Casablanca-Settat Attractions Guide 2026

Top attractions

The most popular and significant attractions in Casablanca-Settat.

1. 1

   Hassan II Mosque

   landmarkAdult About 130-150 MAD ($14-16) guided interior visit; confirm current fee at the ticket office · Child About 60-70 MAD ($6.50-7.50) for children1.5 hours

   Tip: Join the first morning guided slot to avoid the largest tour groups · Cover shoulders and knees; shoes are removed before entering the prayer hall · Interior visits are guided only and pause for prayer times and Friday mornings · Buy tickets at the on-site office and check the current fee before queuing · Stay for sunset on the esplanade, when local families gather · Bring a light jacket, as the sea wind on the platform can be strong

2. 2

   Ain Diab Corniche

   beach-promenadeAdult Free to walk; beach clubs charge 100-300 MAD ($11-32) for pool or sunbed access · Child Free to walk2-3 hours

   Tip: Arrive in late afternoon and stay through sunset · Use a beach-club day pass for swimming, as the open sea can be rough · Insist on the meter in petit taxis from downtown · Weekend evenings bring heavy traffic, so allow extra travel time · Keep phones and valuables out of sight when walking the rocks · Check opening times, as many clubs open only from about 10:00

3. 3

   Old Medina of Casablanca

   historic-quarterAdult Free · Child Free1-2 hours

   Tip: Go before 11:00, when stalls are active and the lanes are cooler · Many shops close around Friday midday prayers · Carry small change for snacks and small purchases · Keep bags closed and phones secured in crowded lanes · Politely decline unofficial guides if wandering independently · Avoid exploring the lanes alone after dark

4. 4

   Habous Quarter (New Medina)

   historic-quarterAdult Free · Child Free2 hours

   Tip: Visit in late morning when shops are open and crowds light · Sample pastries by weight and compare prices between shops · Carry cash, as small vendors rarely take cards · Avoid Friday midday, when many businesses pause for prayers · Weekends bring heavy local crowds · Ask before photographing stallholders

5. 5

   Mahkama du Pacha

   historic-siteAdult Free or small donation · Child Free45 minutes

   Tip: Visit on weekday mornings, when access is most likely · Ask at the entrance, since court sessions can restrict visits · Dress modestly and keep voices low · Confirm photography is allowed before taking pictures · A small donation is customary · Combine with a walk through the surrounding Habous Quarter

6. 6

   Place Mohammed V and Art Deco Downtown

   architectureAdult Free · Child Free2 hours

   Tip: Look above the shopfronts, where most Art Deco detail survives · Late morning or golden hour gives the best light on the facades · Most buildings are working offices, so view from outside · Keep bags and phones secured in busy areas · Use the T1 tram to reach the square from Casa Port · Consider a guided architecture walk for building histories

7. 7

   Sacré-Cœur Cathedral

   landmarkAdult Free · Child Free30 minutes

   Tip: Visit in the morning when the white facade is best lit · Confirm locally whether the interior is open, as access is occasional · Dress modestly if entering · Combine with Villa des Arts and Arab League Park · Take a petit taxi from downtown for about 15-20 MAD · Respect any event or exhibition in progress

8. 8

   Morocco Mall

   shopping-attractionAdult Free entry; aquarium and rink are paid · Child Free entry3 hours

   Tip: Come in the evening for the fountain and cooler weather · Aquarium and rink are paid separately from mall entry · Visit on weekday mornings to avoid crowds · Check current show and ticket times on arrival · Allow 25 minutes by petit taxi from downtown and agree the metered fare · Pair with a walk along Ain Diab Corniche

9. 9

   Rick's Café

   landmarkAdult Free to enter; meals 200-450 MAD ($22-48) · Child Free to enter1.5 hours

   Tip: Book ahead for dinner, especially on weekends · Come in the evening for the piano music and atmosphere · Lunch is quieter and cheaper · Dress smartly, as the venue has an upscale feel · Combine with the Sqala Bastion and Old Medina · Treat it as a themed venue, as the film was shot elsewhere

10. 10

    Museum of Moroccan Judaism

    museumAdult About 50-60 MAD ($5.40-6.50) · Child Reduced1 hour

    Tip: Visit on a weekday morning for the quietest galleries · Confirm opening hours, as the museum is closed Mondays · Labels are in Arabic, French and English · Ask about photography rules before taking pictures · Arrange a taxi back, as cabs are sparse nearby · Allow about an hour

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Hours

Most sights open about 09:00; religious interiors close at prayer times and on Friday mornings.

Fees

Mosque interior about 130-150 MAD ($14-16); most museums 20-60 MAD ($2-6.50); markets and promenades free.

Combo Tickets

No multi-site pass exists in Casablanca.

Booking

Book the Hassan II Mosque interior visit online at fmh2.ma in high season; everything else is walk-in.

Photography

Photography is allowed outside and in most courtyards; no video inside the mosque.

Dress Code

Shoulders, chest and knees covered for the mosque and Habous; head covering is not required for visitors.

Emergency

Police 19, Gendarmerie 177, ambulance and fire 15.

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