Guide to Casablanca: Morocco's Modern Metropolis
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    Guide to Casablanca: Morocco's Modern Metropolis

    L'équipe éditoriale OLIVIANA CAR7 min

    🏙️ Casablanca is Morocco's largest city, its economic powerhouse, and a fascinating blend of traditional Moroccan culture and French colonial influence. While often overlooked by tourists heading to Marrakech or Fes, Casa (as locals call it) offers a unique perspective on modern Morocco.

    The stunning Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic coast
    The stunning Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic coast

    🚊 Getting Around

    Casablanca has Morocco's only tramway system, making it easy to navigate. For exploring the wider region, rent from OLIVIANA CAR at Mohammed V Airport or our city center office.

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    Hassan II Mosque

    An architectural wonder that took 6 years and 10,000 artisans to build. The retractable roof opens to reveal the sky, and the glass floor allows worshippers to pray over the sea. Guided tours available for non-Muslims.

    Corniche & Ain Diab

    The coastal boulevard is perfect for seaside walks, with beach clubs, restaurants, and stunning ocean views. The area comes alive in the evening with locals and visitors.

    Old Medina

    Smaller and more relaxed than Marrakech or Fes, Casablanca's old medina offers a genuine local experience with fewer tourists and authentic market shopping.

    Art Deco Quarter

    Downtown Casablanca features one of the world's richest collections of Art Deco architecture from the 1930s French protectorate era, a unique blend of European and Moroccan design.

    Morocco Mall

    One of Africa's largest shopping centers, featuring an aquarium with sharks, an indoor adventure park, and hundreds of international and local brands.

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    Comments5

    Sarah M.· 5 mo ago

    Amazing guide! We rented a car from Marrakech and drove to Essaouira following your tips. The coastal road was absolutely stunning. Highly recommend!

    Ahmed K.· 5 mo ago

    Very helpful article. I've been living in Morocco for years and still learned something new. The tips about driving in the Atlas mountains are spot on.

    Julia R.· 6 mo ago

    Thanks for this! We're planning our trip for next month and this gives us so many ideas. Can't wait to explore the Sahara!

    Marco P.· 6 mo ago

    Great read. The food recommendations were perfect — we tried everything and loved the tagine in Fes. Morocco is truly a foodie paradise.

    Fatima Z.· 6 mo ago

    Beautiful photos and well-written content. Shared this with all my friends who are planning to visit Morocco. Keep it up!

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