Insiders’ Casablanca, Morocco Tourism Guide for the Best Trip

Hi there! Planning a trip to the beautiful city of Casablanca? Welcome to your essential Casablanca, Morocco tourism guide! 

Casablanca is such a unique city, and one that I absolutely recommend checking out on a Morocco vacation. 

Casablanca is often bypassed for more popular cities such as Marrakesh and Chefchaouen, however, I definitely recommend spending at least a couple days in Casablanca as well. 

There are many direct flights from North America and Europe into Casablanca, and from the city you can easily access other major cities such as Fes, Marrakech and Rabat by car. 

In this Casablanca, Morocco tourism guide you’ll find an overview of the must see attractions, fantastic accommodation options, and delicious restaurants. 

For a detailed guide with more in-depth reviews, be sure to check out our guide to the best things to see and places to visit in Casablanca, Morocco! 

Let’s get right into the Casablanca travel guide!

Casablanca, Morocco Tourism Guide for the Best Trip

Sleep – The Best Hotels in Casablanca

There are tons of hotels and guest houses to choose from all across the city, and many are so beautiful!

When looking for accommodations in Casablanca, I recommend three main neighborhoods: Anfa (near the beach), Habbous (a nice market neighborhood) and City Center (where most of the action is.)

Luxury Hotels

Casablanca is home to many stunning, luxury hotels that make wonderful places to stay while in the city! 

Some of the most popular and best hotels in Morocco can definitely be found in Casablanca. Additionally, many of these luxury hotels are still quite affordable, with rates from $90+ per night. If you’re looking for a luxury accommodation, without paying the same price that you would in many European and North American cities, you’ll definitely find great options in Casablanca. 

• The Four Seasons 
  • During my trip to Casablanca we stayed at The Four Seasons. It’s a beautiful hotel right on the beach in Anfa. It is about 15 minutes by car from downtown Casablanca, but taxis are inexpensive and it was nice to be in a quiet area! 
• Radisson Blu Hotel Casablanca City Center
• Le Casablanca Hotel
• ONOMO Hotel Casablanca City Center 
• Boutique Hotel Gauthie

Mid-Range Hotels

There are many mid-range hotels and AirBnbs that travelers can stay in all over the city. Many of these hotels are absolutely beautiful and offer gorgeous accommodations at an affordable price. 

You’ll find a plethora of mid-range hotels to choose from, usually averaging $40-$80 per night. 

• Relax Hotel Casa Voyageurs
• Adagio Casablanca City Center
• Hotel Moroccan House

Budget Accommodations

For budget accommodations in Casablanca, definitely check out the many riads (guest houses) around the city. 

A riad is a traditional type of Moroccan home, featuring an indoor courtyard/garden. Many riads, in addition to being absolutely gorgeous, are run by locals and are often located near medinas. Definitely check out riads in Morocco for a very authentic experience. There are more riads in nearby cities of Marrakech and Fes than in Casablanca, however. In Marrakech, a single room can go for as little $8 a night. Tip: Most riads are also listed on AirBnb!

• Ryad 91
• Mosque view luxury room with private terrace

Eat – The Best Restaurants in Casablanca

Le Basmane – $$$ (expensive option)

Check out Le Basmane for a traditional Moroccan dinner! These meals are pricey for Moroccan standards ($18-30 per dinner), but well worth it for the food. The restaurant also serves alcohol, which isn’t always available in other restaurants around the city. In addition to the delicious food, there is also a belly dancing show at 10pm every night!

Le Marly – $$ (moderate option)

Le Marly is such a wonderful restaurant and I highly recommend it for dinner! The restaurant is very chic and I absolutely adored the atmosphere, it reminded me of quaint restaurants in Paris. 

The one issue we had, however, was the very potent smell of smoke throughout the entire restaurant. Sit on the patio to avoid this! Click here for Le Marly’s website + menus!

Rick’s Cafe – $$ (moderate option)

Rick’s Cafe is a famous Casablanca restaurant – made after the famous movie Casablanca. The ambiance is amazing and it really feels like you’re stepping back in time to the 1940s. 

