Casablanca - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some interesting/fun things to do in the area? Can you recommend any “hidden gems"?
Road trips to discover local history. - Sep 2022
No. The local beaches are very dirty and trash is thrown all over the ground all over the city. It is a very dirty city and there isn't much to do in Casa. There are two malls and a movie theater that plays English movies on Thursdays. The movie theater is not air conditioned. : ( - Feb 2016
Shopping in the habbous - French designed "souk", you can get good deals here as very few tourists come through. Seeing the Hassan II Mosque. Eating at Rick's. Water park (especially during Ramadan). - Jul 2014
Getting out of the city is key, even just 15 minutes down the coast. If you're into Moroccan goods, there are lots of things to buy at the habbous. You can run around the track at GWA with your government ID which is pleasant. Villa Mirador has a play structure for kids and a pool and tennis courts that is accessible to all. - May 2014
The beaches -- nicer the further you get away from Casa. There are close decent ones like to Dar Bouaza, the "habbous" is great for picking up rugs, crafts, olives, olive oil, going to cafes for excellent coffee and just to hang out, the water park is pretty fun. There is golf, surfing, and more chances to play soccer than you could ever believe. - Jun 2012
Travel, eat, shop, and when you get tired of Morocco, you can hop a cheap short flight to Europe. - Apr 2010
In Casablanca...walk along the Corniche with everyone else on the weekend, tour the Grand Mosque, shop at all of the fancy French stores, explore Habous, eat out at a restuarant. Getting out of Casablanca for a few hours or a few days can be a fantastic expierence. There are decent beaches within 30 minutes of the city. Coastal cities such as El Jadida and Essaouira are unique places to visit. Marrakesh, Fez and Tangier can all be reached in 2-4 hours on new 4-lane highways. Families often drive 90 minutes to Rabat to go to the Zoo or play at the American Club playground. - Mar 2008
