Casablanca

Casablanca: Paris of Africa

• City Atmosphere: Casablanca offers a blend of modernity and tradition, with bustling boulevards and serene old lanes.
• The Hassan II Mosque: This beautiful Mosque, with its towering minaret, dominates the skyline and creates a breathtaking silhouette against the setting sun. It is also one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslims, capable of accommodating a large number of worshippers. Its visual appeal lies in its intricate carvings, stained glass windows, and a stunning minaret. It is truly an iconic landmark of this city.
• Evenings: The Corniche, Casablanca’s oceanfront promenade, comes alive at sunset with locals enjoying the sea breeze, sipping mint tea or lounging by the beach. There is also a vibrant social scene centered around cafés such as The Cabestan.     
• Architectural Style: Casablanca’s cityscape features a blend of Moroccan tradition and French colonial heritage, with Art Deco buildings from the 1930s and a traditional Old Medina.
• Cultural Activities: Casablanca’s dual identity can be witnessed in its bookshops, displaying Arabic literature and French novels side by side. 
• Café Culture: Cafés are integral to daily life, offering a relaxed atmosphere for socializing and enjoying traditional beverages like mint tea and nous-nous.
• Place Mohammed V: Enjoying a café on Place Mohammed V allows for people-watching and soaking in the city’s ambiance, with the illuminated Mahkama du Pacha and Palais de Justice as a backdrop.
• The Golden Age of Hollywood: Rick’s Café evokes the nostalgia of the 1942 film classic “Casablanca” with its colonial décor and film-inspired vibes. The café features live piano music and on Sunday nights, live jazz. The menu offers Continental cuisine, with options like Champagne Oysters, Seafood Linguini and Rib-Eye Steak. 
• Nightlife: Casablanca offers a vibrant nightlife with chic lounges, clubs, and trendy restaurants by the sea. The city’s nightlife reflects its cosmopolitan nature, with a mix of languages being spoken.
• Traditional Music: Gnawa music, with its hypnotic rhythms and spiritual roots, provides a link to Morocco’s African heritage.
• Evening Activities: Enjoying pastries at a pâtisserie or taking a stroll along the waterfront are popular ways to end the evening.
• Food: Casablanca offers a diverse and aromatic culinary experience, with a variety of dishes like kebabs, sellou, flatbreads, coffee, tea, and ma’akouda.
• Tajine: Traditional tajines feature bold and comforting flavors, such as ginger, turmeric, saffron, preserved lemon, olive, and caramelized onions.
• Street Food Delights: Savor traditional Moroccan dishes like bissara (fava bean soup) and fresh juices like jus d’orange (Orange Juice) and jus de canne (Sugar Cane Juice)
• Seafood: Enjoy fresh seafood like fried calamari and grilled fish, enhanced with local doqq lemons.