Where to Stay in Casablanca

Where to Stay in Casablanca

Your guide to the best areas and accommodation types

Casablanca splits by job and wallet. Centre-Ville and Gauthier keep the Art Deco facades and business hotels, all within walking reach of Hassan II Mosque and the salty Corniche. Maarif and Racine feed and entertain the middle class, with apartment hotels that undercut tourist-zone prices. Old Medina is the cheapest bed in town and the roughest. Ain Diab and the Corniche host the resorts and the steepest tabs, with Atlantic wind thrown in free.

Budget
$15-40 per night for guesthouses and economy hotels near Old Medina and Centre-Ville.
Mid-Range
$55-120 per night for three-star and four-star hotels in Gauthier, Maarif, and Centre-Ville.
Luxury
$180-400 per night for five-star properties along the Corniche and in the business district.

Where to Stay in Casablanca

Hand-picked hotels across price tiers for every visitor.

Our Top Picks

The highest-rated hotel in each price range, selected from all neighborhoods.

Top Pick: Centre-Ville
9.1/10 51 reviews
From $61/night

"I booked these apartments after reading all the reviews. I saw that it was bette…"

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Top Pick: Centre-Ville
9.3/10 49 reviews
From $119/night

"I recently stayed at this hotel and was impressed by the exceptional servi"

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Top Pick: Centre-Ville
9.6/10 43 reviews
From $506/night

"Dear Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca Team, I want to express my heartfelt gratitu…"

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Best Areas to Stay

Each neighborhood has its own character. Find the one that matches your travel style.

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Centre-Ville
Mid-range to luxury

Colonial downtown where Art Deco fronts line wide boulevards and roasted cumin drifts from Marché Central's spice stalls. Place des Nations Unies anchors the quarter; a twenty-minute seafront stroll reaches Hassan II Mosque. Casablanca's main tram slices through here, linking both train stations and the airport bus.

First-time visitors Business travelers Rail connections
  • Walking distance to every major landmark
  • Dense restaurant and café scene at every price level
  • Direct tram and taxi access to the rest of the city
  • Art Deco architecture concentrated in a tight area
  • Traffic noise is relentless until well past midnight
  • Parking is near-impossible on weekdays
Recommended places to stay in Centre-Ville
9.1/10 51 reviews
From $61/night

"I booked these apartments after reading all the reviews. I saw that it was bette…"

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9.3/10 49 reviews
From $119/night

"I recently stayed at this hotel and was impressed by the exceptional servi"

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9.6/10 43 reviews
From $506/night

"Dear Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca Team, I want to express my heartfelt gratitu…"

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9.2/10 77 reviews
From $91/night

"I forgot to take pictures, so I only have two shots of the pool and the rooftop…"

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9.2/10 65 reviews
From $777/night

"Facilities: Good Hygiene: 👍 Service: Very good"

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Old Medina
Budget

Casablanca's original walled city is the cheapest bed and the loudest: vendors shout over motorbikes in alleys that smell of cedar and fresh orange juice. The souk sells leather slippers, patterned fabric, and produce on one compressed block. Most visitors skip this raw, unpolished slice where port salt air drifts in from the north.

Budget travelers Photographers Travelers who want local immersion over tourist comfort
  • Cheapest beds in Casablanca
  • Immediate access to the souk and street-food stalls
  • Short walk to the port and the Corniche
  • Amenities are minimal. Reliable hot water is not guaranteed at the cheapest spots.
  • Street awareness is required after 22:00
Recommended places to stay in Old Medina
9.0/10 209 reviews
From $66/night

"This hotel, run by Chinese owners, also has a restaurant. The restaurant is"

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Mid Range Kenzi Tower Hotel
9.0/10 83 reviews
From $124/night

"My sister and I stayed at this hotel for a few days and had a wonderful experien…"

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8.8/10 82 reviews
From $252/night

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9.0/10 95 reviews
From $60/night

"We requested. For a xtra towel as we were 3 travelers, the request came after"

Budget Lhostel
8.9/10 38 reviews
From $28/night

"It is a hotel in the garden, the environment is very quiet, elegant, clean, high…"

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Gauthier
Mid-range to luxury

The old French diplomatic quarter still smells of jasmine hedges over whitewashed walls, and embassy flags flutter along Boulevard Moulay Youssef in the afternoon. Gauthier is quieter than Centre-Ville by several decibels and holds the city's best boutique hotels plus restaurants and patisseries where croissants are flaky and espresso skips tourist pricing.

