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CASABLANCA

aBOUT the CITY

Casablanca is probably Morocco’s most famous city, only rivalled by Marrakech, but you can put all black and white thoughts of Bogart and Bergman aside; this is a living, breathing city that will draw you to its heart. It’s a cosmopolitan place packed with art galleries, fine restaurants, top fashion designers and cutting edge nightlife. At the same time it’s full of striking architecture such as the Hassan II mosque and the Mahkama du Pacha. You can spend time and money in the old medina or the giant shopping mall that’s the largest in Africa. Casablanca is a cultural melting pot, a progressive city that welcomes visitors with open arms.

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CASABLANCA BEACHES

Morocco’s largest city is bordered on its north-western edge by some lovely beaches. Just a short distance away from the city centre is Ain Diab, Casablanca’s main beach. Around a mile long, it has pale sand, great views out into the Atlantic and many beach clubs to visit.
There are often large waves around the shores of Casablanca, so while it’s a great place to have a paddle, most people looking for a swim choose one of the pools along the seafront instead. There are also many cafés and restaurants that line the beach, great for exploring the local cuisine whether you fancy for a light snack or something more substantial.

 

CASABLANCA CULTURAL FESTIVALS

Morocco’s largest city holds festivals throughout the year, so it’s worth coinciding your visit with one of them for an extra special experience.

Jazzablanca is celebrated between April and May, and as the name suggests it’s a festival of jazz, attracting some of the top names in the genre.
April is also the month for the annual Casablanca Theatre and Culture Festival. Every year a theme is chosen and the artists and performers display their works to delighted onlookers. Meanwhile, every October Casablanca holds a Contemporary Dance Festival, drawing people from across the country.

CASABLANCA FAMILY DAYS OUT

Morocco’s largest city is full of great things for families to do. If you’ve got an adventurous clan, there are places where you can get the heart pounding with activities such as go-karting, paintball, football, climbing, skating, swimming, and even riding around on mini quad bikes.
If you have younger children you can enjoy your days in Casablanca at the parks, petting zoo and theme parks that are in the city. Morocco’s largest water park is in Casablanca, and it’s a great place if you want to escape the heat for a day. Africa’s largest shopping mall, Morocco Mall, is in Casablanca too, and as well as all the fantastic shops it has a theme park, IMAX 3D cinema and even an aquarium you can scuba dive in!

 

CASABLANCA FOOD AND DRINK

The vast sprawling city of Casablanca is cosmopolitan, blending Arabic and European influences, up to and including its name which means ‘White House’ in Spanish. As you might expect there is a wide variety of food to be sampled here. Strawberries are sold from wheeled carts, tapas restaurants sell Spanish cuisine and there are even a few sushi bars about. And of course there are plenty of places to sample traditional Moroccan food, mainly based around the medina.

You can’t mention Casablanca without thoughts immediately turning to Bogart, Bergman and their meeting in Rick’s Café. Film buffs will be delighted to know it is actually possible to eat in Rick’s Café, or at least a replica (the movie was filmed in California) and it’s a good place to indulge in a Negroni while listening to the pianist play As Time Goes By.

 

CASABLANCA GOLF

If you love culture and heritage, and also love playing golf, Casablanca will suit you very well indeed. The city has several excellent courses, one of which is the centrally located Royal Golf Anfa. Designed in 1930, this course has been at the heart of the city, and the city’s golf circuit, ever since. Casa Green Golf Club is built in a natural amphitheatre and The Annawras Golf Club a few miles south of the city is the smallest eighteen hole course in all of Morocco. The Royal Golf Mohammedia, is a spectacular course a few miles outside the city. Here holes run through avenues of pine trees and alongside the crashing Atlantic Ocean, giving you a nice mix between links and parkland.

