Is 3 days enough to see Casablanca?

Yes — three days in Casablanca is enough to experience the best the city has to offer. Our itinerary covers Hassan II Mosque, the Corniche & Casablanca Art Deco, Old Medina, the Quartier des Habous & Moroccan pastilla, Mohammedia day trip, the seaside markets & farewell mechoui, giving you a genuine feel for Casablanca without feeling rushed.

When is the best time to visit Casablanca?

March–May and October–November (the most pleasant temperatures: 18–26°C. The Atlantic climate keeps Casablanca more temperate than the interior cities: no extreme heat in summer (25–30°C) and no extreme cold in winter (12–18°C)). Ramadan: the entire city transforms during Ramadan (the restaurants and cafés that cater to locals are closed during daylight hours — though the tourist restaurants remai

Where should I stay in Casablanca?

Place des Nations Unies — the absolute center of the Ville Nouvelle, walking distance from the Corniche, Rick's Café and the Old Medina is a great base for exploring Casablanca. Hyatt Regency Casablanca from €200/night is our recommended hotel for its location and value.

What is Casablanca most famous for?

Casablanca (الدار البيضاء — Ad-Dār al-Bayḍāʾ, "The White House" in Arabic — population 3.

What language do people speak in Casablanca?

Arabic (Darija — the Moroccan Arabic dialect, which is the least mutually intelligible with Eastern Arabic dialects of any Arabic variety: a speaker of Egyptian or Levantine Arabic will understand approximately 50% of Darija due to the heavy Berber (Amazigh), French and Spanish substrate vocabulary). French is the primary language of business, education and formal communication (a legacy of the French Protectorate): all signs in Casablanca are in both Arabic and French. English is spoken in the tourist industry, hotels and the international business community but much less widely than in Egypt or Jordan. Tamazight (the Berber language) is spoken by the Amazigh population

What currency is used in Casablanca?

Moroccan Dirham (MAD). 1 € ≈ 10.5–11 MAD. Casablanca is very affordable for most tourist expenditures: a coffee with mint tea at a medina café: MAD 15–25 (€1.50–2.50). A tagine at a traditional restaurant: MAD 80–150 (€8–14). The Hassan II Mosque guided tour: MAD 120 (€11). Currency exchange: the major banks and the airport exchange offices offer the best rates (better than the money changers in the medina, who are not always scrupulous). Cards accepted at hotels and international restaurants. Cash is required for the medina souks, the food market and the smaller cafés. Note: the Moroccan dirham is a controlled currency — you cannot convert dirhams back to euros at the airport (buy only what you need)

How do you get around Casablanca?

Taxi (petit taxi — the small red urban taxis with the meter: the cheapest and most convenient transport for tourists in Casablanca: MAD 15–30 for most central journeys (insist on the meter: "compteur, s'il vous plaît")). Grand taxi (the larger shared taxis for longer distances — to Mohammedia, the Habous Quarter or the airport). Tramway (the Casablanca tram: 2 lines, very useful for the Corniche to the Habous Quarter route: MAD 7/ride). The ONCF train (the national railway: Casablanca has 3 main stations (Casa-Port, Casa-Voyageurs, Casa-Oasis) connecting to Marrakech (3 hrs, MAD 100), Fes (4.5 hrs), Rabat (1 hr) and Mohammed V Airport (45 min, MAD 45). Casablanca to Marrakech: the most popular intercity route for tourists (day trip or overnight)

How do you get to Casablanca?

Mohammed V International Airport (CMN, 30km southeast): the most important airport in Morocco (the ONCF train to Casa-Voyageurs: 45 min, MAD 45 — the most efficient connection). Taxi from the airport: MAD 250–350 (€24–33). Direct flights from Amsterdam (Royal Air Maroc/KLM, 3.5 hrs), London (Royal Air Maroc/Ryanair/EasyJet, 3.5 hrs), Paris (Royal Air Maroc/Air France, 3 hrs), Frankfurt (Lufthansa, 3.5 hrs), Madrid (Iberia/Vueling, 2 hrs), and 50+ European and African cities. Royal Air Maroc (the Moroccan national carrier) has its main hub at Mohammed V Airport

What is the tipping etiquette in Casablanca?

Tipping is expected in Casablanca for services. 10% at restaurants (add to the bill or leave in cash on the table). Taxi: round up to the nearest MAD 5. Hotel bellman: MAD 10–20 per bag. Guide: MAD 100–200 per day. Street "guides" who attach themselves to tourists in the medina and then demand a fee at the end: a Casablanca medina issue (less severe than in Fes or Marrakech) — politely but firmly decline to follow them

Is Casablanca safe for tourists?

Casablanca is a safe Moroccan city for tourists. The tourist areas are all safe. The main considerations: the medina (the informal "guides" who offer to show tourists around and then demand payment — the Casablanca medina is less aggressive than Fes or Marrakech in this regard, but be aware); the traffic (Casablanca drivers are aggressive — cross streets carefully); and the beach (the public beach at Ain Diab can be crowded and some beach crime occurs — use the beach clubs with staff). Standard Middle East and North Africa travel considerations: dress modestly outside the beach and the Corniche

🎧 Casablanca Audio Walking Guide

Listen and walk — the map follows you stop by stop

🆓 Free · No app needed · Works offline once loaded

← Back to Casablanca Highlights Guide · All guides for Casablanca