Experts' Choice Award Old Medina of Casablanca
What the experts agree on
Casablanca's compact 19th-century medina lacks the medieval charm of inland alternatives, but its whitewashed houses offer a striking contrast to the modern city—worth a quick visit if you're already here.
“The simple whitewashed houses of the medina, particularly those closest to the harbor, form an extraordinary contrast to Morocco's economic and commercial nerve center just a few hundred yards away.”
– Fodor's
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The old medina of Casablanca gives you a good idea of what a Muslim city would have looked like in past centuries, in case you can't visit the medinas in the large towns of inland Morocco. " Full review
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A word to the wise: avoid walking around here at night due to the risk of unpleasant encounters.
Lonely Planet "Though lacking the medieval magic that characterises many Moroccan medinas, Casablanca’s compact 19th-century example is still worth a wander." Full review
