Discover Casablanca
What to do in Casablanca?
Art Deco architecture, the ocean, fine food and favourite addresses: discover the many faces of Casablanca from Le Doge.
In the heart of Casablanca
a starting point for exploring the city
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Casablanca
capital of Art Deco
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The White City
Visiting Casablanca
Casablanca is not discovered through its great monuments alone. The city also reveals itself through its neighbourhoods, avenues, markets and cafés, as you take the time to observe the contrasts that shape its identity. Morocco’s economic capital blends 20th-century heritage, Moroccan traditions and a resolutely contemporary energy.
What is there to see in Casablanca during your stay? From Le Doge, a townhouse in the heart of the city, set off on foot to explore the centre of Casablanca and its architectural heritage. Continue your stroll towards the old medina, then on to the Hassan II Mosque, a spectacular building facing the Atlantic Ocean.
In the footsteps of Le Doge
Architecture and Art Deco
A stay at Hotel Le Doge is a fine introduction to Casablanca’s architectural heritage. The house itself, built in the 1930s, bears witness to a particularly fertile period for the city’s architecture.
To continue your discovery, make your way to Place Mohammed V, lined with 1920s buildings that blend Art Deco and Hispano-Moorish influences in particular, then follow Boulevard Mohammed V. Its façades tell of an era when modern lines met motifs drawn from Moroccan craftsmanship. This walk through Casablanca’s Art Deco district reveals the full architectural richness of the city centre.
“In Casablanca, you often need only look up to discover, around the corner of an avenue, an Art Deco façade, balcony or detail.”
Between history & creativity
Culture and Heritage
Casablanca’s heritage tells the story of a city shaped by many influences. The Hassan II Mosque is today one of its best-known symbols. Built on the shores of the Atlantic and completed in 1993, it draws on the skills of thousands of Moroccan artisans. A visit offers the chance to admire its zellige tilework, cedar wood and marble.
A taste of Casablanca
Gastronomy and Art de Vivre
Discovering Casablanca also means sitting down to eat. Begin with the Central Market on Boulevard Mohammed V. Fruit and vegetables, fish, flowers and handcrafted goods sit side by side beneath its arcades, in an atmosphere that belongs wholly to everyday Casablanca life.
Take time, too, to discover Moroccan pastries, tea rooms and street food. Then head to the Corniche and Aïn Diab to return to the ocean, walk along the seafront or simply settle in on a terrace. The waterfront offers another way of experiencing Casablanca, far from the bustle of the centre.
Among designers & artisans
Shopping and Lifestyle
In Casablanca, you can move effortlessly from major contemporary brands to craft boutiques. In search of Moroccan objects, the Habous Quarter is an essential stop: rugs, leather, ceramics, carved wood and worked copper await discovery among its stalls and arcades.
The city is also home to designer boutiques, galleries and concept stores that showcase a more contemporary Morocco.
Finally, you can plan a shopping trip to one of Casablanca’s large shopping centres, notably on the seafront.
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20070 Casablanca
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