Casablanca is the largest and arguable most international renowned Moroccan city. Here, the old and the new coexist from the original, walled medina to the fading elegance of the art deco building facades in the old French colonial district, and the modern Hassan II Mosque which dramatically juts over the Atlantic Ocean on an ample seaside promontory – one of the largest mosques in the world.   

Located on the Atlantic coast, Casablanca is Morocco’s economic capital. As the centre of business and industry, Casablanca is home to the country’s principal commercial port and its largest international airport, Mohammed V International Airport.   Its location makes it a popular starting point on many Morocco tour itineraries.  Both Rabat and El Jadida lie close to Casablanca.