Morocco Mall

Morocco Mall is a large shopping and leisure complex on Boulevard de la Corniche at the western end of Ain Diab in Casablanca, Morocco. Opened in 2011, it is one of the biggest malls in Africa and combines hundreds of international and Moroccan shops with entertainment features that make it a destination in its own right. The most distinctive attractions are a large aquarium with a tunnel and a tall cylindrical tank, an indoor ice rink, a musical fountain facing the ocean and a seafront terrace with restaurants overlooking the Atlantic. Entry to the mall is free, while the aquarium, rink and other attractions charge separately. Visitors typically spend about three hours, browsing fashion and electronics stores, eating in the food court or at sit-down restaurants, and watching the evening fountain show. Opening hours run daily from about 10:00 to 22:00, and evening is the best time to come, when temperatures drop, the fountain and lighting are on and the terrace fills with families. Weekends and school holidays are the busiest, with crowded corridors and long waits at restaurants, while weekday mornings are much calmer. A good vantage point is the outdoor terrace by the water, which provides sea views and a place to see the sunset. Prices in shops are comparable to European levels, and the mall suits visitors who want air conditioning, familiar brands and family activities. A petit taxi from downtown takes about 25 minutes and costs roughly 50 to 80 MAD, and the corniche location makes it easy to combine with a walk along Ain Diab. Visitors should keep valuables secure and confirm the current show and ticket times for the attractions.