Casablanca-Settat

Morocco's economic heartland, where Casablanca's Hassan II Mosque and the Portuguese City of El Jadida are worth a visit.

The Casablanca-Settat region lies on the Atlantic coast of west-central Morocco, and its main city, Casablanca, is the country's largest city and economic center. The Hassan II Mosque is partly built over the sea, with a soaring minaret, and is one of the few mosques open to non-Muslim visitors. The city also has colonial-era buildings blending Art Deco styles, and a seafront promenade. To the southwest, the Portuguese City of El Jadida and its underground cistern are a World Heritage site, and there are several beaches along the coast. The climate is mild and the region can be visited year-round, with spring and autumn the best. Mohammed V International Airport is Morocco's main international air gateway, and trains link the country's major cities.

Destinations

• Casablanca

Itineraries

• Classic Imperial Cities & Sahara Loop – Head north from Casablanca to the Blue City and Fes, then cross the desert and gorges to Marrakech.
• Morocco Rail Journey: North to South – Skip the car rental and private drivers; connect Tangier to Marrakech via high-speed and standard trains