Nightlife · Casablanca · Morocco
Casablanca nightlife
Where the evenings happen in Casablanca, from early drinks to late nights.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: יאיר ליברמן, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Casablanca has Morocco's most varied nightlife after Marrakech, from piano bars and rooftop lounges downtown to beach clubs and nightclubs along the Corniche. The main areas are Ain Diab Corniche, Gauthier and Racine and Centre-Ville.
Key facts
- Nightlife areas
- 3
- Stay near the action
- Ain Diab and the Corniche
- Local drink
- Mint tea
Where to go out
Ain Diab Corniche
Beach clubs, lounges and nightclubs facing the ocean, busiest on Friday and Saturday nights.
Gauthier and Racine
Wine bars, cocktail bars and restaurants that stay open late.
Centre-Ville
Hotel bars, Rick's Café and a handful of historic bars near the old medina.
Nightlife tips
- Dress smartly for Corniche clubs, which often have door policies.
- Use metered taxis or ride apps to get home late at night.
Evening sights
Landmark · Centre-Ville
Place Mohammed V
Check the Grand Théâtre's programme for concerts and dance during your stay.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Kids
- After dark
What to drink
- Mint tea — Green tea brewed with fresh spearmint and sugar, poured from a height; Casablanca's pavement cafés serve it alongside espresso and nous-nous, a half-milk coffee.
Evenings through the year
Sunset and the overnight low decide how long the outdoor part of a night lasts. August has the warmest evenings, with lows around 20°C (68°F).
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Overnight low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 18:44 | 8°C (46°F) | 7 |
| April | About 20:01 | 12°C (54°F) | 6 |
| July | About 20:41 | 20°C (68°F) | 0 |
| October | About 17:57 | 16°C (61°F) | 5 |
Getting home late
- Tram — Buy a rechargeable card at station machines and validate before boarding.
- Taxi — Ask for the meter ('le compteur'); white grand taxis are for longer routes.
- Bus — Busway rapid bus lines and city buses supplement the tram, mainly useful for residents' routes.
- Walking — Downtown, the Marché Central, the old medina and the Hassan II Mosque are linked on foot within about 30 minutes.
Late-night bites
- Maakouda — Sandwich stalls around the old medina and in Maarif.
- Snail soup — Street carts in the old medina and around markets, mainly in the evenings.
Staying safe at night
Check your own government's travel advice before travel. Bag snatching and pickpocketing occur in crowded areas, markets and around train stations, so keep phones out of reach; take care with strong currents and waves on the Atlantic beaches and swim only where lifeguards are present.
- Emergency number
- 19 police, 15 ambulance and fire (112 from mobiles)
Where to stay for nightlife
$$$ · Best for beach, nightlife, families and couples
Ain Diab and the Corniche
Ain Diab stretches along the Boulevard de la Corniche west of the city centre, with large hotels, beach clubs with pools, seafood restaurants, cafés and nightclubs facing the ocean. Morocco Mall is at its western end and the Hassan II Mosque about 15 minutes by taxi to the east.
- Good
- Ocean views and sunset walks; Beach clubs and pools; Lively evenings
- Watch out
- Taxi needed for downtown sights; Traffic and noise on weekend nights
- Nearby
- Corniche Ain Diab, Morocco Mall, Sidi Abderrahmane, El Hank Lighthouse
Questions travellers ask
+Where is the best nightlife in Casablanca?
Ain Diab Corniche, Gauthier and Racine and Centre-Ville. Beach clubs, lounges and nightclubs facing the ocean, busiest on Friday and Saturday nights.
+Which area of Casablanca is best for nightlife?
Ain Diab and the Corniche: Seafront hotels, beach clubs and restaurants along the Atlantic.