MA · Casablanca-Settat · 33.53°N 7.58°W

casablanca

An oceanfront mosque, Art Deco streets and seafood in Morocco's biggest city.

Best time
April–June and September–October are mild enough for long walks. Summer is warmer and busier on the coast; winter can be wet and windy.
How long
1–2 days
Getting there
Fly with one stop, usually via Istanbul, Doha or Dubai, about 17–20 hours all in. The airport train reaches Casa Voyageurs station in about 40 minutes. Morocco is 8 hours behind KL, and Malaysians don't need a visa.
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Dear group chat,An oceanfront mosque, Art Deco streets and seafood in Morocco's biggest city.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingCasablancaMA, Casablanca-Settat
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≈ 11,581 km from KL, as the crow flies
Mosquee Hassan II

Photo: Jürgen Schneider · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

Casablanca is Morocco's big working city on the Atlantic, with trams, apartment blocks and faded Art Deco façades. It's worth a day or two for the Hassan II Mosque, a walk round the old centre and a seafood lunch before heading inland.

Makan

  1. Grilled sardinesFresh sardines with bread and salad, a coastal lunch.Map ↗
  2. Seafood tagineFish with tomatoes, peppers and chermoula, a herby spice paste.Map ↗
  3. Kaab el ghzalCrescent-shaped almond pastries, with mint tea.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Hassan II MosqueOne of the world's largest mosques, built out over the Atlantic, with a 210-metre minaret.Map ↗
  2. Art Deco centreBoulevard Mohammed V and the streets around it, lined with 1920s and 1930s façades.Map ↗
  3. Quartier HabousA 'new medina' built under the French in the early 20th century, with arcades, olive stalls and pastry shops.Map ↗
  4. Ain Diab CornicheThe seafront promenade and beach, for a late-afternoon walk.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Muslim visitors can join prayers at the Hassan II Mosque, which is also one of the few in Morocco with guided tours for non-Muslims.
  • Casablanca has two main stations, Casa Voyageurs and Casa Port, so check which one your train uses.
  • Food is halal as standard, and alcohol is found only in some hotels and restaurants.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.