Welcome to Casablanca
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A heady mix of architecture treasures such as the great Hassan II Mosque that glistens with gold in the sunshine to the dusty Old Town. The Ancienne Medina is just a ten minute walk away and to contemporary structures like its twin business centre towers Casablanca is a large, sprawling city full to the brim with people. Sitting on the Atlantic coast of Morocco it’s the country’s largest city and Morocco’s – as well as North Africa’s – chief port. Cruise ships arrive daily to experience its frenetic lifestyle, its stylish restaurants, shopping, its fine food and its often overpowering atmosphere.
Facts
| Population | App. 3,8 million (city), 6,9 million (region) |
| Currency | Dirham (dh or MAD) = 100 centimes. The importing of Dirhams is not allowed and money must be changed once in Morocco. |
| Opening hours | Shops in Casablanca are generally open from 8.30 am – 12 noon and from 3 pm–6 pm in the evening from Monday to Friday, and from 8.30 am–12 noon on Saturdays. They are closed on Sundays. The central market (Marche Central) in Rue Chaouia is open daily 6 am – 2 pm. Banks keep similar hours. The main branches are open from 8:30 am–12 noon. Some open in the afternoons. |
| Website | www.casablanca.ma www.morocco.com www.visitmorocco.org |
| Newspapers | La Quinzaine du Maroc L’Obervateur Leconomiste La vie ‘conomique Tel quel |
| Emergency numbers | Police: 19 Medical: 15 |
| Tourist information | Casablanca Tourist Office 60 bis, Avenue Hassan II, Casablanca Tel: +212 (0)52 220 6266 /65 |
