Top 10 Free Things To do in Casablanca

Située sur le front de mer de Casablanca, By Errammani abderrazak – Wikipedia

Top 10 Free Things To do in Casablanca

Casablanca is now a vast, sophisticated metropolis, but the former French colonial outpost still offers a plethora of movie moments for anyone looking to relive love in the medina and Old City. Casa (as the locals call it) is not overly touristy, yet it is Morocco’s most cosmopolitan and Western-feeling city.

Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city. The city is located on the Atlantic coast of the Chaouia plain in central-western Morocco, and has a population of approximately 3.71 million in the urban area and over 4.27 million in the Greater Casablanca area, making it the most populous city in the Maghreb region and the eighth-largest in the Arab world. Casablanca is considered Morocco’s commercial and business center. The following are some of the top 10 free things to do in Casablanca

1. Visit Temple Beth-el a beautiful synagogue

 Temple Beth-el is the largest Synagogue in Casablanca with a history of the Jews of old & current Morocco. It is indeed the main Jewish site of Casablanca in activity. The temple is located in the city Centre in the old Jewish neighborhood of Casablanca. Visiting the beautiful synagogue would be recommended as it is well preserved. You will be surprised by the maintenance of this spiritual site and the respect of the team for this Synagogue.

2. View the magnificent modern catholic church

A magnificent modern Catholic church with high walls, a simple structure, and magnificent walls of vibrant stained glass, not just windows walls. It was built in 1929-59 by two French architects. It was incredible.

3. Go window shopping at Morocco mall

Mall of Casablanca, By OuSs 200xp – Wikipedia

Morocco Mall is the largest shopping mall in Africa with 190 000m² of floor space in Casablanca, Morocco. It was opened on December 1, 2011, and was designed by Architect Davide Padoa of Design International, a global architecture boutique with its headquarters in London. The project site coordination was led by Miguel Fernandes and Catia Zizzi. Visitors have the opportunity to take a ride through the Centre of the cylinder-shaped aquarium with a 360-degree view of the sea life. Visitors can also go scuba diving with a professional instructor inside the aquarium.

4. Go shopping at Anfaplace Shopping Center

It is a lively, modern shopping complex that includes international merchants, local boutiques, cafés, and other amenities. Sir Norman Foster designed the Anfaplace shopping center, which opened in 2013. It is part of a mixed-use development located west of Casablanca on the Atlantic coast. Anfaplace Mall includes two floors of commercial space and two levels of subterranean parking, with approximately 1,000 parking spaces divided over both levels. Grit Real Estate, an investment group, purchased Anfaplace Mall in 2014 and chose to conduct a thorough research focused at repositioning the mall as a family and lifestyle destination for more visitors.

5. Take best picture at Quartier Habous

Quartier Habous is one of Casablanca’s most picturesque neighborhoods. It’s a city area with a peaceful marketplace. With minimal crowds and called the city’s new Medina. The area is large and well-kept; white houses and street arcs give character, and there are little stores selling Moroccan specialties. Although pricing are normally reasonable, haggling is required. Quartier Habous is a nice area to spend the morning or afternoon, stopping in at the greatest Moroccan pastries, Bennis Habous, or enjoying a delicious cup of tea.

6. Get an interesting view of Hassan 11

Corniche Damietta, By Roland Unger, Wikipedia

Corniche is the promenade that runs along the coast of Casablanca. On sunny days it’s one of the most pleasant places in the city, though if it rains the sound of the Atlantic Ocean and the movement of the waves is also a good show. From the promenade, you can get an interesting view of Hassan II, one of the few mosques that open the door to non-Muslim tourists. The promenade is usually to be a busy area for both tourists and residents, middle or upper class. There are many restaurants, clubs and even, a bit away from the Moroccan traditions, a very active nightlife. Alcohol is forbidden and there is a mall though prices don’t differ much from other westernized countries.

7. Take a train to Luxury hotels

This is one of the main train stations in Casablanca. It is close to the Old Medina. It also facilitates the tourists staying in the luxury hotels here. It is a neat and clean station with English-speaking helpful staff. There are fast food outlets, money exchange booths, clean washrooms, ATMs, clothing stores, and coffee shops here. You can catch trains to Kenitra and the airport from here. The station is located in a beautiful building.

8. Visit Ribat and Island of Sidi Abderrahman

The ribat on the island of Sidi Abderrahman in Ain Diab. By Bernard Gagnon – WikipediaAin Diab is a commune located at the Corniche of Casablanca, Morocco. The commune is affluent and famous for the fashionable stretch of coastline known as the Corniche. There are numerous hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and Lalla Meryem Beach and Ain Diab Beach. There is also the ribat and island of Sidi Abderrahman, which is now connected to the mainland by a bridge.

9. Do window shopping for the most artistic display of fresh fish

This is a historic central market with lovely architecture; a variety of stalls with a colorful selection of fruits, vegetables, and flowers; and the most artistic displays of fresh fish. It is located across from the Central Market Tram Station on Muhammad V Boulevard. However, It is a great place to have lunch, watch people and shop for flowers and food. 

It is one of the oldest markets of the Ville Nouvelle of Casablanca, which was conceived by Pierre Bousquet in 1917. It was rebuilt in Neo-Mauresque style. It has arches, large gateways, and a beautiful central cupola under which stands the cross-shaped fresh fish market. 

10. Go birdwatching

Mohammed V Square is a public square of historical and symbolic significance located in central Casablanca, Morocco. It was established in 1916 at the beginning of the French protectorate in Morocco under Resident-general Hubert Lyautey, on a design by architects Henri Prost and Joseph Marrast. The square is known officially as Mohammed V Square, in honor of the former king of Morocco Mohammed V. The square is known popularly as “Pigeons’ Square” due to the heavy presence of pigeons.