CULTURAL CENTRECINEMACINEMACINEMACINEMAART & CRAFTMUSICLes Abattoirs de Casablanca
( 0537 73 26 50; www.abattoirs-casablanca.net; Quartier Hay Mohammadi) The old city
abattoirs built in 1922 have been transformed into an impressive cultural centre dubbed the
Culture Factory. Near Casa Voyageurs railway station, the centre hosts exhibitions and
performances, plays, concerts and workshops in anything from mask-making to rollerblading,
including some for children. See www.casa-pocket.com for the latest events.
Cinemas
Most English-language films are dubbed in French, unless it specifically mentions ‘version
originale’ .
Megarama
( 0522 79 88 88; www.megarama.info, in French; Blvd de la Corniche; afternoon/evening
shows Dh40/50) The plushest cinema in town, this huge complex in Aïn Diab has four
comfortable theatres that are usually packed.
Cinéma Lynx
(150 Ave Mers Sultan; screen/balcony/club Dh30/40/50) A good option if you don’t want to
trek out to Aïn Diab, this spacious and comfortable cinema has an excellent sound system.
Cinéma Rialto
Offline map Google map ( 0522 26 26 32; Rue Mohammed el-Qory; screen/balcony/clubDh30/40/50) A classic, cavernous, single-screen, art-deco cinema.
Imax Theatre
(Morocco Mall, Rte Azemmour, Anfa) Nearing completion at the time of research, this cinema
will seat 400 people.
Shopping
Although not an artisan centre, Casablanca has a good choice of traditional crafts from around
Morocco. The most pleasant place to shop is Quartier Habous, south of the centre. Merchants
here are pretty laid-back, but the quality of crafts can vary and hard bargaining is the order of
the day.
Exposition Nationale d’Artisanat
Offline map Google map ( 0522 26 70 64; 3 Ave Hassan II; 8.30am-12.30pm & 2.30-8pm) If
you’d rather avoid haggling altogether, head here where you’ll find three floors of fixed-price
crafts.
Disques GAM
Offline map Google map ( 0522 26 89 54; 99 Rue Abderrahman Sehraoui) A good selection oftraditional Arab and Berber music.