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Editorial
A city with the ocean on its doorstep
A city of the future
The Hassan II Mosque
Casablanca, a happening city
Experiencing the city
Activities in the city
Casablanca, seaside resort
The Casablanca region
Information and useful addresses
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Editorial
Casablanca, an exhilarating megalopolis
The sun is scarcely above the horizon and Casablanca is already waking up. Little
red taxis play dodgems at the feet of the white city’s ultra-modern buildings.
There is no escaping the allure of its grandeur, its pure energy, and all of a
sudden we ourselves are imbued with the same heady dynamism.
Casablanca, economic heart of the Kingdom, lives at a frenetic pace. Business
and art go side by side here, often intermingling. It is here, above all, that tones
and trends are set.
In Casablanca, modern
buildings stand side
by side with Arab-Andalusian architecture
and Art Deco creations
from the 1920s
Why is it that so many artists have found their inspiration in Casablanca?
Perhaps the contrasting curves of its Art Deco buildings are enough to cast
a spell over them. The richness of the city’s architectural heritage is sufficient
in itself to call forth the image of a city where time has no hold. Charged with
history yet resolutely turned towards the future, this most cosmopolitan of cities,
where every nationality is represented, parades its modernity for all to see.
Morocco’s economic nerve centre and keeper of a unique historical heritage,
Casablanca reveals all of its many faces to us.
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A city with the ocean on its doorstep
Aerial view of Casablanca coastline
No historian has ever been able to finally determine who it was that founded the town of Anfa that was eventually to become Casablanca. Some
claim that it was founded in Roman
times, while others point to the Phoenicians or the Zenete Berbers. Under the aegis of the Merinid dynasty,
Anfa remained a small town open to
sea trade with foreign lands. It was
inhabited by sailors and pirates who
thought nothing of attacking passing
ships, and in 1468 the Portuguese invaded it and razed it to the ground in
an effort to protect their trade. Under the Alaouite dynasty, during the
reign of Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben
Abdellah (1757-1790), the town rose
from the ashes and became “Dar Al
Baida” – “White House” or, in the
Spanish tongue, “Casa Blanca”. The
decision to build the Kingdom’s first
major modern port at Casablanca was
taken in 1912. During the Second
World War, the port was to take on
considerable strategic importance.
As the scene of the Anfa Conference
(14 to 24 January 1943), the city received Winston Churchill, Franklin
Roosevelt and Charles de Gaulle along
with a host of diplomats – and diplomatic dealings are only a step away
from doing business! The region’s
economic development was spurred
onwards and upwards by the city’s
burgeoning port activity, tapping national and foreign investment and
giving birth to a modern metropolis
that has now become the Kingdom’s
economic capital.
Casablancan Art Deco in all its glory
Not to be missed out on
In Casablanca, every stone of every district
has a story to tell. As you make your way
through the city, you cross from one era to
another, increasingly persuaded that past
and present have here become one.
Facing the port, the Sqala is a fortified
bastion built in the 18th century by
Sultan Mohamed Ben Abdallah.
This bygone defensive post now
accommodates a restaurant, but the
“Moorish café” still has its ancient cannons
pointing out to sea. Make your way inside
the fortress and you will find a pleasant
Andalusian garden lined with trees, exotic
flora and mint-scented flowerbeds.
Near the port, just a stone’s throw
from ‘’Place des Nations’’, the medina
is the oldest part of the city.
A Casablanca street from the 1930s
The ‘’Café de la Scala’’, a former fortified
bastion now transformed into a haven of
peace where you can enjoy quenching your
thirst in the cool shade of its walls
It was destroyed by an earthquake in
1755, and has a more contemporary
feel to it than the medinas to be found
in other Moroccan towns, its atypical
style a mixture of Arabo-Muslim and
colonial architecture. Nonetheless, all
the authenticity of Moroccan tradition
lives on in its narrow little streets and
their tightly-packed rows of shops.
Walking through the city centre,
visitors cannot fail to be struck by the
legacy of the “Années Folles”. With
their buildings adorned with cupolas,
columns and sculpted balconies, the
1920s and 30s were a period of unique
artistic expression. Casablanca’s
neoclassical, art deco and Moorish
styles continue to attract and inspire
architects from all over the world.
