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The Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic shore, Casablanca

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Casablanca Luxury Hotels, the Hassan II Mosque and the Atlantic

Casablanca is Morocco's business capital and its front door to America, a sophisticated Atlantic city of luxury hotels, Art Deco boulevards and the Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world.

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At a glance

Casablanca at a glance

Best months
April to June and September to November; mild all year
From New York JFK
About 7 hours nonstop on Royal Air Maroc
Time difference
5 to 6 hours ahead of US Eastern
Visa
US passport holders: no visa for stays up to 90 days
Currency
Moroccan dirham; roughly 9 to 10 MAD to US$1 (approximate)
Airport
Mohammed V International (CMN), about 40 minutes from the city

From the United States

Casablanca for travelers from the US

The essentials for American travelers, at a glance.

Entry for US passports
Visa-free; up to 90 days; no fee. Visa details
Getting there
Nonstop to Casablanca from New York, Washington, Miami and Los Angeles on Royal Air Maroc (about 7 hr from New York). All nonstops
Time difference
5 hours ahead of New York (6 in the US winter; an hour less during Ramadan)
Money
Moroccan dirham, about 9 to 10 to the dollar. Cards in hotels; cash in medinas and souks.
Power plugs
Types C and E (European two-pin), 220 V: bring an adapter (most phone and laptop chargers are dual voltage)
Weekend
Saturday and Sunday

Checked October 18, 2026. Rules and schedules change, so confirm on the official portal before you book. Connecting on a Gulf or Turkish carrier? See stopover programs, and plan with your first trip.

Why go

Why go to Casablanca

Most Americans first meet Morocco in Casablanca, because this is where Royal Air Maroc's nonstops from the US land. It is worth more than a connection. The Hassan II Mosque rises over the ocean on its own platform, its minaret among the tallest in the world, and it is one of the few mosques in Morocco that non-Muslim visitors may enter on a guided tour.

Beyond it lies a city of white Art Deco and Neo-Moorish facades from the 1920s and 1930s, the elegant Habous quarter, the beach clubs of Ain Diab and a modern skyline at Casablanca Finance City and the Marina. It is the commercial engine of a Morocco luxury vacation and the easiest base for day trips to Rabat.

An ornate white Art Deco apartment building with sculpted balconies under a blue sky in central Casablanca.
Photo: Sandra Cohen-Rose and Colin Rose from · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Best time to visit Casablanca

The Atlantic keeps Casablanca temperate: summer highs sit in the high 70s °F and winters are mild and sometimes rainy. Spring and autumn are ideal. Friday is the main prayer day but the weekend is Saturday and Sunday. Licensed hotels, restaurants and bars serve alcohol. During Ramadan, hotel restaurants remain open for visitors and the city comes alive after sunset.

Getting to Casablanca

Getting to Casablanca from the US

FromAirlineTime
New York JFKRoyal Air MarocAbout 7 hours nonstop
Washington DullesRoyal Air MarocAbout 7.5 hours nonstop
MiamiRoyal Air MarocAbout 8 hours nonstop
Los AngelesRoyal Air MarocAbout 11 hours nonstop, three a week since June 2026
Private jetCharterMohammed V has a private aviation terminal; see Arrive Privately

Luxury hotels

Luxury hotels in Casablanca

Rooms at the city's best five-stars run from approximately $250 to $600 a night.

Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca

★★★★★ Corniche, Anfa

The city's most relaxed luxury hotel, right on the ocean, with a pool facing the Atlantic and a short walk to the beach clubs of Ain Diab.

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Royal Mansour Casablanca

★★★★★ Avenue des FAR, city center

A 1950s landmark reborn as a polished palace hotel, with rooftop views, a fine spa and celebrated dining.

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Royal Hideaway Casablanca

★★★★★ Near the Hassan II Mosque and Marina

Barceló's first Royal Hideaway in Morocco, with 310 rooms and suites, Moroccan-Mediterranean dining at L'Azurita and private experiences from Art Deco walks to wine tastings.

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Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche

★★★★★ Near the port and old medina

A sleek tower hotel close to the Hassan II Mosque, popular with business travelers for its central position.

