I think the Casablanca medina is one of the most genuine in Morocco. There’s absolutely nothing for tourists; it’s totally for
the local people.
And my very secret place is the Socco de Moina souq in the middle-class area of Hay Hassani. It’s a great secret. You’ll find
all the antiques left by the French, great architectural stuff, immense chandeliers, grand pianos, roll-top baths and
gramophones. I’ve furnished my home with treasures discovered here.Eating
Casablanca has a great selection of restaurants, and you can eat anything from excellent tajine
to French pâté and Thai dumplings. However, as elsewhere along the ocean, fresh fish and
seafood are the local speciality and it’s worth checking out the restaurants at the port or on the
way to Aïn Diab for a culinary treat.
Rue Chaouia, located opposite the Marché Central is the best place for a quick eat, with a
line of rotisseries, stalls and restaurants serving roast chicken, brochettes and sandwiches
(Dh20 to Dh30). It’s open until about 2am.