Casablanca

Visit the seafront Hassan II Mosque, explore the old Medina and Art Deco center, or walk the Corniche. Casablanca also works as a business stop or gateway to Morocco.

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Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city and its main business center, on the Atlantic coast. Most visitors come for the Hassan II Mosque, set beside the sea, and the city’s Art Deco and other 20th-century architecture. In the old Medina, the Ettedgui Synagogue and Ould el-Hamra Mosque stand near each other. The Corniche and Ain Diab beach are the main seafront areas for a walk. International tourism is less developed here than in Fez and Marrakesh, so Casablanca suits a short city visit, a business trip or a stop on the way elsewhere in Morocco.

The city’s main rapid transit option is the Tramway, which had four lines and 110 stops as of 2024. Mohammed V International Airport receives most of Morocco’s international flights, making Casablanca a common arrival point. Allow time for the mosque, the Medina and the downtown architecture; add the Corniche or Ain Diab if you want to spend time by the water. Casablanca has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate moderated by the cool Canary Current. It is Morocco’s largest urban area, so choose your accommodation with your planned sights and transport in mind.

Casablanca in five

Reserve the Hassan II Mosque tour and dress for itVisits are guided and by reservation. Cover shoulders, chest and knees, because shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed, and carry your shoes in the bags provided.Mosque visit guide
Land by train, not by taxi, if the timetable fitsMohammed V airport has its own rail link to the city, and the high-speed line from Tangier ends here. Check the ONCF timetable before you land so a late arrival does not force a taxi haggle.Trains in Morocco
Give it one night, two at mostThe mosque, the Art Deco center and a seafront dinner fit in one full day. A second night only makes sense if you add the Habous quarter, the old medina and a beach afternoon.Casablanca in one day
Take the red petit taxis and ask for the meterCasablanca's city taxis are red. Insist on the meter or agree the fare first, and be wary of ride-hailing cars, which the UK government says may be unregulated and uninsured.
Check entry rules before you book a layoverMost travelers pass through Casablanca on arrival, so confirm your passport's rule and validity first. The entry guide covers what to read.Visas and entry

Things to do in Casablanca

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Need to know

Airport: Mohammed V (CMN), with a direct train link to the city
Getting there: Al Boraq high-speed train from Tangier, about 2 hr 10 min
Getting around: Red petit taxis, trams and walking in the center
Best base: Centre Ville for trains and Art Deco; Corniche for the sea
Time needed: One night; two with the medina and Habous

Weather by month

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JanuaryClear6 rainy daysHigh18°Low10°Cool, damp
FebruaryClear7 rainy daysHigh19°Low11°Cool
MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh19°Low12°Mild
AprilClear7 rainy daysHigh22°Low14°Mild, easy
MayClear4 rainy daysHigh24°Low16°Warm, sea fog
JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Warm
JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh28°Low20°Beach season
AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh29°Low21°Beach season
SeptemberClear1 rainy dayHigh27°Low20°Warm, easy
OctoberClear4 rainy daysHigh26°Low18°Mild, easy
NovemberClear7 rainy daysHigh22°Low15°Cool
DecemberClear8 rainy daysHigh19°Low12°Cool, damp

Average daily high and low in Casablanca, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Festivals: Sep Boulevard des Jeunes Musiciens

Right now in Casablanca

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Sat26°15°2%Saturday: Cloudy. High 26°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 2%.
Sun29°21°31%Sunday: Rain. High 29°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 31%.

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Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 9.842 MAD

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MAD · Moroccan Dirham

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Casablanca

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

Every year

JunMawazineRabat, a day trip
SepBoulevard des Jeunes MusiciensCasablanca

Day trips by train

Rabatabout 1 hour by roadThe capital's walled kasbah and river mouth, about 87 km up the coast by the tourist board's figures.Read the guide
El Jadidaabout 1.5 hours by roadA walled Portuguese-era port town on the coast, about 106 km south.
Marrakecha long day by train or roadA full city in its own right, so a day here works only for a first look.Read the guide

Before you go to Casablanca

Stays by area in CasablancaDowntown, medina or seafrontCheck availability

Casablanca city and mosque toursGuided half days with transportCompare tours

eSIM for CasablancaData from the arrivals hallRead the guide

Insurance for CasablancaCover for delays and city theftRead the guide

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Rules for Casablanca, checked

Hassan II Mosque guided visits, Sat to Thu: 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00; Fri: 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 14:00. Foreign adults 140 dhs. Reservation required.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Hassan II Mosque dress code: cover shoulders, chest and knees. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed, and shoes come off before entering.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Taxis: agree the fare or use the meter. Ride-hailing cars may be unregulated and uninsured, and police can order you out of an unlicensed taxi.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source

All Casablanca guides

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Where to stayWhere to stay in Casablanca: Centre Ville, the medina or the CornicheChecked Oct 2, 2026

ItineraryCasablanca in one day: mosque, Art Deco center and the CornicheChecked Oct 2, 2026

How toHassan II Mosque tickets and tours: times, fees and dress rulesChecked Oct 2, 2026

Plan around Casablanca

All of Morocco

Cities, desert, coast and entry basics

Read the guide Marrakech travel guide

The imperial city most people head to next

Read the guide Fes travel guide

The medina and madrasas, a rail ride north-east

Read the guide Rabat

The capital, up the coast by train

Read the guide Safi

Potters' port on the Atlantic coast to the south

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Casablanca FAQ

Is Casablanca worth visiting?

Yes for one night or a layover: the Hassan II Mosque is the one must-see, and the Art Deco center and corniche fill the rest of a day. If you only have a few days in Morocco, spend them in Marrakech or Fes instead.

How many days do you need in Casablanca?

One full day covers the mosque, downtown and a seafront dinner. Add a second day only for the Habous quarter, the old medina and a beach afternoon, or as a base for Rabat.

How do you visit the Hassan II Mosque?

On a reserved guided visit. The mosque lists morning slots plus an early afternoon slot, with fewer on Fridays, and asks you to cover shoulders, chest and knees. Check the Foundation's page for current times and fees before you plan around it.

Is Casablanca safe at night?

Mostly, with normal city care. The UK government advises avoiding quiet areas after dark and not carrying valuables, and notes bag-snatching and knife thefts in major cities and on beaches. Use a taxi after dark.

How do you get from Casablanca airport to the city?

A direct train runs from Mohammed V airport to the city's rail stations, and taxis wait outside arrivals. Check the ONCF timetable for your arrival hour, and agree a taxi fare before you get in.