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Hyatt Regency Casablanca

★★★★★ Place des Nations Unies

A classic city-center address beside the old medina, steps from the Art Deco boulevards.

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Kenzi Tower Hotel

★★★★★ Twin Center, Maarif

Rooms high in one of the Twin Center towers with sweeping city views and a convenient shopping district below.

Boutique

Le Casablanca Hotel

★★★★★ Boulevard Al Massira

An intimate, residential-style hotel in a quiet garden setting, known for personal service.

Opening late 2026 (to be confirmed)

Lincoln Casablanca, a Radisson Collection Hotel

Boulevard Mohammed V

The restoration of the 1917 Hotel Lincoln, a city landmark, as a 120-room Radisson Collection hotel.

Finest restaurants

Rick's Café

Old medina walls

A loving re-creation of the film's piano bar in a restored courtyard mansion; dinner with live music.

La Sqala

Old fortress bastion

Moroccan breakfasts and lunches in a garden inside an 18th-century fortification.

Le Cabestan

Corniche

Ocean-view seafood and a lounge for sunset.

The hotel dining rooms

Royal Mansour and Four Seasons

For the city's most polished evenings, book the signature restaurants at the two leading palace hotels.

Things to do

Things to do in Casablanca

Tour the Hassan II Mosque in the morning, then walk the Corniche. Take a private architecture walk through the Art Deco center, the Central Market and the Sacré-Coeur Cathedral, now a cultural venue. Browse the Habous quarter for leather, brass and pastries, visit the Villa des Arts, and end the day at a beach club in Ain Diab. Golfers can play at Royal Golf d'Anfa or nearby Bouskoura; see our golf guide.

For shopping, Morocco Mall on the ocean and the boutiques of Maarif and Gauthier cover international brands; the Habous offers traditional crafts. Read more in our guide to malls and souks.

Nearby

The Al Boraq high-speed train links Casablanca to Rabat in under an hour and to Tangier in about two hours; see our guide to the region's trains. Marrakech is under three hours by train or road, and the seaside town of El Jadida, a UNESCO site, is an easy day trip.

Luxury property

Living in Casablanca: luxury property

Casablanca's prime districts, Anfa, Ain Diab, the Marina and Casa Anfa, attract executives and families drawn by international schools and Casablanca Finance City. Foreign buyers can generally purchase freehold property. See Morocco Luxury Real Estate and our list of prime Luxury Real Estate agencies.

Questions travelers ask

Questions travelers ask about Casablanca

Can non-Muslims visit the Hassan II Mosque?

Yes, on guided tours offered at set times most days, except Friday mornings and during prayer. Dress modestly; women may wish to bring a scarf.

Is Casablanca worth more than a stopover?

One or two nights is ideal: the mosque, Art Deco architecture, the Corniche and excellent restaurants make a good start to a Morocco trip.

How do I get from Casablanca to Marrakech?

By train in under three hours, by private car in about two and a half, or by a short Royal Air Maroc flight.

Do Americans need a visa?

No. US passport holders may stay up to 90 days without a visa.

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Weather

Casablanca weather by month

Average day highs, night lows, sea temperature and rainy days for each month, in Fahrenheit and Celsius side by side. The months in gold are the most comfortable for visiting.

Casablanca weather by month, in Fahrenheit and Celsius
MonthDay highNight lowSeaRainy days
°F°C°F°C°F°C
Jan64°18°48°9°64°18°6
Feb64°18°50°10°63°17°7
Mar66°19°52°11°64°18°9
Apr70°21°56°13°66°19°6
May74°24°60°16°68°20°4
Jun78°25°64°18°73°23°2
Jul81°27°68°20°74°23°0
Aug82°28°69°20°74°24°0
Sep80°26°66°19°74°23°1
Oct77°25°62°17°72°22°5
Nov71°21°55°13°69°20°6
Dec67°19°51°11°65°18°6

Averages for 2015–2024, Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5). Sea temperatures: 2023–2024. Rainy days: days with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.

Checked October 2026. Prices and dates are approximate and can change. See our standard.