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OtherMorocco's international gateway and a major port city

Casablanca

Casablanca · Morocco · View on map

Morocco's largest commercial city, Casablanca is a modern city home to the Hassan II Mosque, one of Africa's largest. The old Medina stands alongside European-style architecture, and the city developed as a key Atlantic coast port.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Casablanca · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 3.4 million
Population
A mild oceanic climate close to a Mediterranean climate. Summers are dry, while winters are mild and rainy.
Climate
Arabic, French (used in practice)
Language
Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Currency
March to May and September to November
Best time to visit
Local food
Taginecouscousmint teapastilla
Sights
Hassan II MosqueMedina (old town)Corniche districtMorocco Mall marketMohammed V Square
Monthly average high / low temperatures
18°
9°Jan
18°
10°Feb
20°
12°Mar
21°
13°Apr
23°
16°May
25°
19°Jun
26°
21°Jul
27°
21°Aug
26°
20°Sep
24°
17°Oct
21°
13°Nov
19°
11°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: ANFA · about 6.7 km from port · elevation difference about 57 m · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)94 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, meals are somewhat cheaper; water and coffee cost about the same; beer and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

MAD 5.70
Water 500 ml
MAD 29.00
Coffee
MAD 36.60
Inexpensive meal
MAD 70.00
Local beer
MAD 55.00
Big Mac

Prices in Casablanca. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

CMN
Mohammed V International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 23 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Casablanca” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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