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Destination Airport: Mohammed V International Airport CMN

Flight duration: 3 hr 10 min

2,001 km as the crow flies

Culinary specialities

Tagine
The tagine, a stew braised in a special clay pot, is a symbol of Moroccan hospitality. Seasoned with saffron, cinnamon, and coriander, it is traditionally cooked over an open fire.

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Did you know?

Mohammed V International Airport is the largest airport in Morocco and the country's most important air hub. It is named after Mohammed V, the former King of Morocco. The airport is known for its blend of modern architecture and Moroccan design elements. There are even traditional Moroccan tea rooms in the terminal! Additionally, the airport handles the majority of international air traffic to and from Morocco.

Places of interest

The impressive Hassan II Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world and is spectacularly located directly on the Atlantic coast. With its 210-metre-high minaret and intricate details, it is considered an architectural masterpiece and one of Casablanca's landmarks.

The historic old town (Medina) invites you to explore its narrow streets, small shops and colourful markets. An authentic glimpse into the everyday life of the city.

The central meeting point and urban heart is the Place Mohammed V, surrounded by impressive colonial-style administrative buildings, well-maintained fountains, and palm trees. An atmospheric example of the blend of French heritage and Moroccan identity.

On the Atlantic coast stretches the Corniche, a long promenade overlooking the sea, lined with cafés, restaurants and beach clubs, especially popular for walks at sunset.

A little quieter, but just as worth seeing, is the Quartier Habous, also known as the „new medina“. Here, traditional Moroccan architecture meets French urban planning with well-kept arcades, bookshops, and arts and crafts in a stylish atmosphere.

Useless knowledge

• Traffic lights are more for decoration here. They exist so that birds have something to sit on.
• You can stroke a camel, but it will still ignore you. Casablanca camels have an ego like a Parisian fashion blogger.
• Street vendors sell watermelons from car boots in the summer.
• In the medina, you can find everything – from spices and dates to a second-hand satellite receiver from 1998.