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A city of the future
The Habous district in the southeast
of the city was built in the 1920s. Its
architects, while remaining faithful to
traditional styles and customs, took
care to comply with the dictates of modern urban planning. A district with
a character all of its own, it is made
up of narrow streets, little squares and
stonework arcades, and accommodates a multitude of bazaars and shops
selling traditional craftwork.
The Habous district
The Mahkama, a fine building completed in 1952, was once the city’s
courthouse as well as acting as the
venue for the Pasha’s receptions. To-
day, it is the head office of the Prefecture of Mechouar. The decoration
of its courtyards and sixty-four rooms
makes full use of the many riches of
Moroccan art, and is reminiscent of
history’s great Arabo-Andalusian palaces.
The port has continued to develop
ever since its creation in 1907. Comprising a commercial port, a shipyard
and a yachting harbour equipped with
boarding quays for tourist ferries and
liners, Morocco’s leading port continues to be an essential factor in the
white city’s economic growth.
The white city’s new coast road – good living on the shores of the ocean
Casablanca, between business and pleasure
Casablanca’s port
The Twin Center
Casablanca is a rapidly expanding business city provided with a full range
of modern infrastructures. No less
than 60% of Morocco’s cutting-edge
companies and most of its banks are
headquartered there and its new, ultra-modern Mohammed V Airport is
a large-scale aviation hub. Being so
close to Europe, the city attracts increasing numbers of companies and is
the venue for a whole range of seminars and congresses all year round. A
major business centre and spacious facilities have been designed to accommodate events of whatever magnitude.
Whether you come on holiday or on
business, Casablanca is a city to enjoy,
with no lack of fine hotels to choose
from or entertainment to sample.
A wide range of leisure activities are on
offer, including golf and water sports.
Along the Corniche (coast road), life is
lived to the full, with an endless variety
of activities on tap day and night – cafes,
restaurants, ice-cream parlours, luxury
hotels, shopping malls, playgrounds,
shows, discos, cinemas, water-sports
clubs and much more besides. The development of leisure activities is a top
priority for the city, which will soon be
boasting a marina set in the heart of a
complex combining luxury hotels, offices and apartments. Not far off, in
the Anfa district - the “Moroccan Beverly Hills” - you can acquaint yourself
with the city’s classiest neighbourhood
and the extraordinarily varied architecture of its superb villas.
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The Hassan II Mosque
The full splendour of
the work carried out
by Morocco’s master
craftsmen shines forth
from every corner of the
Hassan II Mosque
The Hassan II Mosque is the largest
in the world after those in Mecca and
Medina, an architectural masterpiece
standing partly over the ocean and
built by His late Majesty King Hassan
II. The ground floor of this magnificent religious edifice houses a perfectly
symmetrical rectangular prayer room
supported by seventy-eight pillars,
where the intermingled reflections of
granite, marble and onyx dazzle the
eyes. Roofed with emerald green tiles,
the room can accommodate 20,000
worshippers inside and 80,000 more
on the esplanade that acts as an extension to it. The Hassan II Mosque also
includes a medersa, a library, a national museum and a series of conference rooms. Superbly decorated by
craftsmen from throughout Morocco,
the edifice cannot but strike wonder
in the heart - frescoes and zellij work
adorned with geometrical motifs,
carved and painted woodwork, richly
intertwined stucco work, arabesques
with abstract or calligraphied motifs,
all bearing ample witness to the extraordinary skill and innovative spirit of
Moroccan craftsmen. Guided tours
open to non-Muslims are organised
daily except for Fridays and at prayer
times.
The Hassan II Mosque’s minaret, the highest anywhere in the world, towers over the Atlantic Ocean
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Casablanca, a happening city
A hotpot bubbling with cultural influences, Casablanca is fertile ground
for Moroccan artistic creation. Young
and dynamic as it is, the city is the
scene of a whole range of events.
“springboards” – are organised for newly
formed groups. Rap, Rock, Fusion –
you name it! The boulevard is an event
that truly represents Morocco’s underground music scene.
The Casablanca Festival
Theatre and Culture Festival
The “Boulevard” of young musicians
Created in 1999, the “boulevard”, as
it has been nicknamed, is an urban
music festival that enables the new Moroccan scene to get themselves heard
by a wider audience. Alongside festival
programming, workshops and competitions – known as “Tremplins”, meaning
Casablanca first opened its doors to the
world’s marathon runners in 2008.
