Highlights
Churches
Marvel at the eclectic mix of architectural styles that make up the fantastic churches in Casablanca. The Cathédrale du Sacré Coeur, for example, is a former Roman Catholic church that boasts an extraordinary architectural mix of Art Deco, Mauresque and neo-Gothic styles. Visit the Church of St John the Evangelist, the oldest church building still in use in Casablanca, built in 1906 on land owned by the British Crown, or explore the Church of Notre-Dame de Lourdes, a fine example of European modernism that boasts striking stained-glass windows and an impressive concrete façade.
Beaches
With miles of sweeping sands, Casablanca is a beach lover’s paradise. Top up your tan as you lounge on comfortable sun beds or in a private cabana, take to the waves with world-class surfing and bodyboarding, or enjoy thrilling motorised watersports or quad biking on the beach. If you’re seeking sun, sand and sea, Casablanca is the place for you!
Hassan Il Mosque
This extravagant building was completed in 1993 after great expense and artistic labour, and the result is one of the largest and most spectacular mosques in the world. The mosque stands on an outcrop jutting out over the Atlantic Ocean and boasts an impressive minaret which stands at 210m-tall, serving as the city’s major landmark. The style of this beautiful building exhibits the best of Moroccan artisanship; its carved wood, stone structures and intricate marble floors are a feast for the eyes. Another impressive feature is the glass floor in the basement, revealing the Atlantic Ocean breaking against the rocks beneath the building.
Old Medina
This 19th-century medina oozes with Moroccan charm and is perfect for an afternoon stroll. Wander along its stalls and meet the passionate, local vendors, or explore the crooked lanes and shaded squares that lie between downtown Casablanca and the Hassan II Mosque.