Casablanca, Morocco

Casablanca runs on commerce more than sightseeing, but it holds one of the largest mosques in the world and a genuine Art Deco downtown from its early-20th-century French colonial period. As Morocco's principal airport, it's the entry point most visitors pass through even if they're headed elsewhere in the country.

Top attractions

• •The Hassan II Mosque, built directly on the Atlantic coastline
• •The Art Deco architecture of downtown, particularly around the old Medina
• •The Corniche d'Ain Diab for a seafront walk and seafood
• •The Central Market (Marché Central)
• •Rick's Café, a recreation of the film's iconic setting

Practical tips

• •An ONCF train connects Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) to Casa Voyageurs station in roughly 30–45 minutes.
• •Most travelers use Casablanca as a transit point before continuing by train to Marrakech, Fez, or Rabat — Morocco's rail network is fast and reliable between major cities.
• •Modest dress is expected at the Hassan II Mosque and other religious sites; non-Muslims can visit the mosque interior on a guided tour.

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