Annawras Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par- 72 (6,030m)
· Clubhouse with gourmet restaurant
· Locker rooms with spa attached
Getting There: 15km south of Casablanca
WOW FACTOR: Most compact 18 hole course in Morocco

Casa Green Golf Club
Designer: Jeremy Pern (2013)
Holes: 18
Par 72 (6,500m)
· Clubhouse with restaurant, bar and magnificent terrace
· Locker rooms with traditional hammams and saunas
· Driving range, huge putting green and 4 practice holes for short game
· Braemar state of the art golf academy
Getting There: Easily reached from the A5 to the east of the city
WOW FACTOR: Probably the best practice facilities in Morocco and the course’s amphitheatre style

Royal Golf Anfa
Designer: M. Nessim Kouhen (1930)
Holes: 9
Par: 35 (2,710m)
· Clubhouse with bar and restaurant
· Locker rooms/Changing facilities
· Driving range
· Golf school
· Swimming pool and sauna
Getting There: Right in the heart of the city
WOW FACTOR: Set in the centre of Casablanca

Royal Golf Mohammedia
Designer: Hugues Lambert (1937)
Holes: 18
Par: 72 (5, 870m)
· Clubhouse with restaurant and bar
· Locker rooms/changing facilities
· Buggy, trolley and club rental
· Driving range and putting green
· Golf school
Getting There: On the outskirts of Mohammedia a few miles North of Casablanca
WOW FACTOR: Includes tennis courts and a swimming pool at the club house

Settat University Royal Golf Club
Designer: Ronald W. Fream
Holes: 9
Par: 37 (3,215m)
· Clubhouse
· Locker rooms
· Buggy, trolley and club rental
· Driving range and putting green
· Tuition available
Getting There: In Settat, 50km South of Casablanca on the N9
WOW FACTOR: Originally designed just for the students of Settat University.

 

CASABLANCA HAMMAMS

The hammams in Casablanca offer a relaxing experience, which retains many of the age old traditions of this unique culture without making you uncomfortable. The hammams in Casablanca have considerate staff who make you feel at ease, and the deep indulgent scrubs will leave you glowing. The hammam buildings themselves, always bustling hives of genteel activity, are charming traditional buildings used as a platform for friendly meetings and exchanges of gossip, so keep your ears open, who knows what you might find out!

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CASABLANCA LUXURY

In Morocco’s largest city, it’s easy to find five star hotels; the tricky part is which one to choose.
As with most cities in Morocco, you have a choice between the old and the new, and grand old riads rub shoulders with stylish new luxury hotels offering red carpet treatment. These are places in which you can expect outstanding comfort, grand elegance and stunning design.

As well as the accommodation, Casablanca can offer you plenty of activities to help you live life in luxury. There are some gorgeous spas and hammams, world-class golf courses and many gourmet restaurants in the city, as well as Africa’s largest shopping centre. Trendy boutiques and some of the finest jewellers in the country ply their trade here allowing you to take a piece of Moroccan luxury home with you.

 

CASABLANCA MICE

Casablanca is the financial hub of Morocco, and so is an ideal location to host your business event. It can be reached directly from most major European cities by air, and has excellent links to the rest of Morocco by plane, road and rail.
This seaside city has a range of five star hotels and resorts to stay in, most of which have excellent facilities for business events including conference suites, lecture halls, and rooms for workshops and meetings. At the end of a long day delegates can make the most of the luxury facilities at hand such as private swimming pools and spas, or head out into the city to enjoy the beach, play a round of golf on of Casablanca’s five pristine courses, or simply explore one of the world’s most famous cities.

 

CASABLANCA MOTORCYCLING

As one of the major entry points to the country, a lot of holidaymakers use Casablanca as the starting point from which to rent a bike and head straight off to explore the rest of the country. We’d recommend a longer stay, so as not to miss out on the sights and sounds of Morocco’s largest city. Exploring on a motorbike is one of the best ways to get around this sprawling metropolis – you make short work of traffic jams, while getting to places that are too far away on foot or pedal cycle.
There are plenty of places to explore near the city too, you’ll soon find yourself travelling through traditional Amazigh villages and finding the cultural heart of Morocco.

