Casablanca

Atlantic grandeur and Art Deco streets

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

The journal

At Hassan II Mosque, the imam's call to prayer rolled out over the Atlantic like it owned the tide. I sat on the seawall afterward eating msemen from a paper wrapper, oil soaking through, gulls circling close enough to make me guard my food with an elbow.

Things to do

Hassan II Mosque · Mosque

Vast oceanfront mosque with a 210-metre minaret and hall over the Atlantic. Best: Oct–Apr

Old Medina · Historic quarter

Walled maze of workshops, spice stalls and everyday Casablancan life near the port. Best: Oct–Apr

Corniche Aïn Diab · Waterfront

Seafront promenade of beaches, cafés and pools facing the Atlantic surf. Best: Apr–Oct

Quartier Habous · Historic quarter

Elegant 1930s 'New Medina' blending Moorish arches with French planning. Best: Oct–Apr

Royal Palace of Casablanca · Royal Residence

Stunning green-tiled palace with intricate Islamic architecture, symbol of Morocco. Best: Oct–Mar

Arrival

Airport

Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) — 30 km / 35 min by train or taxi downtown.

SIM / data

Orange/Maroc Telecom/Inwi SIM at arrivals, activated instantly.

Money on arrival

Airport and city ATMs give the best dirham rates; skip hotel counters.

Daily costs

Backpacker/day

$30–40

Mid/day

$60–85

Comfort/day

$120–170

Rent (1BR)

$350–550

Pricier coastal city

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