Mohammed V Square
ساحة محمد الخامس
The administrative heart of the city, a square surrounded by courthouses, the provincial government building, the post office and other colonial-era buildings that blend Moorish and Art Deco styles.
The square was designed by French urban planner Henri Prost in the 1920s. The surrounding Palace of Justice, the Wilaya (provincial government) clock tower, the Banque de France and the Central Post Office are built in the 'neo-Moorish' style, with white walls, green tiles, arches and intricate stucco carvings.
The central fountain and the large flocks of pigeons are children's favorites, and there is an illuminated fountain show in the evening. Tram T1 runs past, and to the north lie the United Nations Square and the Old Medina.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Abderrahman Slaoui Foundation Museum
- Arab League Park
- Sacré-Cœur Cathedral
- Notre-Dame de Lourdes Church
- Marché Central
- Old Medina of Casablanca
- Sqala Bastion
- Villa des Arts