 

CASABLANCA MUSIC FESTIVALS

Morocco’s largest city hosts three major music festivals every year. The biggest is simply named Casablanca Festival and is a meeting point for musicians from across the globe. Held annually for three days in July, it’s a celebration with great live music, movie screenings, urban art, dance contests and a host of other delights.
Boulevard is an urban music festival, representing the burgeoning underground music scene of Morocco. Hip-hop, electro, rock, metal and fusion beats can be heard through the three days in September, and some of the coolest acts from Morocco and the US perform there.
A more laid-back event is Jazzablanca, a jazz and world music festival that attracts both local talent and international names every September. Previous performers have included Joss Stone and Ibrahim Maalouf.

CASABLANCA PEOPLE

Morocco’s largest city owes much to its nautical past. Amazigh fishermen plied the waves there for centuries before the city was founded in the 7th century. It soon became the home of pirates and privateers who targeted ships travelling past the city. It was eventually taken by the Portuguese who destroyed it in 1468 before building a fortress there in 1515. Over the years the city has changed hands several times, and been held by both the Spanish and the French. That, and its proximity to Europe meant that at one point in the 1940s and 50s nearly half the population was European. (The name of the city itself is, of course, Spanish meaning ‘White House’.) Today it retains its cosmopolitan nature, and visitors will find that residents of Casablanca are very welcoming to visitors.

 

CASABLANCA RETREATS

As Morocco’s largest city, Casablanca is full of people and traffic, but by the same token it has plenty of places to find peace and relaxation. In the 1960s and 70s it was part of the hippy trail and a large part of that laidback vibe still exists in corners of the city.
A yoga retreat in Casablanca is a popular option, and many companies can organise these for you. A beauty and wellness retreat is another way to enjoy your holiday. If you just wish to take a bit of a time out amidst the hustle and bustle of the rest of your trip then there are many spas and hammams where you can pamper yourself.

 

CASABLANCA SHOPPING

Casablanca is a shopping metropolis. It embraces modern European and African elements and mixes them with a growing sense of cultural heritage, making this a truly global shopping experience.
Anyone looking for some retail therapy cannot miss the new Morocco Mall, Africa’s largest shopping centre. Here well known designer brands sit comfortably alongside the craftsmen of Casablanca; there’s a traditional souk to browse. The mall contains an extravagant fairground, and if you tire of browsing the hundreds of shops, why not immerse yourself for a while in the cool surroundings of the aquarium in the centre of the mall?
The city itself is not as densely populated with shops as many other tourist spots, but if you head down to the Medina, or the traditional Derb Ghallef neighbourhood, there is a diverse range of stalls selling everything from arts and crafts to mouthwatering delicacies.

 

CASABLANCA SURFING

As with every surf spot along the Moroccan coast, the water is warm (around 18-24°C) and it benefits from some great swell, especially when the Atlantic waves come in from the north. Beginners should aim for either Jack Beach to the south of Casablanca or the beaches to the north of the city. Dar Bouazza has nice clean wave, perhaps the best left-hand point break in the country.

One of the most notable landmarks in the city is the impressive Hassan II Mosque, and the sea in front of it provides some of the most reliable surf around. The mosque is a remarkable sight to enjoy as you ride in on a six foot wave.

 

top hotels in CASABLANCA

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The KENZI TOWER HOTEL is a true emblem of Morocco that asserts its stunning position in the 28 storey B tower of the Twin Center of Casablanca. Since 2009, our Casablanca center hotel impresses with its size, the magic of its sight and the quality of its services. Its luxurious comfort and the elegance of its decoration make it Casablanca’s address of customized service and the hotel to be when in search of excellence.

KENZI TOWER HOTEL is located in the trendiest and most vibrant downtown setting of Casablanca, Morocco’s economic capital. Ideal for browsing in the shops and only just half an hour away from the Mohamed V International airport, the hotel is the perfect place to stay whether for business or pleasure.