Participants follow a 42-km itinerary
that takes them through the city’s different neighbourhoods from its Art Deco
centre to the Corniche via palm-tree
lined boulevards. An excellent way of
getting to know the city at top speed!
For a few days in July, Casablanca becomes an international meeting-place
for the stars of the musical world. Performers from all four corners of the
world gather to provide the Casablanca
public with a truly out-of-the-ordinary
round of entertainment. A heady mix
of styles and colours, the “Festival Casa
Music” brings in 1.5 million onlookers.
Casablanca is the scene
of internationally acclaimed events, cultural
and sporting alike
A combination of performing arts,
concerts, dance, theatre and lectures,
this heterogeneous festival seeks to
promote multicultural experiment, an
opportunity for fresh encounters and
exchanges, and to experience artistic creations from a host of different
countries.
Casablanca International Marathon
As part of the “Boulevard”, the Tremplin gives young Moroccan talents a unique opportunity to express themselves
On the track of “Casablanca” the film
In the middle of the Second World War, Casablanca provided the
background for the tragic love story of Rick and Ilsa. This is fiction
we’re talking about, of course! It was in 1942 that Michael Curtiz
made “Casablanca”, in which Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
portrayed the romantic hero and heroine torn between love and duty. The
film was an immediate success and the city of Casablanca was thenceforth
associated with the romantic image given to it by the cinema of the
1940s, although not a single scene in the movie was actually shot there.
Over fifty years later, the famous film continues to haunt
tourists’ imagination. But now, however, fiction has become
reality. The legendary “Rick’s Café” has been faithfully
recreated on the edge of the old medina. Step over the threshold
and let your imagination do the rest…
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The city by night. Casablanca dresses up in a thousand and one lights to dazzle its visitors
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Experiencing the city
A centre for artistic expression
Concerts, exhibitions and stage plays –
the metropolis is full to the brim with
cultural activities, boasting a wide variety
of exhibition and performance venues.
Among others, the Mégarama cinema
complex puts on concerts and one-man
shows. Foreign centres and institutes
also provide richly diverse programming.
The Villa des Arts presents temporary
exhibitions throughout the year.
The Caftan, symbol of Casablancan Haute Couture
Bursting with life, Casablanca is a source of
inspiration for creators
of all kinds
Casablanca is an amazing mixture of
genres, and it’s hardly surprising that it
stimulates young talents in the fashion
world. Drawing inspiration in the heart
of this cosmopolitan city, Casablanca
creators have imposed their own style,
daring reinterpretations of the Caftan
hovering between tradition and modernity. But although you might discern
renaissance touches here and there, Indian influences or the Rock’n’Roll spirit, “made in Casa” haute couture still
evokes the Thousand and One Nights!
Casablanca by night
Far away from the hubble-bubble of the
city centre, the Corniche is a favourite
destination for locals in search of a spot
of relaxation. As evening falls, the Corniche unmasks itself. An obligatory port
of call for merrymakers, it reveals the
many faces of night-time in Casablanca.
A plethora of restaurants and clubs
frequented by the “in-crowd” line the
seafront, attracting the city’s youth
along with the tourists. From oriental cabaret shows to jazz clubs, there
really is something to suit every taste.
From amusement parks to gourmet restaurants, Casablanca has enough going on to keep everyone happy
Sophisticated, inventive and international - Gourmet eating in Casablanca
The city has some real treats in store
for the taste buds, with French, Spanish, Italian and Asian specialities all
on offer amongst a host of other delights. Here and there, Mediterranean
savours mingle with the exotic flavours of the Far East. Such culinary
combinations are hardly surprising,
considering how many foreign chefs
have made their homes in Casablanca,
bringing with them the best in international cuisine. Cookery is an art
that reinvents itself day by day, and
a number of creative souls have seen
their attempts at fusion meet with
success. Don’t hold back…
Amusement parks meeting international standards
Whatever your age, treat yourself to all
the fun of the fair! There are several
amusement parks under construction
on the outskirts of the city, all meeting international standards. Merrygo-rounds, water games and zoological
gardens – away from it all just a few minutes from the centre! You can already
enjoy taking to the waters at Aquaparc
Tamaris, Morocco’s largest aquapark.
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Activities in the city
A golfer’s paradise
Casablanca has always lived up to its image
as a golfer’s paradise. Old hands and amateurs alike have no lack of fine courses to
choose from in and around the city.
