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Habous

Habous

Established in 1916 during the French protectorate, this quarter is a planned traditional district designed to resemble a Moroccan medina. It features narrow alleys lined with traditional architecture, bookshops, and craft stores. Travelers visit this area to experience a quieter version of a Moroccan market and to observe local religious and cultural life.

Getting There

The district is located outside the immediate city center of Casablanca. It is accessible via taxi or local transport. Depending on your starting point in the center, the journey typically takes 15 to 20 minutes.

Duration of Visit

Allow approximately 2 to 3 hours to walk through the alleys, browse the shops, and visit the local bookstores.

When to Visit

Visiting during the morning or late afternoon is recommended to avoid the midday heat. The area can become crowded during weekends and religious holidays. The weather is generally mildest during the spring and autumn months.

Nearby Attractions

Because of its location, this area can be combined with other nearby sites:

  • Mohammadi Mosque: 0.1km
  • Isesco Park: 0.7km
  • Derb Sultan: 1km
  • Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Church: 1km

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Good to visit alongside

Mohammadi Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Mohammadi Mosque

A large mosque in Casablanca's Habous district, built around 1935 under the patronage of Sultan Mohammed V. It was named in his honor.

0.1 km away
Isesco Park

Parks & gardens

Isesco Park

Isesco Park, near Boulevard Victor Hugo in Casablanca, is a cozy urban green space with tree-lined paths and play areas. Families and locals come to enjoy walks and exercise amid the sight of roaming parrots.

0.7 km away
Derb sultan

Shopping & districts

Derb sultan

One of the largest and oldest neighborhoods in Casablanca, Morocco, and once a center of resistance against French colonial rule. It grew rapidly in the 1930s and 40s as migrants arrived from the southern Souss and Draa regions.

1.0 km away
Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Church

Temples & religious sites

Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Church

A Roman Catholic church in Casablanca, built in 1954 in a modernist style. It stands out with a distinctive presence among the city's many modern buildings.

1.0 km away
Belvedere

Shopping & districts

Belvedere

A neighborhood in central Casablanca, home to the Casa Voyageurs train station and the Tachfine Center shopping mall. It's a convenient spot to combine train travel with shopping.

1.5 km away
Sunnah Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Sunnah Mosque

A mosque in Casablanca designed in 1966 by architect Jean-François Zevaco. Its striking brutalist style, built with exposed concrete, makes it a great stop for travelers interested in unusual religious architecture.

1.8 km away