Casablanca Traveler Essentials
- 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.
Getting around
A growing tramway, city buses and ubiquitous red petit taxis make getting around easy; agree fares or insist on the meter.
Local etiquette
Dress modestly, especially near mosques, greet with 'salam', and ask before photographing people.
Safety
Casablanca is generally safe, but stay alert for pickpockets in crowded markets and on public transport, and use official taxis at night.