Anfa Royal Golf Club enjoys a truly superb setting, the air filled with the scent of
eucalyptus. Its 2710-metre par 35 course
requires a good deal of skill and technique.
At the hammam or on
a green – relaxation of
body and mind guaranteed!
Just a few kilometres away, the Mohammedia Royal Golf Club and the
Bouznika Bay, El Jadida, Mazagan
and Benslimane clubs combine golf
with a range of seaside or forestland
activities. New luxury residential complexes have sprung up around their
shimmering greens. Whether you look
on golf as a way of life or just a pastime, you’ll be free to enjoy the game
any which way you choose.
Wellness
Seawater and seaweed combined with
top-quality equipment – all you need
to get you back on tip-top form or for
a beneficial spot of health holidaying.
Casablanca’s thalassotherapy centres
offer curative or preventive wellness
programmes based on natural resources
and other natural beauty products.
Whether it’s Moroccan craftwork or western fashion you’re after, the white city has everything you could wish for and more
For truly relaxing holidays and a guaranteed change of scenery, there are
packages combining bodycare cures with
discovery of the city’s historical heritage.
Shopping
Like Casablanca itself, shopping in
the city has a dual attraction – that
of the traditional Moroccan craftwork
on offer and that of the world’s top
luxury brands.
If it’s traditional craftwork you’re looking for, then the souks are the place
to go.
Your shopping expedition could
get underway at Bab El Jedid in the
old medina. In the Habous district,
craftsmen in the copper souk will
work the metal and create all manner
The Anfa Royal Golf Club, Casablanca
of copperware before your very eyes –
finely chased trays, lanterns, teapots,
and more besides.
Morocco’s economic capital also lives
to the dictates of western fashion.
All major international jewellery and
ready-to-wear brands are represented
here, mostly to be found in the upmarket Gauthier and Maarif neighbourhoods and along Boulevard d’Anfa. Ultra-modern shopping malls have
also sprung up in the city.
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Casablanca, seaside resort
Casablanca is a seaside city with countless activities to choose from, including
a full range of water sports. Jet skiing,
surfing, recreational fishing and sailboarding are all widely practised along
the coast, and there are several schools
providing courses at all levels of skill.
The more experienced will easily be
able to get hold of whatever equipment
they need for their ocean adventures.
Along Casablanca’s
ocean shores, relaxation
and getting away from
it all are the order of
the day
Want to get far away from the bustle
of the city? Then dive down deep and
let yourself be lulled by the silent sym-
phony of the ocean. Experienced diving instructors are on hand to take
you down to explore the sea depths and
acquaint you with the wondrous fauna
that inhabit them.
Breathing in the seaside air, making
the utmost of the sun, basking on
the warm sands or taking a refreshing
dip in the ocean waves – it’s all there,
with all the time in the world to simply
laze the day away. Restaurants, gyms,
swimming pools with views over the
ocean... Just lie back and enjoy!
A whole range of water-sports activities for the more energetic amongst us to enjoy
Whether it’s a day’s stopover or yearround mooring you’re after, your boat
will find everything it requires at the
new marina, a yachting harbour provided with a full range of infrastructures
– hotels, restaurants, water-sports
clubs and residences - and symbolising
the city’s success at harmonious integration of leisure activities.
As you stroll around the environs of
Casablanca’s port, you will be sure to
catch a glimpse of one or more of the
great tourist liners that frequent it.
After nightfall, their lights illuminate
the entire port area, creating an altogether magical spectacle. Many Mediterranean cruises schedule stopovers
at Casablanca. Here’s another way of
discovering the delights of our coastline – a truly exhilarating and out-ofthe-ordinary experience!
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The Casablanca region
The surrounding beaches
You don’t need to travel
far inland or along the
coast from Casablanca
to find a host of stopovers to enjoy
As you leave Casablanca itself, the Atlantic coast has some wonderful beaches
in store for you – immense stretches of
sand, such as are to be found at Sidi
Rahal, located thirty or so kilometres
south west of the city. Closer at hand,
the golden sands of Dar Bouazza are
an irresistible invitation to relaxation.
With its many private beaches and fine
restaurants, Tamaris attracts families
and the young “in-crowd” alike. Or
there’s a different ambience to enjoy if
you take the Rabat road and stop off
for the day at Dahomey beach, bordered with seaside chalets and providing a
very pleasant setting for holidaymakers
along with fine waves for surfers.
fishing port and for the quality of its fish
restaurants, the town attracts tourists and
connoisseurs of good food alike.
