City in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco
Casablanca
Morocco's largest city and business hub: modern, spread out and less touristy than Marrakech, with the Hassan II Mosque, Art Deco centre and a big expat community. Traffic, grit and hassle are the downsides.
At a glance
- Safety3/5Take real precautionsDetails
- Monthly budget$1,420–2,230Comfortable, one person · DH14,000–22,000Details
- Value for money38/100Better value than 37% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goApr–Jun, Sep–OctWarmest: Aug, 30°CDetails
- Air quality19.8 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2024) · PollutedDetails
- Internet57 MbpsFixed broadband, Morocco medianDetails
- Tap waterFilter or boilTap water is treated and chlorinated; many people drink it, but visitors usually stick to bottled or filtered.Details
- LGBTQ+2/5HostileDetails
- Solo travel3/5English: common in tourist areasDetails
- Doctor's visit$25–51Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundBoltWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards and contactless in malls, chains, upscale cafés and hotels; cash for taxis, markets and small shops.Details
Where to stay in Casablanca
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Maârif | Cafés, shops, nightlife and apartments; central |
| Gauthier | Walkable Art Deco area with restaurants and boutiques |
| Anfa / Ain Diab Corniche | Beach clubs, upscale hotels and bars; need a taxi |
| Habous and Old Medina | Crafts and local life; for a few hours, not to stay |
Apps that work in Casablanca
Ride-hailing
Food delivery
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Glovo | Widest restaurant and grocery choice |
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- ONCF: Train times and e-tickets
- CTM: Intercity bus tickets
- Taxis: Red petit taxis must use meters. App drivers may be unlicensed and ask you to sit in the front.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Morocco.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards and contactless in malls, chains, upscale cafés and hotels; cash for taxis, markets and small shops.
- Currency: Dirham (MAD). US$1 ≈ DH9.88 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Plentiful in cities, scarce in desert and mountain villages; dirhams can't be bought abroad, so withdraw on arrival.
- Tipping: Expected: about 10% in restaurants, 10–20 DH for porters and small help, more for guides and drivers.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work at contactless terminals in cities; local wallets need a Moroccan account.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Visa-required nationalities can often apply online through the official eVisa portal (acces-maroc.ma); avoid paid look-alike sites.
- Passport must be valid at least 3 months on arrival and undamaged; damaged passports have been refused entry.
- Make sure your passport gets an entry stamp; travellers without one have had trouble leaving.
Emergency numbers
Police 190 · Ambulance 150 · Fire 150
Plugs
Type C, E · 220 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi kiosks at airport arrivals and shops everywhere; data top-ups are cheap. Passport needed to register. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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