Things to Do in Casablanca in April
April weather, activities, events & insider tips
April Weather in Casablanca
Is April Right for You?
Advantages
- Comfortable temperatures for walking the city - you'll hit that sweet spot where it's warm enough for outdoor cafe sitting (around 18-20°C/64-69°F by midday) but cool enough that exploring the medina won't leave you drenched in sweat like summer months do
- Shoulder season pricing means you're looking at 20-30% lower accommodation rates compared to peak winter months, and major sites like Hassan II Mosque are actually navigable without the December-March cruise ship crowds that can pack the prayer hall
- The city's garden spaces are legitimately beautiful right now - Parc de la Ligue Arabe has jacarandas starting to bloom, and the Ain Diab corniche is perfect for sunset walks when temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F) in early evening
- Local cultural calendar is active without being tourist-oriented - Casablancans are out enjoying spring weather at neighborhood hammams and seaside restaurants, so you get authentic city rhythms rather than performing-for-visitors energy
Considerations
- Weather is genuinely unpredictable in April - those 10 rainy days aren't spread evenly, and you might hit a three-day stretch of grey skies and drizzle that makes beach plans pointless. The Atlantic influence means conditions can shift within hours
- It's actually not warm enough for comfortable beach swimming yet - water temperatures hover around 17-18°C (63-64°F), which is cold unless you're particularly hardy. You'll see locals at the beach but mostly walking, not swimming
- The 13°C (55°F) evening lows catch people off guard - that humidity makes it feel damper and chillier than the number suggests, especially in older riads without central heating. You'll want layers for dinner out
Best Activities in April
Hassan II Mosque guided architecture tours
April weather is ideal for appreciating this oceanfront masterpiece - the 20°C (69°F) daytime temps mean you can comfortably explore the exterior courtyards and minaret views without the summer heat reflecting off all that marble. The shoulder season timing means tour groups are smaller, typically 15-20 people instead of the 40-person winter crowds. Morning tours around 9-10am offer the best light for photography and you'll avoid any afternoon rain chances. The interior stays cool year-round, but April's moderate humidity means the zellige tilework and carved cedar aren't competing with your foggy camera lens.
Art Deco architecture walking tours in Centre Ville
The comfortable April temperatures make this the perfect month for the 3-4 km (1.9-2.5 mile) walking circuit through Casablanca's 1930s French colonial architecture district. You'll want the cooler mornings - start around 9am when it's still 15-16°C (59-61°F) and buildings are beautifully lit. The area between Boulevard Mohammed V and Rue Prince Moulay Abdellah has the densest concentration of preserved facades. April's variable weather actually adds atmosphere when light clouds create dramatic shadows on the geometric facades. Rain chances increase after 2pm, so morning timing protects your plans.
Ain Diab corniche sunset walks and seafood dining
April evenings along this 4 km (2.5 mile) Atlantic promenade are what locals wait for after winter - temperatures drop to that perfect 15-17°C (59-63°F) range where walking is pleasant and outdoor restaurant seating becomes viable again. Sunset around 7:30pm means you can walk the corniche from La Sqala to El Hank lighthouse in golden light, then settle into one of the grilled fish restaurants by 8pm. The ocean views are clearest in April before summer haze sets in, and you'll see Casablancan families doing their evening constitutionals, which gives you actual city life rather than tourist scenes.
Traditional hammam experiences in neighborhood bathhouses
April's humidity and cool evenings make hammam visits particularly appealing - locals increase their bathhouse frequency this month as a way to warm up and deal with the damp air. Unlike tourist hammams in riads, neighborhood hammams in the Habous Quarter or Derb Sultan give you authentic communal bathing culture. The contrast between the 13°C (55°F) evening air and the hot steam rooms is genuinely therapeutic. Wednesday and Sunday afternoons are traditionally when women go, other times are mixed or men-only depending on the hammam.
Day trips to El Jadida Portuguese fortifications
This coastal town 100 km (62 miles) south makes an ideal April day trip - the 90-minute drive along the coast road shows you Morocco beyond Casablanca, and the UNESCO-listed Portuguese cistern and ramparts are spectacular in spring light. April temperatures here run slightly warmer than Casablanca, around 21-22°C (70-72°F), perfect for walking the medina walls and exploring the underground cistern without summer crowds. The beach at Sidi Bouzid is worth a stop on the return journey. You'll see why Orson Welles filmed Othello here.
Central Market and Habous Quarter food exploration
April's moderate temperatures make market browsing actually pleasant - the Central Market's covered sections stay cool while the outdoor stalls benefit from that 18-20°C (64-69°F) sweet spot. The Habous Quarter's French-designed Moroccan medina has spice vendors, olive sellers, and pastry shops that are less touristy than Marrakech souks. Morning visits around 9-11am offer the freshest produce and most active vendor energy. The humidity means aromatic spices and fresh bread smells carry particularly well. You'll find seasonal produce like strawberries and fava beans that define Moroccan April eating.
April Events & Festivals
Jazzablanca Festival
This major international jazz festival typically runs in late April, bringing performers from across Africa, Europe, and North America to multiple venues around the city. Past editions have featured everyone from Moroccan fusion artists to major American jazz names. Concerts happen at the Megarama Casablanca, Theatre Mohammed V, and outdoor stages. It's one of the few times Casablanca's cultural calendar competes with Marrakech or Fes for international attention. Evening concerts align perfectly with April's cool nighttime temperatures.