Casablanca-Settat is Morocco's economic heartland on the Atlantic coast: Casablanca with the Hassan II Mosque, the Art Deco downtown and the Ain Diab Corniche, plus the beach town of Mohammedia, the UNESCO-listed Portuguese City of El Jadida, the old port of Azemmour and the oyster lagoon of Oualidia.
Best photo spots
Iconic and lesser-known locations worth shooting.
Hassan II Mosque from the Esplanade
Best time: Sunrise and sunset
El Hank Lighthouse Shoreline
Best time: Sunset
Art Deco Facades on Boulevard Mohammed V
Best time: Late morning
Habous Arches and Doors
Best time: Morning
Portuguese Cistern, El Jadida
Best time: Midday when light shafts enter
Oualidia Lagoon Oyster Farms
Best time: Early morning and sunset
By subject
Match your shooting interest to Casablanca-Settat's strengths.
Items photography
Best times to shoot
Light, weather, and seasonal considerations.
Photography tips
Make your shots stand out.
Ask permission before photographing people.
Do not use video inside the Hassan II Mosque.
Carry a lens cloth for sea spray.