Casablanca
Morocco
- Safety rating
- 6.5/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) bring warm, dry days ideal for sightseeing along the coast.
- Population
- 3.7M
Overview
Morocco's economic powerhouse and largest city blends art deco boulevards with sleek modern towers along the Atlantic. The colossal Hassan II Mosque, rising over the ocean on a vast plaza, is its unmissable centerpiece.
Top attractions
Tour the seafront Hassan II Mosque, stroll the Corniche, explore the old medina and admire downtown art deco architecture.
Getting around
A growing tramway, city buses and ubiquitous red petit taxis make getting around easy; agree fares or insist on the meter.