Casablanca (Morocco) > Reviews > Casablanca

Author's product rating:   

Value for Money	Poor
Shopping	Poor
Nightlife	Poor
Ease of getting around	Average
Family Friendly	Poor

Advantages:	Western comforts if that's your thing
Disadvantages:	Wealth divide, Lack of culture, unfriendly locals

Recommend to potential buyers:

no

Full review

I arrived in Casablanca by train and took a taxi to the city centre where i planned to stay. The taxi driver seemed to drive around in circles even though I'd given him a map in French of where I wanted to go, eventually dropping me off around half a mile away.

I'd spent a bit of time in Morocco in the cities and desert and was wholey disappointed by Casablanca. Travelling on a budget I saw most of what the westerners staying at the beach resorts missed. The dead animals on the side of the streets and plenty of fighting between the locals.

The city itself is trying to be as western as possible. Plenty of boutiques and fast food restaurants and the touristy market in the old town area is overpriced and low quality compared to the other regions in the country.

The hassan II mosque on the coast is something worth going to see. Apparently the 3rd largest in the world and the hammams are beautiful. The detail and effort is exceptional for a modern building.

If you are planning on going here, dont plan on stopping for long.