Having treated yourself to a plate of
seafood, you might like to take a stroll
into the heart of the old kasbah and have
a look at the white mosque there, built by
Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah,
or take yourself off to the water-sports
centre, where a whole range of activities is
on offer, including tennis, yachting, sailboarding and jetskiing. Not to be missed –
every spring, Mohammedia decks itself in
floral attire for its flower festival. Its streets
are filled with the scent of roses, and Fedala, City of Flowers, lives once again!
Mohammedia
Located some sixty kilometres from Casablanca, Benslimane is famed for its climate and its golf club. Wild-boar hunting
also flourishes in the area, whose dazzling
natural heritage makes it one of Morocco’s major ecotourism regions. The
town lies in one of the largest stretches of
forestland in the Kingdom (over 60,000
hectares of green oak, thuja and cypress).
Lying on the coast 25 kilometres north
of Casablanca, Mohammedia – known
as “Fedala” in bygone days – largely owes
its development to the oil companies that
have located there. As well as being an industrial centre, it is also a university town
containing a choice of highly-reputed faculties and schools. Well known, too, as a
Benslimane
With the sea spray fresh in your face, set off to explore the wonders of the woodlands
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The Casablanca region
Azemmour
Azemmour is a little fortified town
nestling on the banks of Oued Oum
Er R’bia. Like El Jadida, it was subject to Portuguese influence, many
signs of which are still to be seen in
its streets.
Wandering through the medina, you
will see the legacy left by Portuguese
architecture in the doors of its houses.
Protected by its ramparts, the ruined
kasbah is dominated by a tower with
windows fashioned in the gothic style.
Visitors will find themselves spellbound by its discreet charm.
Mazagan
Just an hour away from
the economic capital, El
Jadida, the old Portuguese city of Mazagan,
delivers up its rich history
to visitors
Set alongside the eternal ocean, its
beach stretching as far as the eye
can see, and surrounded by richly
scented flora, the new holiday destination “Mazagan Beach Resort” has
everything you could possibly wish
for – luxury hotels, comfortable villas,
casino, golf club, and a whole range
of other activities on offer throughout
the year.
El Jadida
The Portuguese fortified city of Mazagan lies to the southwest of Casablanca, its face proudly turned towards
the ocean. Marvellously preserved, it
comprises a remarkable mix of Moroccan and European influences. Its bastions, intertwining streets and ancient
walls have long inspired the world of
cinema. Make your way into the heart
of the city and experience the subtly
lighted vaults of the magnificent Portuguese cistern, listed as a UNESCO
World Heritage site and chosen by
Orson Wells as a location for his film
“Othello”. Hovering between past and
present, El Jadida makes an ideal holiday destination.
the Casablanca region boasts a host of destinations where well-being, leisure activities
and the discovery of the Kingdom’s historical heritage go hand in hand
The kasbah of Boulaouane
A fortress built in the 17th century
by Sultan Moulay Ismail, the Boulaouane kasbah is one of the treasures
of Morocco’s architectural heritage.
Standing on a hillside, it overlooks the
valley, providing breath-taking panoramic views, with Oued Oum Er R’bia
winding its way across the plain down
below. Travel a few kilometres and you
may well see birds of prey scouring the
skies. Falconry is an age-old art that
still survives in the Doukkala region.
Stop off in Ouled Frej, where the Lekouassem falconers put on an unforgettable show. Not to be missed!
The Oualidia lagoon
Located between El Jadida and Safi,
the fishing village of Oualidia attracts
large numbers of tourists. The turquoise waters of its lagoon and its calm
seas make for some great diving and
are ideal for apprentice surfers. But if
you come to Oualidia, it’s first and foremost in order to sample the town’s
fresh fish and famous oysters!
