{"id":11959,"date":"2026-03-18T11:59:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purlife-maroc.com\/web2025\/casablanca\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T12:06:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T10:06:18","slug":"casablanca","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purlife-maroc.com\/en\/destinations\/casablanca\/","title":{"rendered":"Casablanca"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover Casablanca
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The modern face of Morocco<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Discover Casablanca Your Way<\/div><\/div>

The modern face of Morocco<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Coastal metropolis<\/h1><\/div>

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Culture<\/div>
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Fun, lifestyle & nightlife<\/p>\n<\/div>

Between the seafront promenade & architectural gems<\/p>\n<\/div>

City of Contrasts \u2013 a vibrant seaside metropolis of 3.4 million inhabitants, full of energy and rhythm. Casablanca is Morocco\u2019s economic capital, firmly in tune with the times and home to North Africa\u2019s largest port. At the same time, the city reveals a different side: historic neighbourhoods, architectural gems in Oriental style, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Neoclassicism and Bauhaus.<\/p>\n

Located on the Atlantic coast, Casablanca also offers a lively beach culture. It\u2019s a hotspot for surfers, a paradise for shoppers and a city with a diverse and exciting culinary scene. A holiday in Casablanca means experiencing true variety.
\nThis vibrant seaside metropolis is not only a playground for art and architecture lovers, shopping enthusiasts and foodies, but also an ideal destination for beachgoers and water sports fans. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Climate<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>
The White City of Casablanca enjoys a particularly pleasant Mediterranean climate with an oceanic influence. This means mild winters and moderately warm summers with very little rainfall. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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1. The world\u2019s tallest minaret<\/div><\/div>

Where sky, water and earth come together in breathtaking splendour.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2. A modern city<\/div><\/div>

The New Medina \u2013 Casablanca\u2019s most architecturally beautiful district.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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3. Seafront promenade<\/div><\/div>

From the lighthouse along the Corniche to the shopping and entertainment district.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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4. Film & Rick\u2019s Caf\u00e9<\/div><\/div>

Casablanca \u2013 the recreated film set turned restaurant with live music.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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5. Vibrant nightlife<\/div><\/div>

Celebrate well into the early hours along the Corniche.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span> Landmark: Hassan II Mosque<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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The third-largest Mosque in the world <\/strong><\/p>\n

Its feet seem to bathe in the Atlantic \u2013 the Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca\u2019s iconic landmark, is an architectural masterpiece. With its 200-metre-high minaret, it can be seen from far away. Inside, the impressive prayer hall shines with onyx, marble and granite and can accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers. Craftsmen from all over Morocco contributed to its beauty, adorning the mosque with intricate mosaics, frescoes and arabesques.<\/p>\n

It is one of the few mosques in Morocco that can be partially visited by non-Muslims. Its roof can be opened, allowing prayers to take place under the open sky.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span> Shopping paradise<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Morocco Mall & Co<\/strong><\/p>\n

A popular meeting place: at the Morocco Mall, Africa\u2019s largest shopping centre by area, exclusive luxury brands such as Dior and Galeries Lafayette await visitors. The spacious complex also features a seawater aquarium with more than 30 species of fish, as well as a spectacular musical fountain with water displays reminiscent of Las Vegas. It is considered one of the largest 3D dancing fountains in the world.<\/p>\n

Also worth visiting are the spectacular Twin Center in the heart of Casablanca, Anfaplace Mall, the Marina Shopping Centre, and the traditional Souk of Habous.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>A journey through time: architecture<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Art Deco, Bauhaus, Art Nouveau \u2026 <\/strong><\/p>\n

In Casablanca, different eras overlap to create a fascinating architectural journey through time: from the 18th-century harbour and the Old Medina to the carefully designed Oriental Habous Quarter, and the Art Deco gems surrounding Place Mohammed V with its fountain, alongside modernist buildings and a contemporary skyline. Highlights include the Palais de Justice, the \u00c9glise du Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur, the futuristic Grand Th\u00e9\u00e2tre, and the Marina, with its striking glass-and-chrome architecture by the harbour.<\/p>\n

Take a stroll to Place Mohammed V at sunset, when the Art Deco fa\u00e7ades glow golden and the Grand Th\u00e9\u00e2tre shines with a futuristic brilliance.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Culinary delights<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Casablanca boasts a vast and incredibly diverse dining scene that is almost impossible to fully explore. One of the most renowned Moroccan restaurants is Le Basmane, which has been honoured with the Troph\u00e9e du Tajine d\u2019Or.<\/p>\n

Straight out of a film: Rick\u2019s Caf\u00e9, a tribute to the iconic 1940s film Casablanca. The restaurant invites guests on a nostalgic journey, complete with live piano music.<\/p>\n

Enjoy delicious Moroccan specialities in the heart of an 18th-century fortress when visiting the restaurant La Sqala.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Story & facts<\/div><\/div>

Casablanca developed in the 12th century from the small Berber settlement of Anfa, which served both as a village and a pirate base. Thanks to its strategic location and harbour, it attracted passing Christian ships. In the 15th century, the \u2018pirate city\u2019 was destroyed by the Portuguese and rebuilt under the name Casa Branca \u2013 White House. In 1755, the devastating Lisbon earthquake struck the city hard, leading Europeans to abandon it. Sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah later rebuilt the city. In 1907, Casablanca was eventually occupied by the French, marking the beginning of colonial rule. The name Casablanca, in its now common Spanish form, became established around the mid-19th century.<\/p>\n

Since Morocco\u2019s independence from France, Casablanca has grown into the country\u2019s largest city and a major economic hub, home to industries such as automotive manufacturing and food production. Unlike more tourist-oriented cities such as Marrakesh, Casablanca offers an authentic blend of Arab, Berber, European and Jewish influences, visible in the Medina, the Habous Quarter, and its distinctive Art Nouveau architecture. Markets such as the March\u00e9 Central add to the lively atmosphere, offering fresh fish, local produce and souvenirs. <\/p>\n<\/div>