It is hard to hear the name Casablanca and not instantaneously think of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, but it is easy to remember the colorful and exotic portrayal of this Moroccan city. Why not see it for yourself?
Located in western Morocco, Casablanca is considered the country’s economic capital, as well as its largest city. The city is easily characterized by its extremes: rich and poor, trendy and seedy, culturally rich and plagued by vice. But with a little common sense and solid travel advice, you can explore the wonders Casablanca has to offer. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, the third largest mosque in the world (and the largest in Morocco). Cruise the Corniche, a neighborhood on the ocean that used to be a thriving resort area. The architecture alone is enough to draw tourists from near and far—buildings in the French period New Town were created in a style derived from Hispano-Mauresque and Art Deco styles. For a unique experience, stop by Musée du Jadaïsme Marocain (the Jewish Museum), the only Jewish museum in the world to be found in a Muslim country.