What to do in Casablanca? In one to three days you can visit the Hassan II Mosque, walk the Aïn Diab corniche, wander the old medina and the Habous quarter, admire the Art Deco façades of the city centre, then spend a day in Rabat or El Jadida by car. Here are ten ideas, each with the easiest way to get there.

1. The Hassan II Mosque

The city's best-known landmark, built partly over the ocean, with a minaret visible along the whole coast. Guided visits run at set times; check the slots on site before you go. Getting there: by car or taxi from the centre, then a long walk on the esplanade.

2. The Aïn Diab corniche

A long seafront avenue lined with beach clubs, cafés and restaurants. It comes alive in the late afternoon, when locals stroll by the water at sunset. At the far end, the Sidi Abderrahmane shrine sits on a rock. Getting there: by tram or car, then on foot along the sea.

3. The old medina

Smaller and calmer than those of Fes or Marrakech, it keeps its market lanes, its walls and the Skala bastion facing the port. Getting there: on foot from Place des Nations Unies; leave the car outside, the lanes are narrow.

4. The Habous quarter

The "new medina", built in the 20th century in a traditional Moroccan style, gathers bookshops, craftsmen, pastry shops and the nearby royal palace. It is one of the nicest places to buy crafts. Getting there: by car or taxi, then on foot.

5. Art Deco in the city centre

Casablanca has one of the richest Art Deco collections in Africa. Around Boulevard Mohammed V and Rue Tahar Sebti, look up: balconies, ironwork and carved façades tell the story of the city in the 1920s and 1930s. Getting there: by tram, then on foot.

6. Place Mohammed V

The administrative heart of the city, framed by neo-Moorish official buildings, with the Arab League Park close by for a shaded break. Getting there: by tram, then on foot.

7. The central market

Fish, seafood, flowers and spices: the central market is where you see the city wake up. Several small stalls cook the fish on the spot. Getting there: on foot from the centre or by tram.

8. Morocco Mall

One of the largest shopping centres on the continent, on the seafront near Aïn Diab, with international brands, restaurants and a large aquarium. Getting there: by car or tram; parking is on site.

9. Anfa and Casablanca Finance City

On the hills, Anfa lines up villas and tree-lined avenues. Below, the new Casablanca Finance City business district shows the modern city, with its towers and Anfa Park. Getting there: by car, the most pleasant drive in town.

10. A day in Rabat or El Jadida

With a third day, take the motorway. To the north, Rabat, the capital, offers the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. To the south, El Jadida has a UNESCO-listed Portuguese City and its cistern with Gothic vaults. Getting there: by car on the motorway, free to stop along the way.

How to plan 1, 2 or 3 days

  • 1 day: Hassan II Mosque in the morning, the old medina, then the Aïn Diab corniche at sunset.
  • 2 days: add the Art Deco centre, Place Mohammed V, the central market and the Habous quarter.
  • 3 days: keep one day for Rabat or El Jadida.

Exploring Casablanca by car

The tram is enough for the centre, but a car becomes useful as soon as you link the mosque, the corniche, Anfa and day trips. Traffic is heavy at rush hour and parking in the centre takes patience. Our agency is in Casablanca, in the Maarif district, and cars can be handed over at Mohammed V Airport. All our cars are automatic, with unlimited mileage.

  • Land Rover Range Rover Sport: from 2000 MAD/day (15 days or more), 3000 MAD/day base rate.
  • Porsche Macan: 2000 MAD/day base rate, lower for longer rentals.
  • Audi Q8: 2100 MAD/day.
  • BMW 5 Series M Sport: 1500 MAD/day, pick-up in Casablanca 24/7.
  • Mercedes CLA 220: 1000 MAD/day.

The deposit is 30000 MAD for these models, and the minimum rental is 3 days.

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To book a car for your stay in Casablanca, message us on WhatsApp at +212 646 618 020 or book on loccor.com.