The Hassan II Mosque & Art Deco
Casablanca
الدار البيضاء · Morocco's modern coastal metropolis
Morocco's largest city and economic engine, a cosmopolitan Atlantic port blending French Art Deco boulevards with one of the world's grandest mosques. Casablanca is modern, fast and coastal — a counterpoint to the imperial cities inland.
Top sightsSights
Hassan II Mosque
A colossal seaside mosque with a 210m minaret, partly over the ocean.
Old Medina
A smaller, workaday walled quarter near the port.
Corniche
The seafront strip of cafes, pools and restaurants.
Art Deco downtown
French-era boulevards lined with 1930s facades.
Rick’s Cafe
A recreation of the bar from the classic film.
What to eatFood
Grilled sardines
Atlantic sardines, a Moroccan coastal staple.
Seafood pastilla
A coastal take on the layered savory pie.
Msemen
Flaky square flatbread eaten with honey or cheese.
Good to know
- The Hassan II Mosque is one of few in Morocco open to non-Muslims via guided tour.
- Casablanca is a major transport hub — easy to combine with Rabat and Marrakesh.
- It is more business city than tourist town; a day or two is plenty.
Getting there
Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) is Morocco’s main gateway; trains fan out nationwide.
Next city
Rabat