Casablanca
Morocco · Casablanca-SettatMA
Largest city in Morocco
Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco and the country's economic and business centre. Located on the Atlantic coast of the Chaouia plain in the central-western part of Morocco, the city has a population of about 3.22 million in the urban area, and over 4.27 million in Greater Casablanca, making it the most populous city in the Maghreb region, and the ninth-largest in the Arab world.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,215,935
- Coordinates
- 33.588, -7.611
- Timezone
- Africa/Casablanca
- Elevation
- 115 m
Overview of Casablanca
Casablanca — a large metropolitan hub in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco — is worth a place on your map. About 3,215,935 people are based here. And it shows in how much there is to see. Casablanca is strongest on nature, culture and water sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Casablanca
Nature in Casablanca
(21)Nature lovers get Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. It is a direct read of Casablanca's activity profile. There are 21 tagged experiences in this group.
Culture in Casablanca
(18)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. Counting everything, 18 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Casablanca.
Water Sports in Casablanca
(16)Our data lists Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking and Kiteboarding as water sports options here. The category holds 16 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Casablanca.
Sports in Casablanca
(14)The sports shortlist for Casablanca: Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. It is a direct read of Casablanca's activity profile. There are 14 tagged experiences in this group.
Adventure in Casablanca
(13)Our data lists Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides as adventure options here. The category holds 13 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Casablanca.
Nightlife in Casablanca
(10)Under nightlife, Casablanca is tagged with Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. The category holds 10 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Casablanca.
Wellness in Casablanca
(7)The wellness shortlist for Casablanca: Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Casablanca. 7 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Family in Casablanca
(4)Our data lists Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo as family options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Casablanca.
Shopping in Casablanca
(2)Under shopping, Casablanca is tagged with Food and Shopping. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Casablanca.
More to do in Casablanca
(2)Other activities lovers get Fishing and Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Casablanca. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Casablanca
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
Big-city infrastructure means Casablanca is both easy to reach and easy to navigate. Set your clock to Africa/Casablanca on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Casablanca that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Casablanca known for?
- Travellers associate Casablanca with nature, culture and water sports. It sits in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco and counts about 3,215,935 residents.
- What can you do in Casablanca?
- Casablanca is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Casablanca?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Casablanca located?
- Casablanca belongs to Casablanca-Settat, Morocco, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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