Where to stay in Casablanca — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Casablanca is Morocco's largest city and Atlantic-coast metropolis — not the storybook Morocco of Marrakech, but a working business capital where French-era Art Deco meets a giant seafront mosque and modern malls. The headline act is the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques on earth, built partly out over the ocean with a 210-metre minaret. Stroll the Corniche, eat fresh Atlantic seafood, and dip into Rick's Cafe for the movie nostalgia. For most travellers Casablanca is the front door to Morocco, thanks to the country's biggest airport.
Why stay in Casablanca
A mosque you can go inside
The Hassan II Mosque is one of few Moroccan mosques open to non-Muslims, holds up to 105,000 worshippers, has a retractable roof, and sits partly over the Atlantic.
Walk the Atlantic
The Corniche promenade runs from the mosque out to Ain Diab, lined with cafes, seafood restaurants and beaches — prime spot for an evening sunset stroll.
Art Deco architecture city
Downtown is packed with 1920s-30s Art Deco and Mauresque buildings, especially around Place Mohammed V — an easy half-day of architecture spotting.
The country's main gateway
Mohammed V Airport is Morocco's largest, with a direct train into the city, making Casablanca the most convenient place to start or end a trip.
Pick an area first — where to stay in Casablanca
Location is the single most important thing about a hotel — choose the right area first, then pick the hotel
City Center / Casa-PortNear the Old Medina, Art Deco core, central market, Casa-Port station and the tram — the easiest, most central base for first-timers.
Coming soonMaarifModern, stylish district full of cafes, bakeries and international fashion brands — a lively, urban vibe popular with young locals.
Coming soonAin Diab / CornicheBeachfront strip with ocean-view hotels, sandy beaches, seafood spots and nightlife — wake up to the sound of the waves.
Coming soonAnfaThe city's most exclusive residential area — quiet and upscale, close to leafy Anfa Park, for travellers who want calm luxury.
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Local dishes to try in Casablanca
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Tagine
Slow-cooked stew in a conical clay pot — lamb, chicken or beef with olives, preserved lemon, dried fruit and spices. Coastal Casablanca often does a seafood version.
📍 Main dish - 2🍛
Couscous
Steamed semolina served with stewed meat and vegetables — traditionally a Friday dish in Morocco and available all over the city.
📍 Main dish - 3🥧
Pastilla
A flaky thin-dough pie filled with chicken or fish (traditionally pigeon), dusted with sugar and cinnamon — a sweet-savory Andalusian classic.
📍 Savory-sweet pie - 4🐟
Atlantic seafood
As a major port, Casablanca has superb fresh seafood — grilled fish, prawns and shellfish at Corniche restaurants and the fish market, often great value.
📍 Local specialty - 5🍢
Brochettes
Skewers of spiced marinated meat grilled over charcoal, eaten with Moroccan bread — a hugely popular and easy-to-find street snack across the city.
📍 Street food - 6🥔
Maakouda & Bissara
Maakouda are crisp fried potato fritters; bissara is a warm fava-bean soup drizzled with olive oil — cheap, comforting local bites.
📍 Snacks
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Hassan II Mosque
Africa's largest mosque, built partly over the sea with a 210m minaret. Non-Muslims can join guided interior tours in several languages — the city's unmissable sight.
📍 Landmark - 2🌊
The Corniche (Ain Diab)
A miles-long oceanfront promenade with cafes, seafood restaurants and beaches — the city's favourite place for an evening walk and Atlantic sunsets.
📍 Seafront - 3🏘️
Old Medina
Casablanca's medina is among the least touristy in Morocco — a low-key, authentic warren of lanes where you see real daily life with little sales pressure.
📍 Old quarter - 4🛍️
Quartier Habous (New Medina)
Built by the French in the early 1900s, mixing Moroccan riads with European architecture. Shop leather, sweets and spices from relaxed, low-pressure vendors.
📍 Market/architecture - 5⚖️
Mahkama du Pacha
A 1941-42 courthouse and reception hall showcasing traditional zellige tilework, carved stucco, multi-foil arches and cedar woodwork — a hidden craft gem.
📍 Architecture - 6🏛️
Place Mohammed V
The city's main civic square, ringed by early-1900s buildings blending Moroccan tradition and modern design, with fountains and pigeons — a classic photo stop.
📍 Square - 7🍸
Rick's Cafe
Recreated from the classic film Casablanca, with live piano and vintage ambience. Moroccan-French-American menu — book ahead, especially for dinner.
📍 Bar/atmosphere - 8🛒
Morocco Mall
One of Africa's biggest malls, at the far end of the Corniche, with an indoor ice rink, a two-storey aquarium and a full lineup of international brands.
📍 Shopping
Things to do in Casablanca
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3 Casablanca hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.3LuxuryHotel Le Doge - Relais & Châteaux
#4 Art Deco boutique · Relais & Châteaux
★ 9.2LuxuryRoyal Mansour Casablanca
#2 Art Deco legend · heart of the city
★ 9.1LuxuryFour Seasons Hotel Casablanca
#1 Atlantic-front luxury · on the Aïn Diab Corniche
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Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche
#5 five-star · heart of the Centre Ville business district
Hyatt Regency Casablanca
#3 Location pick · central-square landmark
Pestana Casablanca Seaside Suites & Residences
#9 Family · Seaside suites in Aïn Diab
Mövenpick Hotel Casablanca
#6 best-value luxury 5-star, central Centre Ville
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🚆 Getting around Casablanca
From Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
Morocco's largest airport, about 30 km from the centre. A direct train runs into the city in roughly 45 minutes — the cheapest, most convenient option.
Train into the city (ONCF)
Tickets from around 40-43 MAD one way. Useful stops include Casa-Port (closest to the centre), Casa-Voyageurs, L'Oasis and Mers Sultan.
Casa Tramway
A modern tram network linking key neighborhoods, running about every 10 minutes by day. A single ride is around 8 MAD, paid via a top-up card at station machines.
Petit & Grand Taxis
Small red petit taxis run within the city — always ask for the meter. Larger white grand taxis handle longer/airport runs, with airport fares around 300 MAD.
Cash still matters
The currency is the dirham (MAD). Malls and big restaurants take cards, but markets, trams, taxis and street food are cash-only — keep small notes handy.
Where to go next near Casablanca
MarrakechMorocco's Red City: the buzz of Jemaa el-Fnaa, a labyrinth of souks, and serene riads hidden behind ochre walls.
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FesWhere to stay in Fes, Morocco — honest picks on neighborhoods, must-see sights, bold Fassi food, and how to find your way through the medina maze.
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RabatMorocco's calm Atlantic capital, with the Hassan Tower, a blue kasbah and a UNESCO old town.
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ChefchaouenA whole town painted shades of blue — photogenic lanes, a craft souk, and Rif mountain views.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Casablanca
How many days do I need in Casablanca?+
About two days covers the highlights — the Hassan II Mosque, Quartier Habous, the Corniche and Morocco Mall. Many travellers use Casablanca to start or end a trip before heading on to Marrakech or Fes.
Can I go inside the Hassan II Mosque?+
Yes — it's one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslims, via guided tours at set times (offered in several languages). Dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered, and check tour times ahead.
What's the best way from the airport into town?+
The ONCF train is best value — around 40-43 MAD and about 45 minutes, arriving at Casa-Port near the centre. For groups or heavy luggage, a white grand taxi runs roughly 300 MAD.
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