CityCoordinates: 33.57° N, 7.59° W

Casablanca

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The White City: whitewashed facades, art deco, Atlantic

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Recommended stay: 1 to 2 days
Best season: April to November
Elevation: 48 m
Population: 3,218,036 (2024)
Best for: Hassan II Mosque interior tour · 1930s Art Deco & Habous Quarter · Atlantic Corniche & Central Market seafood
Key landmarks: Hassan II MosqueMohammed V SquareBoulevard Mohammed V Art Deco buildingsCentral Market (Marché Central)Habous Quarter and Mahkama du PachaOld Medina and Sqala bastionSacré-Cœur CathedralVilla des ArtsArab League ParkEl Hank LighthouseAin Diab Corniche

Morocco's biggest city. The Hassan II Mosque, art deco streets, the corniche.

Getting there

45-minute ONCF airport train from Mohammed V Airport (CMN) to Casa Port / Casa Voyageurs

Morocco’s Architectural & Oceanfront Powerhouse

Too many travelers treat Casablanca as just an airport transit stop and miss the city where modern Morocco lives and works. Anchored on an Atlantic promontory, the Hassan II Mosque—with its 210-meter minaret and retractable roof—is one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslim visitors on guided tours. Inland, downtown boulevards around Mohammed V Square showcase an extraordinary outdoor museum of 1920s–1930s Mauresque and Art Deco architecture.

How to Spend 24 to 48 Hours Like a Local

Ride the clean, efficient Casa Tramway to connect Mohammed V Square, the Central Market (where stalls grill Atlantic fish to order at midday), and the arcaded stone alleys of the 1930s Habous Quarter—famous for traditional bookstores, olive souks, and Patisserie Bennis. Wrap up the day with a sunset walk along the Ain Diab Corniche or El Hank lighthouse.

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Average low and highRainy daysFestivals & cultural events

Eid al-Adha 2027 (Eid el-Kebir)(May)
Jazzablanca(July)

Climate by month
Month	Average low and high	Rainy days	Event
Jan	9°C – 18°C48°F – 64°F	9	—
Feb	10°C – 18°C49°F – 65°F	8	—
Mar	12°C – 20°C53°F – 67°F	9	—
Apr	13°C – 21°C56°F – 69°F	8	—
May	16°C – 23°C61°F – 73°F	5	Eid al-Adha 2027 (Eid el-Kebir)
Jun	19°C – 25°C66°F – 76°F	2	—
Jul	21°C – 26°C69°F – 79°F	2	Jazzablanca
Aug	21°C – 27°C70°F – 80°F	2	—
Sep	20°C – 26°C67°F – 78°F	3	—
Oct	17°C – 24°C62°F – 76°F	7	—
Nov	13°C – 21°C55°F – 70°F	9	—
Dec	11°C – 19°C51°F – 66°F	9	—

Source: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, 1991-2020 normals, via WMO. Updated October 11, 2001. worldweather.wmo.int

Suggested itinerary

Checked by Morocco Insider Tips on November 6, 2026

Day 1 Day 1 — Hassan II Mosque, Central Market & Art Deco Downtown
Morning
Join the 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM official guided interior tour of the Hassan II Mosque to see the carved cedar prayer hall, titanium doors, and oceanfront ablution halls.
Afternoon
Take a red petit taxi to the Central Market (Marché Central) for freshly grilled Atlantic sole or prawns, then explore the 1930s Art Deco façades around Mohammed V Square and Boulevard Mohammed V.
Evening
Stroll along the Atlantic oceanfront from El Hank Lighthouse to the Ain Diab Corniche for sunset over the waves.
Day 2 Day 2 — The Habous Quarter, Mahkama du Pacha & Villa des Arts
Morning
Explore the 1920s–1930s neo-Moorish stone arcades of the Habous Quarter, visiting the Mahkama du Pacha, the olive souk, and Patisserie Bennis Habous (founded 1930).
Afternoon
Visit the Villa des Arts contemporary art museum in a 1934 Art Deco villa and nearby Parc de la Ligue Arabe.
Evening
Dine in the Gauthier or Racine district, or take the high-speed Al Boraq train onward to Rabat or Tangier from Casa Voyageurs.

Tips

Check the guided tour times for the Hassan II Mosque before you go: 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, with no 11:00 AM tour on Fridays (140 MAD for foreign adults, 70 MAD for residents).
Pick up a box of almond cornes de gazelle at Patisserie Bennis in the Habous Quarter—still baked in traditional wood ovens.

