6 Hotspots You Must Visit In Casablanca
A city by night, full of upscale modern restaurants, clubs, and live bars, Casablanca is a seaside resort and Moroccan cultural center that blends harmoniously with its beautiful seaside setting. As well as being Morocco’s largest city and a thriving industrial area, it also has a colorful charm, with ancient mosques and markets that are a living history.
Hassan II Mosque
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Built by King Hassan II with money raised from the people, the Islamic Mosque was completed in 1993. It is the largest mosque in Morocco and the third largest in the world. French architect Michel Pinseau designed the temple to float on the Atlantic Ocean, with parts of the temple leaning against the cliffs, in accordance with the verse that says that the throne of God is built on water. The 210-meter-high tower, the interior of the temple, which can hold 25,000 people, and the roof that opens up are very impressive. The Moorish style, which can also be found in the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, is easily recognizable in this mosque. Non-Muslims can visit the interior on tours at certain times.
Casablanca Breakwater
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From the warm sunshine of the afternoon until sunset, the Casablanca breakwater is packed with locals. Around the breakwater, shirtless swimmers, young men, and international travelers gather together to gaze out at the Atlantic Ocean as if they’ve made a pact. It is one of the must-do things to do in Casablanca, to sit and reflect in the cool breeze that blows steadily from the Atlantic Ocean. It’s best to visit at sunset, when you’ll be able to take some great photos with the Hassan II Mosque.
Mohammed V Square
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A circular square in the center of Casablanca’s city center. It has a large fountain in the center and is filled with locals feeding the flocks of pigeons around it. As you travel through Morocco’s cities, you’ll see many squares and mosques named after King Mohammed V. This is because Morocco gained its independence during his reign. The buildings around Mohammed V Square, including courthouses, banks, and telephone offices, were mostly built during the French colonial period, giving it an exotic look. The scattered cannons and clock towers also make great subjects. It’s close to the medina and Kasbah Fort station, so you can take a break after exploring together.
Central Market
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A traditional market that harmoniously fuses French and Moroccan cultures
Most of the products you’ll find in the markets are not marked with prices, so you can haggle over the price. Crafts, fine carpets, and leather goods are generally of good quality and inexpensive, but you’ll need to be careful to recognize the genuine article and not an imitation. Ornately decorated tagine plates, leather belts and jackets, jewelry, and embroidered clothing are some of the most popular souvenirs among tourists. The main products available in Casablanca, Morocco’s first city, are of good quality throughout the country.
Casablanca Old Medina
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The Old City is the only place in the modern city of Casablanca where time has stood still. Like other cities in Morocco, it is within the city walls and is not accessible by car. As you wander through the alleyways of the medina, you’ll be surrounded by the smell of people. The stinking, grimy alleyways are full of incredible murals and exotic landscapes that will keep your camera shutter clicking. Be warned that when foreign travelers show up in the medina, the locals are very interested in them and will often approach you asking for directions.
Moroccan Museum of Judaism
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The only museum of its kind in the Arab world, this is a reminder that Morocco was once home to hundreds of thousands of Jews. The museum is filled with old historical treasures and brings the city’s Jewish history to life.
