1 Day Trip to Casablanca from Marrakech
Take a day trip to Casablanca from Marrakech. It’s the biggest city in the Maghreb region. Travel there by minibus for a fun adventure! Wander the narrow streets and alleys. Visit Mohammed V Square and shop for souvenirs. Casablanca is the biggest city in the Maghreb and the eighth largest in the Arab world. Casablanca is Morocco’s main port and one of Africa’s largest financial centers. Casablanca sits on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. In the 8th century, it played a key role in the Berber Barghawata kingdom. In the 14th century, the Marinids used it as a key port. In the 15th century, it became a safe port for pirates. After an earthquake in 1755, the Portuguese took control of Casablanca. The quake had caused extensive destruction in the city. Sultan Mohammed Ben Abdallah rebuilt it, and the French colonized it in the 20th century.
Explore the iconic spots of Casablanca on a guided walking tour. Casablanca, or Dar El Baïda in Arabic, means “white city.” A group of Spanish and Portuguese navigators noticed the white houses facing the sea in Anfa. They named it after them. Explore this dynamic city and admire its boulevards and modern infrastructure. Stroll through the harbors district, known for its small squares and arcade alleys. It is a mix of a modern city and the Medina’s maze-like passages. Continue the visit to the United Nations Square and the superb Mohammed V Square. Then join the central market to admire the royal palace of the city. Visit the colorful harbors district and discover the Mahkama, the city’s court. Visit the city’s two holy sites: Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Hassan II Mosque. End the ride in Anfa’s residential area. Then shop for souvenirs in the new, sea-facing shopping center.
