Mohammedia

Mohammedia, in the Casablanca-Settat region, is a seaside city about 25 km northeast of Casablanca, known as the City of Flowers. It is the closest and cheapest day trip from Casablanca: ONCF suburban trains from Casa Voyageurs reach Mohammedia station in 20 to 30 minutes for about MAD 10-15, with departures every 20 to 30 minutes, and grand taxis from Casa Voyageurs charge roughly MAD 15-20 per seat. Petit taxis then cover the short distance from the station to the seafront. The main draw is the Boulevard de la Corniche and the long city beach, popular with local families and surfers, with cafes and promenades along the sand. The small Kasbah of Mohammedia, a seventeenth-century fortified structure near the old port area, adds a historical stop, and the fish port is known for grilled fish served at simple stalls and restaurants. The zoo area and the city's gardens and flowering streets reflect its nickname. A typical day starts with a late-morning train, a walk along the beach and corniche, a stop at the kasbah, lunch of grilled fish at the port, an afternoon on the sand or in a seafront cafe, and a return train in the evening. May to October is the best season for swimming and beach time, though Atlantic water is cool even in summer. Beaches fill quickly on summer weekends, so arriving before 11 am secures a better spot and easier lunch seating. The whole day costs about MAD 120-250 per person, making it one of the most economical outings from Casablanca. Visitors seeking monuments or museums will find fewer sights than in Rabat or El Jadida, so Mohammedia suits a relaxed seaside break rather than a sightseeing day.