Designed by internationally renowned architect Ricardo Bofill, the KENZI TOWER HOTEL is a 5-star hotel that was created to fascinate. Its impressive views of the Atlantic and the city, dazzle different visitors of the white City. Since its opening, it continues to host the largest Moroccan and international events.

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Stay in Casablanca’s city center, right in the middle of the mythical Mohammed V Boulevard, close to the Old Medina and other major tourist attractions. Our hotel is set among Art Deco buildings, exuding an effortless style. Designed by the well-known Chilean architect Jaime Beriestain, it has 120 sophisticated rooms including 16 suites with a cozy feel, ideal for business and leisure travelers. Unwind in the hotel’s indoor pool and spa and keep in shape in the fitness center. Delegates will appreciate more than 450 square meters of modern meeting spaces and attentive staff in our prime business location.

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The Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca is centrally located within the business district of Casablanca and only a short distance from the Old Medina. The hotel is also easily reachable from both Casablanca Mohamed VI Airport and Casablanca Voyageurs Train Station. Because your arrival is an important point for a successful stay, our hotel offers a Fast Track service as well as Fast Track and VIP transfer package (inside the airport). The service is paid.

Explore a wide variety of conference and meeting spaces are also available in the hotel for events of up to 200 people. From small meetings , to conferences to weddings our hotel offers professional event planners to ensure your event runs smoothly.

Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca offers variety of restaurants to fit the culinary needs of all guests. Our restaurants are open seven days a week. Explore the Casablanca Café, Rooftop Le 16ème and Graffiti. All of them provide international cuisine.

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A true flagship of the Mogador Hotels & Resorts, this Iatest generation 5-star hotel invites you to experience a unique stay only a few cables away from the main business districts and tourist attractions of Casablanca.

Located only five minutes from Casa-Port train station, and with free private on-site parking, Grand Mogador Casablanca has air-conditioned and comfortable rooms, equipped with flat-screen televisions, as well as all the amenities necessary for a high quality stay.

It also has a convention centre with 14 meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi connection.

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The Farah Casablanca is a five-star luxury hotel located in the city center, 5 minutes from Casa-Port train station, the business district, and the old medina. It is perfectly suited for your business stays.

Farah Casablanca is 25 km from Mohammed V International Airport. Shuttles are available upon request.

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In central Casablanca, this hotel offers an indoor swimming pool and an asio-mauresque spa center with hammam. Its suites include free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TV, and some feature a private hot tub.
The décor of each air-conditioned suite at Art Palace Spa is inspired by a celebrity or international icon. Nespresso machines are provided at an extra fee and there is a DVD player, iPod docking station and mini bar. Some suites have a private terrace and therapeutic bath.
Art Palace’s restaurant serves international and local cuisine. Guests can enjoy a cocktail at Le 4 Lounge bar or relax at Le Living Room, for a tea and coffee with a variety of pastries. There is also a permanent art gallery, the Art Hall.
For a more traditional experience, Le Riad Al Fen serves Moroccan cuisine, mint teas and regional delicacies.
Palace Spa provides free parking, 24-hour front desk service and VIP services.

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is located in the very heart of Casablanca – the economic hub of Morocco. Its Art Deco design is reflected in colours, geometric shapes and warm materials. The hotel is perfectly aligned with the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the region and is an ideal location for business travellers.

The hotel is fully equipped with a fitness studio, spa, lobby bar, snack bar and a restaurant that offers local produce combined with the newest culinary trends. Moreover, the hotel has 206 rooms which, under the concept B-Room, provides comfortable and modern amenities, ensuring Barceló Hotel Group’s quality and excellence standards.

