Casablanca in a day
A one-day plan for Casablanca: the Corniche at Aïn Diab and the Hassan II Mosque, the Old Medina and United Nations Square, the Central Market, Mohammed V Square, the former cathedral and Arab League Park, then Mahkamat al-Pasha in the Habous Quarter. Every stop has a typical visit length.
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Casablanca in 1 day
Day 1
Ain Diab Corniche
Seafront boulevard west of the centre with beaches, beach clubs and cafes, good for a walk along the Atlantic.
Hassan II Mosque Must see
Huge mosque on the ocean edge with one of the world's tallest minarets, open to non-Muslims on guided tours.
Old Medina
Walled old quarter beside the port, smaller and calmer than other Moroccan medinas, with narrow lanes, stalls and the Sqala bastion.
United Nations Square
Busy square at the edge of the Old Medina, with the clock tower and tram stops on the way to the port.
Central Market
Covered market of the early 1900s on Boulevard Mohammed V, selling fish, flowers, fruit and spices, with small grills for lunch.
Mohammed V Square
Grand square of the 1920s and 1930s framed by the courthouse, the post office and the prefecture, with a fountain and pigeons.
Casablanca Cathedral Must see
Former Sacré-Cœur church of 1930 in a white Art Deco style, no longer used for worship and now a cultural venue.
Arab League Park
The city's largest central park, with palm-lined paths, gardens and cafes beside the former cathedral.
Mahkamat al-Pasha
Ornate 1940s administrative building in the Habous Quarter, with carved wood, plaster and tiles in traditional Moroccan style.
Habous Quarter
The New Medina, built in the 1930s in a traditional style, with arcaded streets of shops, bookshops and pastry sellers.
Watch: Casablanca
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Casablanca
Spring, from March to May, and autumn, from September to November, have the most pleasant weather for walking. Summers are warm but kept mild by the ocean, and winters are cool with most of the year's rain. Dates of Ramadan change each year and shorten opening times.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Casablanca on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Casablanca on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Casablanca on GetYourGuide or on Viator
- From the airport: a private transfer in Casablanca with Kiwitaxi
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Morocco from Airalo
- Last day: leave your bags in Casablanca with Radical Storage and keep sightseeing
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Tips for Casablanca
- The Hassan II Mosque is one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslims, by guided tour only; there are no tours during Friday prayers.
- Dress modestly for the mosque tour, with shoulders and knees covered; shoes are removed inside.
- Petits taxis are cheap and easy for the longer hops, such as from the mosque to the centre or out to the Habous Quarter.
- The tram links United Nations Square with the city centre and the coast at Aïn Diab.
- Friday is the main prayer day; some shops in the Habous Quarter close for part of the day.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Ain Diab Corniche: Eric Salard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arab League Park: Petar Milošević, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Casablanca Cathedral: Archives nationales DAPAANS, CC-BY-SA-3.0
- Central Market: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Habous Quarter: Omalihy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hassan II Mosque: Amine Lamuadani, CC-BY-SA-4.0
- Mahkamat al-Pasha: إيان, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mohammed V Square: Rigelus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Medina: Felix Weisgerber, Public domain
- United Nations Square: Achalhikarim, CC BY-SA 4.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
