-meter high minaret dominates the seafront…