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The old private residence, now home to “hotel Le DOGE” was built in the 1930s by an Italian entrepreneur, legend says that it was a gift for his wife, met in Morocco.
Located in the heart of the city, it is immersed in the peaceful Art Deco district where you can discover the jewels of Casablanca’s architecture.
Hotel Le DOGE, a witness of this period, has been renovated with the concern to preserve all its authenticity, its architecture, and its masterpieces.
It is 90 years after its construction that the residence, a pledge of love, became the hotel Le DOGE with a resurrected atmosphere combining the atmosphere of that time, the refinement of personalized service, and great modern comfort.

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Located between the art deco facades and the Old Medina, Hyatt Regency Casablanca invites you to a 2.0 experience with its brasserie Café M, Dar Beida and live shows, the Living Room Bar with incredible cocktails, and the breathtaking views of Casablanca !

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Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche is located a 2-minute walk from the Medina. This 5-star hotel is a 6 minutes from the Hassan II Mosque and it offers 2 restaurants.

Luxurious and contemporary, the rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. They have a seating area and offer views of the city, the Medina, the Great Mosque or the ocean. Free Wi-Fi, a mini-bar and flat-screen TV are also provided.

This 24-floor tower also features a SO Spa that is spread across 2 floors, which has a hot tub, a traditional-style hammam, sauna and a fitness center SO Fit. Beauty and massage treatments combining French and Moroccan beauty expertize are also available.

For events, the Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche features 5 meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 300 people. Guests can dine at Brasserie La Tour, L’Atelier Restaurants and The Cas’art Bar. As of January 2019, the hotel’s restaurant Dans Le Noir provides guests with a gastronomic and sensorial experience in the complete dark. The hotel also features a rooftop bar on the 24th floor, featuring a panoramic view of the Old Medina and the Il Hassan Mosque.

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SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Morocco is one of those types of destinations that can be visited year-round. You have to understand the geography of the country in order to choose the best time to visit Morocco. Taking into account that you have vast desert regions, probably those should not be visited during the peak summer months such as July and August.

Also, knowing that Morocco has most part of its territory with mountains above 10.000 feet and up to 14.000, you will surely encounter snow in highlands above 4200 feet. So, expect snow during the months of November until February. Overall we can say that Morocco is amazing and can be visited from January until December, but the ultimate best times to visit Morocco are during April, May, September, October, and November.

Tourists have been visiting Morocco for years and Moroccans have well-earned reputation for warmth and kindness toward visitors. Moroccan cities are generally very safe, especially in area where tourists frequent. Morocco is very well secured, Police in every location, there is so many checking points, this is what makes Morocco safe and 100% secured to make sure everybody are safe and comfortable in Morocco. Morocco generally has a very low crime rate. Travelers will be safe in Morocco if they take sensible precautions that would apply to any tourist destination around the world.

Travel insurance should be obtained before leaving your country of origin. It is not compulsory to purchase it. Local hospitals have limited diagnostic capability. Private clinics can be expensive, evacuation can cost a lot, luggage can disappear, so insurance is a good idea.

You can relax and wear whatever is familiar, comfortable, and best suited for you during your holidays. Morocco is very tolerant and welcoming to visitors, and you’re not expected to act or look like a Moroccan. Longer shorts and shirts are fine for men. Concerning women, it’s a good idea to bring a scarf to cover bare shoulders and arms in rural areas.

It’s not easy to get Moroccan Dirham outside the country as it is a closed currency. Those who succeeded have paid heavy commissions for banks.

There are ATMs everywhere in the country, exchange points, banks, and many businesses/shops/restaurants nowadays accept cards mostly with a 5% transaction fee. The best place to exchange money with high rate is the touristic areas.

The Moroccan Dirham (MAD) is the currency of Morocco. Made up of 100 centimes per unit, the currency is issued by the Bank Al-Maghrib (Morocco’s central bank). Historically, the Moroccan Dirham originates from the Byzantine Empire’s Drachm, and was used in Arabia and the Levant in pre-Islamic times. The name “Dirham” stems from the Roman word “denarius” .

