Flights to Casablanca

From Mohammed V into the city

The airport train runs to Casa-Voyageurs and Casa-Port stations in about 40 minutes, and grand taxis take a similar time outside rush hour. From Casa-Voyageurs, the Al Boraq high-speed line reaches Rabat in under an hour and Tangier in a little over two, while regular trains run to Marrakech in under three hours. Many travellers use Casablanca as a gateway, connecting onwards with Royal Air Maroc to Fes, Agadir or Dakhla.

Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche

Completed in 1993, the Hassan II Mosque stands partly over the ocean, and its minaret, around 210 metres tall, is one of the tallest in the world. It is one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslim visitors, on guided tours outside prayer times. West of it, the Corniche in Ain Diab has beach clubs, seafood restaurants and an evening promenade.

Art Deco streets and the Habous Quarter

Central Casablanca was laid out in the early 20th century, and boulevards around Place Mohammed V are lined with white Art Deco and Mauresque buildings, which blend French and Moroccan design. The Habous Quarter, built in the 1930s, has arcaded lanes selling olives, pastries and crafts, and the old medina near the port is small and easy to explore. A modern tram network links most sights, and Rick's Cafe, a piano bar styled on the classic film, sits on the edge of the medina.

When to book

Casablanca is mild all year, rarely above 27°C in summer or below 17°C by day in winter, with most rain falling between November and March. Fares rise in July and August and around Eid, when many British-Moroccan families travel, so book early for those dates. Business travel keeps weekday flights busy all year.

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