With a population of 3.9 million, Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city as well as its chief port. It’s also the biggest city in the Maghreb. With a majority of the modern economic sector being based in the Casablanca region, and the Casablanca area being dominant in industrial and service sector activity, it is often and justifiably referred to as the economic capital, although Morocco’s political capital is Rabat. It is also the primary naval base for the Royal Moroccan Navy. Casablanca is an ideal base for doing business in Morocco. It is a dynamic city, has the biggest seaport in Morocco and is fast becoming a key business player in North Africa. Twin Center is the new landmark of Casablanca’s business area.

The centre of Casablanca is fairly impressive. It’s brand modern, with big, lively boulevards, high, white, well-kept buildings. And it’s clean and efficient. People visiting Casablanca as their first city, could easily end up hating this place. There are few things here confirming the newcomers conception on the Orient. But for people having visited other parts of Morocco first, Casablanca is good! The city is modern in a Moroccan way, and an excellent example of Moroccans capacity of taking charge of the future of their country.

No other city in Morocco equals Casablanca when it comes to nightlife. The Boulevard de la Corniche, along the Atlantic Ocean, is home to several upmarket exclusive clubs. And of course, there’s Ricks Cafe. From the service to the food…

Casablanca isn’t really the place to go searching from shop to shop. The city has a laid back feeling to shopping, especially if you step out from the market zone of the Medina. The commercial areas reminds you principally of Europe’s. But money isn’t a problem — and as far as you could determine, the handicraft shops here are not cheap — Casablanca is one of the better places in all of Morocco to buy pick up something nice and different.
Regardless of the size of your budget, you can find a superb place to enjoy a meal in Casa. Generally accepted as the best place to eat when in Morocco, Casablanca has a large variety of traditional, seafood and take-away eateries. Try make a turn by “Stella”. This ice-cream parlor will have 30 different flavors.