Credit cards are widely used in Morocco in hotels, many shops, restaurants, and cafes. Most stores in markets accept credit cards. The most common types of credit cards used in Morocco are Visa, Master Card, and American Express.

Visitors to Morocco must have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the scheduled return date to enter Morocco and you can obtain a visa from Morocco Consulate before departure. Also, entry visa is available upon arrival Morocco airports against USD 27 per passport for specific nationalities and need to check before.

Some nationalities don’t need a visa to visit Morocco for the purpose of tourism for up to 3 months such as United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Denmark, Netherlands, New Zealand, and Switzerland. For more info and details on entry visa to Morocco please check with the Moroccan consulate or embassy at your country

 It is always recommended for travelers who wish to have their own supply of cigarettes and alcohol with them in Morocco to purchase them upon arrival.

There are duty free shops in the airports in Casablanca, Marrakech, Agadir, Fez, Tangier and Rabat. Tourists are allowed to purchase up to 3 liters of alcohol and up to 200 cigarettes on arrival.

English and French are studied in school all over Morocco. This is why most Moroccans, who live in the cities, speak or understand at least some English words or phrases, and most of Moroccans are speaking French well. Fewer Moroccans can speak Italian, Spanish, and German; however, professionals in the tourism sector are accustomed to visitors who cannot speak Arabic. They speak enough English and many other languages to fulfill the needs of most travelers. Many travelers enjoy their stay in Morocco without learning a single word of Arabic; however, it is always good to learn a few Arabic words to expressing greetings or thanks. If you are planning to visit some places other than popular tourist destinations, it is advisable to learn some Arabic phrases. Generally, Moroccans are friendly and are happy to help anyone, especially foreigners and tourists, even if there is a language barrier.

Many people in the tourism sector depend on tips, as a major part of their income. Therefore, tipping is considered customary in Morocco. It is a customary attitude for expressing ones satisfaction of good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it.

– The same as many hotels all around the globe, the check-in time in most hotels in Morocco is around midday, 1 or 2 PM. If you arrive in the hotel late at night or in the early morning, you may have to pay for an extra night to get to your room immediately without having to wait until the normal check-in time.

Accommodations for travellers in Morocco fall across a broad range—everything from world class luxury to simple hostel accommodations are available. The nicest hotels compare well with luxury hotels anywhere, coming from international hotel chains like Movenpick, Hilton, Four Seasons, and Sofitel. A step down from these is a variety of local hotels that ranges from luxurious to simple. Moroccan hotels have their own rating system that loosely classifies them on a 5-star scale; however, this scale is different from international standards used elsewhere.

Moroccans are well known all over the world for their tolerance and hospitality; however, it is always polite to ask permission before taking a photograph of people, especially women, and stores or products. Photography is non-permitted around army bases, airports, dams and bridges. In most places where photography is prohibited there will be signs to notify you.

Non-Muslims are generally welcome to visit and access Hassan 2 mosques in Casablanca except when they are being used for prayer, on Friday and during the five prayers of the day. Tourists are not allowed to enter any other mosque at any time. Only outside visit is possible.

Most of the monuments, historical sites, and museums in Morocco open from 9 AM until 6 PM. During Ramadan, the holy month of the Islamic calendar, be aware that these hours will change significantly.

Most of the shops in Morocco open from around 9 AM and stay open until 10 PM; however, many shops, cafes, and restaurants especially in main cities like Marrakech, Casablanca, Fez, Agadir, and Rabat stay open much later and some facilities and shops are open 24 hours a day in touristic areas. During Ramadan, the holy month of the Islamic calendar, opening hours may change significantly with shops closed during the middle of the day and staying open much later. Medina Souk in Fez closes Friday Morning.

There is a public transit system in Morocco that uses a rail to link the main towns and buses for inner-city trips. Small private and group tours will typically use large vans and sedans. Medium to large motor coaches is used for larger group holidays.