Grand Casablanca, Casablanca

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Grand Casablanca or Greater Casablanca was one of the sixteen former regions of Morocco that existed from 1997 to 2015. Located in coastal northwestern Morocco, it was the most densely populated region and covered an area of 1,117 km². The population at the 2014 census was 4,270,750. The region was the economic heart of the Moroccan economy with Casablanca, the region's capital, being the effective economic capital of Morocco. ()

Local name: جهة الدار البيضاء الكبرى Established: 1997 (27 years ago)Area: 446.72 mi²Coordinates: 33°31'60"N, 7°36'33"W

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منطقة الدار البيضاء (عين الشق)Casablanca Morocco

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Grand Casablanca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Notre-Dame de Lourdes Church, Dar ul-Aala, Assunna Mosque, Twin Center.

3.4 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Notre-Dame de Lourdes Church, Casablanca
88 min walk • Nestled in the bustling cityscape of Casablanca, Morocco, stands the Notre-Dame de Lourdes Church, a testament to the city's diverse cultural tapestry. This modernist church, constructed in 1954, is a significant landmark for the Christian community in a country...
3.1 miN
Museum
Dar ul-Aala, Casablanca
80 min walk • Dar ul-Aala is a unique cultural treasure located in the heart of Casablanca, the largest city of Morocco. This impressive cultural institution, dedicated to the preservation of Moroccan Andalusian music, is an important spot on the cultural map of the country.
2 miN
Mosque, Modernist architecture
Assunna Mosque, Casablanca
51 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Casablanca, Morocco, the Assunna Mosque stands as a testament to the country's rich Islamic heritage and architectural tradition. This mosque, though not as globally renowned as the towering Hassan II Mosque, holds its own charm...
3.9 miN
Tower, Shopping centre, Architecture
Twin Center, Casablanca
100 min walk • The Twin Center of Casablanca stands as a modern beacon in the heart of Morocco's economic capital. These two skyscrapers, each reaching a height of 115 meters, are among the tallest buildings in the country and are a prominent feature of the city's skyline.
3.2 miN
Memorial, History museum
Mahkama du Pacha, Casablanca
81 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Casablanca, Morocco, the Mahkama du Pacha stands as a testament to the intricate architecture and judicial heritage of the city. This grandiose building, a blend of Moorish and Hispano-Mauresque influences, is a former administrative...
2.5 miNW
Museum
Moroccan Jewish Museum, Casablanca
63 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Casablanca, Morocco, the Moroccan Jewish Museum stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the country. It is the only museum in the Muslim world dedicated to Judaism, its history, culture, and contributions to the...
3.3 miNE
Cemetery
Ben M'Sik European Cemetery, Casablanca
86 min walk • The Ben M'Sik European Cemetery is a cemetery in Casablanca, Morocco and is described as "a very large civilian cemetery...approximately 6 kilometres from Casablanca town centre".
4.1 miNW
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca
104 min walk • Stade Mohammed V is part of the Mohammed V Athletic Complex situated in the heart of the city of Casablanca, Morocco, in the western part of the Maârif neighborhood. The stadium's record attendance of 110,000.
3.1 miN
Neighbourhood
Hubous, Casablanca
78 min walk • The Hubous, or colloquially Habous, is one of the older neighborhoods of Casablanca, Morocco. Its development dates back to 1916, in the early stages of the French protectorate.
1.3 miE
Neighbourhood
Aïn Chock, Casablanca
35 min walk • Aïn Chock is a district, arrondissement and southern suburb of Casablanca, in the Casablanca-Settat region of Morocco, on the road to El Jadida. It is known for hosting the faculties of the Hassan II University. The district covers an area of 28.89 square kilometres, and as of 2004 had 253,496 inhabitants.
2.1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Sbata, Casablanca
53 min walk • Sbata is an arrondissement of Casablanca, in the Ben M'Sick district of the Casablanca-Settat region of Morocco. As of 2004 it had 122,827 inhabitants.