Season guide · Casablanca · Morocco
Casablanca in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Mild, increasingly dry weather that is ideal for walking the Art Deco centre and Corniche. Expect highs up to 22°C (72°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 15 rainy days across March–May. April–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 15
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F) to 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 6 | 11.9 h | 3/5 |
| April | 21°C (70°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 6 | 13 h | 3/5 |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 3 | 13.9 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 21°C (70°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 15 of the year's roughly 51 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- April: Casablanca heritage days organised by Casamémoire (usually spring)
Make the most of the weather
Religious site · Casablanca Marina
Hassan II Mosque
Completed in 1993 on land reclaimed from the Atlantic, the Hassan II Mosque has a minaret of about 210 metres and a prayer hall for some 25,000 worshippers, with a sliding roof, carved cedar ceilings, marble and zellij made by thousands of Moroccan craftsmen.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours with the tour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Views
- Photo spot
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Waterfront · Ain Diab and the Corniche
Corniche Ain Diab
Walk the promenade at sunset, then eat at one of the fish restaurants towards El Hank.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Kids
Park · Gauthier and Racine
Parc de la Ligue Arabe
Laid out in the early 20th century and renovated in recent years, the city's largest central park has palm-lined avenues, lawns, playgrounds and cafés, a welcome green space between downtown and Gauthier.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Landmark · Ain Diab and the Corniche
El Hank Lighthouse
Walk here from the Hassan II Mosque along the coast for views back to the minaret.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
Religious site · Ain Diab and the Corniche
Marabout of Sidi Abderrahmane
A whitewashed shrine and cluster of houses on a rocky islet off the end of the Corniche, reachable on foot at low tide.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Day trips in spring
- Rabat (About 1 hour by train) — Morocco's capital has the Kasbah of the Udayas above the river mouth, the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Chellah ruins and a relaxed, clean medina.
- El Jadida (About 1 hour 30 minutes by train or car) — The UNESCO-listed Portuguese City of Mazagan, a 16th-century fortified town with ramparts on the sea and a vaulted underground cistern whose flooded floor reflects its columns.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Casablanca?
Yes: April–May are among the best months. Mild, increasingly dry weather that is ideal for walking the Art Deco centre and Corniche.
+What is the weather like in Casablanca in spring?
Highs of up to 22°C (72°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 15 rainy days over the season.