7 places to see during a Weekend in Casablanca

7 places to see during a Weekend in Casablanca

Located in central Morocco, Casablanca will amaze you with its incredible light, its white roofs , its gardens and its medina.

Casablanca is worth the visit especially for its atmosphere and its animation day and night. Here is a list of the must see places during your stay in “the white city”:

1. The Hassan II Mosque

Open to non-Muslims, this mosque is absolutely extraordinary ,it is considered a true symbol of the city for its tallest minaret in the Muslim world, its largest prayer space in Africa. It is a chance to discover an amazing mixture of modern techniques and ancestral Moroccan know-how. Superb!

2. The Habous district

Built in 1918 to accommodate families from all over Morocco, the Habbous district is a successful example of a modern medina that has kept a traditional style. Today ,its main habitant are traders and booksellers.

The best is still to lose yourself in this district and take the opportunity to do some shopping!

3. The Villa of Arts in Casablanca

Built in 1934 with an Art Deco style, the Villa des Arts in Casablanca hosts many cultural events with the aim to share and promote Moroccan culture.

Visit the ONA Foundation website to discover its very varied and abundant program!

4. The Royal Palace

Located in the Habous district, the former royal palace of Casablanca is certainly the most beautiful monument in the city. Built in the 1920s in a relatively modern Arab-Muslim style, with its superb Mediterranean gardens.

A major place in the history of the city not to be missed!

5. Place Mohamed V

In the center of Casablanca, Place Mohamed V is a fine example of the thirst for Western-style modernism that struck Morocco in the 1920s under the French protectorate. You will find prestigious administrative buildings and banks there, with a mixture of the Arab-Andalusian style and Art Decor.

In the evening, do not miss the monumental fountain located in the west of the square, where sound and lights shows are given.

6. The old medina of Casablanca

Destroyed by an earthquake in 1755, the old medina of Casablanca was rebuilt in 1770 by Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah. It is considered one of the most beautiful medinas in Morocco, it is very pleasant and allows you to discover the daily life of the citizens of Casablanca.

You can start your visit at the United Nations Square, then go through the Grand Mosque and the Kouba Sidi Bou Smara, then finally end your day by visiting the Place de la Sqala.

7. The Morocco Mall

Opened in 2011, the Morocco Mall is the 20th largest shopping center in the world and the 2nd largest in Africa. True national pride, it is a shopping paradise and one of the most important symbols of Casablanca’s economic dynamism.

There , you will find the most popular international chains of shops and brands but also many attractions like an aquarium, an ice ring and an amusement park.

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