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Bibliothèque
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rue
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05 22 95 14 41
Conception - Réalisation
rue
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ru
200 m
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ba
Arjou
n
aâti
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S i dE s S a
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Tel.: 05 23 38 80 70
bo
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m
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A
Mazagan Golf club
1 000 m
Idriss
ru
rue
Man Abi
Ta â s o u r
li b i
Tel.: 05 23 35 22 51 / Fax: 05 23 35 41 50
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Rome
de
rue
Mo
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ar
ev
ul
de
rue
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m
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A
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ru
Tel.: 05 23 40 21 31 / Fax: 05 23 40 21 75
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rue
n
Chaouia
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vard
Hass
an
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e
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Segh
M. Sit
de
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University Royal Golf club
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ut
to
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da
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rue
Ibn
ru
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rue
Almé
dioun
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boulevard
rue
Mars
2
du
Bouznika Bay Golf Club
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Casablanca
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Casablanca
International Video Arts Festival,
Casablanca
: “Boulevard” Festival, Casablanca
Jazz Festival, Casablanca
Spring Festival, Azzemour
: Maroc Offshore, Casablanca
Flower Festival, Mohammedia
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Tél.: 05 22 27 17 85 / Fax: 05 22 27 17 79
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Benslimane Royal Golf Club
avenue
Event Calendar:
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up
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rue
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rue
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ma
ne
Ab
der
an
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ru
e
M
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Mohammedia Royal Golf Club
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Ha
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Office des Changes
Che
Anfa Royal Golf Club
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Tel.: 05 22 36 10 26 / Fax: 05 22 39 33 74
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en
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El
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El
Abd
boulevard
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d'
d'
mi
Kh
ao
ua
riz
Al
rue
To
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Ab
u Zounaïn
Bno
u
ma
e
ru
rue
Police 19
Fire Brigade 150
Directory enquiries 160
Road safety services 177
Route de Marrakech
Call center : 08 90 00 08 00
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i
bld
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Chiad
rue
d
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s
ne
Abda
de
s
Ta
za
ri
an
rue
Zi
ra
ou
i
ud
N
m
hi
ra
u
Mohammed V Airport:
Emergency phone numbers:
Soria
Br
Ro
rue
M
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var
d
bo
ul e
me
Mo
ha
Bn
ou
Ib
So
sa
us
a
ph
ta
e
Al
fid
Ha
Mo
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ru
us
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ru
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an
ss
Ha
Morocco is in the Greenwich Time zone,
and time is G.M.T.
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ru
ev
ul
bo
lla
l
e
iz
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e
ru
s
is
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Ro
rd
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no
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bo
du
ti
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ul
Casa-Port / Casa Oasis / Casa Voyageurs
Call Center : 08 90 20 30 40
Site: www.oncf.ma
Time zone:
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Br
l
dha
Sten
nue
ONCF Railway station:
ru
ll
Ja
rue
Moroccan currency is the dirham, made up of 100
centimes. Foreign currency must be exchanged at
banks or other accredited establishments.
Tel.: 05 22 20 62 65 /66
Fax: 05 22 20 54 05
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60 bis, Avenue Hassan II
ave
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ar
i
Jo
um
an
i
El
e
ru
ud
Ro
Ah
m
ah
im
ru
e
Br
e
e
ru
Normandie
d
ar
ev
e
Tel.: 05 23 40 58 07
Fax: 05 23 40 58 07
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Khalaf
t
Abou
ard
en
az
ar
H
boulev
Av. Hassan II. Imm El Ahram. BP 257 - Settat
bo
Regional Tourism Council:
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rra
de
i A
b
Al
n
Ib
Alwaq
Al Irf
ane
rue Ba
b
e
ru
A
20 bis, avenue Al Mokaouama - El Jadida
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lev
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Ib
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Ib
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A valid passport for a stay of less than 90
days is required. An identity card may suffice,
depending on country of origin, if the trip
is organised by a travel agency for a group
of over 3 people. A visa is required for some
nationalities – enquire at a Moroccan consulate
or diplomatic representation in your country.
No specific vaccinations are required for entry
into the Kingdom of Morocco. If you are taking
your pet along with you, make sure you have its
vaccination booklet available.
100 m
500 m
Regional Tourist Office:
55, Rue Omar Slaoui - Casablanca
Ja
Tel.: 05 34 47 88
Fax: 05 23 34 47 89
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Bou
Entry formalities:
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ru
Ben
Useful adresses and contacts:
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rue
a
e
d
me
Ah
rs
ie
ot
ric
-
Si
na
s
de
ru
Ib
n
Tel.: 05 22 27 11 77 /27 95 33
Fax: 05 22 20 59 29
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lé
Ab
or
C
la
de
rd
va
le
bou
300 m
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