Couples Long-stay visitors Those who want calm without losing central access
  • Quietest central neighborhood with the most character
  • Best selection of boutique hotels in Casablanca
  • Walking distance to the business district and consulates
  • High concentration of quality restaurants on tree-lined streets
  • Less pedestrian energy than Maarif or Centre-Ville
  • Taxis harder to flag in the residential lanes late at night
Recommended places to stay in Gauthier
8.8/10 88 reviews
From $46/night

"We recently had the pleasure of staying at Stayhere Casablanca, and it was nothi…"

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8.8/10 95 reviews
From $147/night

"The most satisfactory hotel on this trip! Stayed for 3 nights, the room is a sui…"

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8.3/10 80 reviews
From $260/night

"The one next to the road is noisy. But the one next to the garden is very quiet.…"

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8.8/10 58 reviews
From $91/night

"The room hardware is very good, very new, the first new room in Casablanca, ther…"

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8.8/10 54 reviews
From $156/night

"The worst Hyatt ever. The surrounding area was chaotic, with lots of shady chara…"

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Maarif
Mid-range

Casablanca's liveliest neighborhood beyond the tourist trail, where families fill outdoor cafés until midnight, charcoal-grill smoke hangs in the warm air, and clothing boutiques sit beside couscous joints. Rue Abdelkader Essebti forms the commercial spine. Locals eat here on weeknights and the vibe stays 100 percent homegrown.

Repeat visitors Food-focused travelers Those who prefer local neighborhoods over tourist zones
  • Best casual restaurant density in the city with no tourist markup
  • Lively street scene that runs late
  • Good apartment hotel options for longer stays
  • Tram connection to Centre-Ville
  • Few landmark sights within easy walking distance
  • Budget hotel options are thin in this neighborhood
Recommended places to stay in Maarif
8.6/10 140 reviews
From $73/night

"Second visit to Casablanca and second time to stay there I don't think I can cha…"

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8.8/10 40 reviews
From $127/night

"Simple and clean hotel that is close to the main sights. Soundproofing of the wi…"

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8.6/10 62 reviews
From $105/night

"The hotel *** was clean. I suggest you put out of your rooms a living sofa or a…"

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8.6/10 4 reviews
From $118/night

"We had a small accident upon arrival and the hotel staff provided us the best po…"

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8.5/10 203 reviews
From $137/night

"Although the city of Casablanca is a little boring compared to other imperial ci…"

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Ain Diab
Luxury

The Atlantic seafront where beach clubs line the rocky Corniche and the air stays cool and salt-heavy. Waves compete with rooftop music on summer weekends, and seafood restaurant tables fill by 20:00 with grilled prawns and cumin-spiced fish drifting along the promenade. Nightlife clusters here, and so do the city's highest room rates.

Beach access Nightlife Honeymooners and romantic trips
  • Direct access to Atlantic beaches and beach clubs
  • Best seafood restaurants in Casablanca
  • Active nightlife strip within walking distance of the hotels
  • Sea breeze keeps temperatures lower than anywhere inland
  • The most expensive neighborhood in Casablanca
  • Taxi-dependent for sightseeing. No tram connection
Recommended places to stay in Ain Diab
8.5/10 37 reviews
From $39/night

"We stayed here with our family and had a very pleasant experience. Everything wa…"

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8.5/10 133 reviews
From $109/night

"The hotel's location in the old city center is quite good. Transportation-wise,…"

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8.5/10 124 reviews
From $130/night

"There is a woman at the front desk with a bad service attitude, * is not good, b…"

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8.4/10 145 reviews

"This is, in my opinion, the hotel with the absolute best value for money in Casa…"

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8.4/10 44 reviews
From $35/night

"Vraiment parfait rien à dire, on a passer 1 semaine laba juste parfait rien dire…"

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Anfa
Mid-range to luxury

Anfa rises above Casablanca like a private balcony. The Atlantic glitters on clear mornings. Wealth hides behind bougainvillea and high garden walls. Tree-lined avenues stay cool even in July. After dark, near-total quiet descends. Ain Diab's restaurants lie minutes away without the beach-club noise. Private villas dominate. Suite hotels fill the gaps.