Getting around

The ONCF airport train connects Mohammed V Airport (CMN) Terminal 1 directly to Casa Voyageurs and Casa Port every hour in about 45 minutes (50 MAD second class, 70 MAD first class).
The Casa Tramway (lines T1–T4, 8 MAD a ride, or 6 MAD on a rechargeable card that costs 2 MAD) is the fastest, cleanest way to link Casa Voyageurs, Mohammed V Square, Central Market, Habous (Mers Sultan), and Ain Diab.

Etiquette

Modest attire covering shoulders and knees is required inside the Hassan II Mosque; shoes are carried in a provided bag during the interior visit.
In red petit taxis, always ask the driver to switch on the taximeter ('khaddem l-koumpeur') at the start of the ride.

Sources, updated November 6, 2026

Getting here by train and bus

Direct rail, high-speed train, and coach routes connecting Casablanca.

Al Boraq High-Speed TrainONCF Al Boraq
Arriving
Rabat Casablanca
55 min(55 min)69–130 MAD
Schedule: Roughly hourly, Rabat Agdal to Casa Voyageurs (dynamic fares)
Book on ONCF Al Boraq site
Al Boraq High-Speed TrainONCF Al Boraq
Departing
Casablanca Rabat
55 min(55 min)69–130 MAD
Schedule: Roughly hourly, 06:30 to 22:30, Casa Voyageurs to Rabat Agdal (dynamic fares)
Book on ONCF Al Boraq site
Train (ONCF)ONCF TNR shuttle
Departing
Casablanca Rabat
1h 10m(70 min)40–55 MAD
Schedule: Every 30 minutes, 06:00 to 23:30, Casa Port or Casa Voyageurs to Rabat Ville; 2nd class 40 MAD, 1st class 55 MAD
The TNR shuttle stops at Rabat Ville, right by the old medina. Al Boraq stops at Rabat Agdal in the new town. Both take about an hour, so the cheaper shuttle is often the better pick.
Book on ONCF TNR shuttle site
Al Boraq High-Speed TrainONCF Al Boraq
Arriving
Tangier Casablanca
2h 10m(130 min)99–292 MAD
Schedule: Hourly from 06:00 to 19:00, then 21:00 (arrives Casa Voyageurs); 2nd class 99–224 MAD, 1st class 129–292 MAD
Al Boraq 2nd class uses variable pricing: the cheapest non-flexible fares go first, so book a few days ahead. At short notice you pay the flexible fare.
Book on ONCF Al Boraq site
Al Boraq High-Speed TrainONCF Al Boraq
Departing
Casablanca Tangier
2h 10m(130 min)99–292 MAD
Schedule: Roughly hourly from Casa Voyageurs; 2nd class 99–224 MAD, 1st class 129–292 MAD
Book on ONCF Al Boraq site
Train (ONCF)ONCF Al Atlas
Arriving
Marrakech Casablanca
2h 40m(160 min)90–220 MAD
Schedule: Regular departures through the day; from about 90 MAD in 2nd class and 120 MAD in 1st class
Book a few days ahead for your preferred time. Before Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, buy as early as you can because trains fill up.
Book on ONCF Al Atlas site
Train (ONCF)ONCF Al Atlas
Departing
Casablanca Marrakech
2h 40m(160 min)90–220 MAD
Schedule: Regular departures through the day from Casa Voyageurs; from about 90 MAD in 2nd class and 120 MAD in 1st class
Book on ONCF Al Atlas site
Coach (CTM / Supratours)CTM
Arriving
Marrakech Casablanca
3h(180 min)95 MAD
Schedule: Frequent daily coaches; a budget alternative to the train at about 95 MAD
Book on CTM site

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Festivals and events here

Annual cultural festivals, gatherings, and seasonal events in Casablanca.

MayAbout 16 to 17 May 2027 (estimate, set by Morocco's moon sighting)Lunar
Eid al-Adha 2027 (Eid el-Kebir)
Lunar calendar: dates move about 11 days earlier each year
The Feast of the Sacrifice is the biggest family holiday of the year, observed nationwide; listed under Casablanca, the main arrival hub. Expect closed shops and restaurants for one to two days and very busy roads and trains before and after.
TipsTrains and buses can sell out a week or more ahead, and many restaurants shut for the first two days; book transport early and ask your riad about meals.
JulyEarly July (2026 edition: 2 to 11 July)
Jazzablanca
Ten days of jazz, soul and pop at Anfa Park, with international headliners (Scorpions, Robbie Williams and Mika in 2026).
TipsAlongside the ticketed Anfa Park shows, free concerts run at Parc de la Ligue Arabe in the city centre.

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