Discover Casablanca 2026

Built partly over the Atlantic, the mosque is one of the largest in the world and has the tallest minaret at 210 meters, while its roof can open for stargazing — an architectural masterpiece with room for over 100,000 worshippers.

The lively waterfront promenade along the Ain Diab district combines beach clubs, restaurants and pool facilities with Atlantic views, and is a favorite spot for locals to stroll at sunset or linger in one of the many cafés.

During the French colonial era in the 1920s and 1930s, hundreds of buildings in Art Deco style were built in the city center, often blended with Moorish ornamentation, which is why Casablanca is now considered one of Africa's most significant Art Deco cities.

Inspired by the legendary Hollywood classic Casablanca, a former US diplomat opened this stylish, colonial-style restaurant, which attracts fans of the film classic with live piano music and a cinema-themed bar, even though the movie itself was never shot here.

Mohammed V Airport is about 30 kilometers southeast of the center and reachable by train in about 35 minutes. From Zurich, there are direct flights several times a week with a flight time of around three hours.

Built partly over the Atlantic, the mosque is one of the largest in the world and has the tallest minaret at 210 meters, while its roof can open for stargazing — an architectural masterpiece with room for over 100,000 worshippers.

The lively waterfront promenade along the Ain Diab district combines beach clubs, restaurants and pool facilities with Atlantic views, and is a favorite spot for locals to stroll at sunset or linger in one of the many cafés.

During the French colonial era in the 1920s and 1930s, hundreds of buildings in Art Deco style were built in the city center, often blended with Moorish ornamentation, which is why Casablanca is now considered one of Africa's most significant Art Deco cities.