Casablanca

Casablanca is a city that makes the most sense on foot, whether you’re crossing the sprawling esplanade around the Hassan II Mosque or losing yourself in the lanes of the Old Medina. The Ville Nouvelle, with its Art Deco buildings and wide streets, sits in clear contrast to the older neighbourhoods, and the shift between the two gives a good feel for how the city has grown. Food stalls, corner cafés, and small markets appear in almost every direction, so it’s easy to pause for a tagine, explore a side street, or browse for carpets and ceramics without planning much. Casablanca brings together older traditions and newer city life in a way that feels grounded rather than staged, and wandering around is often the simplest way to understand it.