The food is good and overall, it’s a really fun experience to visit Rick’s Cafe. 
Be sure to check out our full review of Rick’s Cafe, complete with menu recommendations, reservation information, and dress code regulations.

Cafe Bianca – $$ (moderate option)

Cafe Bianca is attached to Villa Bianca, another hotel near the Four Seasons. This restaurant has a plethora of options including pasta, salads, meats, and sushi.

They have outdoor seating and it is such a fantastic place for a meal any time of day!

The Medinas – $ (very affordable option)

While touring the medinas, we highly recommend trying the food from local restaurants, shops, and carts. There are a lot of meat, bread, and veggie options to choose from.

It’s a ton of fun to sample all of the different local dishes, and the prices can’t be beat!

Adventures – The Best Places to Visit in Casablanca

There are so many fun places to visit in Casablanca during your trip!

These are some of my top recommendations, but be sure to also check out my Itinerary for the Perfect 7 Days in Casablanca for even more recommendations and information!

Take a Food Tour 

One of my favorite things to do when visiting a new place is to take a food tour! There are so many delicious food places to visit around the city, and it’s so fun to try local cuisine and learn more about the culture.  

Food Tour Options:

• Casablanca Food Tour
• Moroccan Street Food Tour
• Casablanca Food Tour – Marché Central & Seafood Lunch
• Cooking with a traditional Moroccan Family

Take a City Tour 

If you have a limited amount of time in Casablanca, a city tour is a fantastic way to see many of the major sites! 

Even if you’re staying in Casablanca for a longer vacation, a city tour is a great activity for your first day in the city, so you can get to know the neighborhoods and learn about fun things to do! 

Casablanca City Tours: 

• Casablanca City Tour
• Local Experience on Foot
• Casablanca City Tour – AirBnb 

Check out Habbous

During your visit to Casablanca, spending time in the neighborhood of Habbous is a must. 

Habbous, also known as the New Medina, is an open-air market filled with food, pottery, crafts, art, and so much more.

Although Habbous is a medina, it is much smaller and more relaxed than the Old Medina. Because of its small size, it is significantly easier to navigate and you definitely won’t get lost in a maze of shops and food stalls. This is where I did the majority of my shopping!

Check out the Old Medina

The Old Medina in Casablanca is such an exciting place to visit. This walled, historical center of the city is filled with tiny maze-like streets with tons of shops, food stalls and vendors. 

There is so much to do and see in Old Medina, and you can spend hours wandering around the little streets. Expect to get lost, as it is almost impossible to navigate the interior of the medina – however, this is all part of the fun! 

The Old Medina is much busier and more crowded than Habbous (the New Medina), but both are absolutely worth visiting.

Take Day Trips

While visiting Morocco it is very easy to travel between cities. You can take guided tours, rent a car, or take trains. Morocco has a great train system and Rabat (the capital) has a new, modern train station. The trains are fast and inexpensive in comparison to private cars. 

Casablanca is a good place to base yourself for day trips! There are many other major cities located quite close by. Rabat is 1 hour by car and Marrakech, Fez and Tangiers are all about 3 hours away by car.  For more information about day tours and to read about our experiences, check out our post all about the best day trips from Casablanca.

Guided Day Trips from Casablanca: 

• Marrakech Day Trip including Lunch, Camel Ride from Casablanca
• Casablanca to Marrakech Day Trip with Camel Ride
• Chefchaouen Bleu City Day Trip from Casablanca
• From Casablanca: Full Day Trip to Tangier by the High speed train

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So there you have it! I hope you enjoyed this Casablanca, Morocco Tourism Guide! 

There are so many things to do and see in Casablanca, and it should absolutely be added to any Morocco vacation itinerary! 

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Ready to keep planning your Morocco trip? Be sure to check out our other posts: 

• Review Of Rick’s Cafe in Casablanca, Morocco
• Itinerary for the Perfect 7 Days in Casablanca, Morocco
• Tips for traveling to Morocco
• Morocco Female Traveler Lookbook
• The Best Day Trips from Casablanca, Morocco
• Packing Guide for Morocco in August

♡Maggie

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