Long-stay visitors Families with rental cars Business travelers on extended stays
  • Quieter than any central neighborhood in Casablanca
  • High-security residential area with wide streets
  • Near the Corniche without the noise
  • Good supply of private apartment rentals and suite hotels
  • A car or taxi is essential. Almost nothing is walkable
  • Very little street-level life or neighborhood atmosphere
Recommended places to stay in Anfa
8.3/10 350 reviews
From $31/night

"Was nice hotel eventually that day they had a system problem but they saw my boo…"

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8.2/10 97 reviews
From $107/night

"Room is clean and big. Very fantastic! Sure will come again. See you Morocco.…"

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8.4/10 16 reviews
From $51/night

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8.3/10 109 reviews
From $37/night

"The price is reasonable, room is big and the location is convenient! Also close…"

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8.3/10 48 reviews
From $65/night

"This was my first time flying Royal Air Maroc, and I had an overnight layover in…"

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Racine
Mid-range

Racine wedges between Gauthier and Maarif. Cool tiled floors welcome you. Wine-bar windows glow after dark. Weeknight dining happens without ceremony. The pace stays unhurried. Streets remain safe. Walkable after midnight.

Food-focused travelers Couples Those wanting a local feel without roughing it
  • Highest concentration of quality restaurants outside the Corniche
  • Walkable to both Gauthier and Maarif in under ten minutes
  • Calm residential streets that feel safe at all hours
  • Good apartment hotel supply
  • Very limited budget accommodation in this neighborhood
  • Not walkable to any major tourist sight
Recommended places to stay in Racine
8.1/10 70 reviews
From $41/night

"Staff were helpful, and the room was clean"

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Mid Range Kenzi Sidi Maarouf
8.1/10 83 reviews
From $88/night

"Very beautiful. The waiter is very enthusiastic. The breakfast is rich. Clean an…"

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8.1/10 33 reviews
From $38/night

"There is one thing to say, one thing to say, one thing to say, one thing to say,…"

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8.0/10 177 reviews
From $46/night

"Excellent hotel, not our first time there. Delicious breakfasts, late checkout a…"

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8.0/10 135 reviews
From $45/night

"I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Everything was very clean in my floor 6,…"

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Bourgogne
Budget to mid-range

Bourgogne lies north of Maarif. Wide tree-lined boulevards cast shade. 1950s and 1960s apartment buildings keep original tile facades. Not a tourist area. Cafés charge local prices. Markets sell produce. Streets empty by 22:00.

Budget travelers Long-stay visitors Travelers who want space and quiet at lower cost
  • Below-average room prices for the central area
  • local neighborhood with no tourist pricing
  • Good tram and taxi connections to Centre-Ville and Maarif
  • Thin on atmosphere and sights for short visits
  • Budget hotels vary in maintenance quality. Inspect before committing. Multi-night stays deserve scrutiny.
Recommended places to stay in Bourgogne
8.0/10 50 reviews
From $49/night

"Hotel needs refurbishment the beds and beddings. Towels are worn out"

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7.8/10 91 reviews
From $116/night

"The hotel and service was great. But it's missing a couple items like a business…"

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8.0/10 45 reviews
From $39/night

"Hotel very well located near businesses. Friendly, responsive and attentive staf…"

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7.9/10 161 reviews
From $39/night

"There are total 4 of us staying in the Riad for 3 nights. Myself and my boyfrie…"

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7.9/10 20 reviews
From $58/night

"The boss is Chinese, the people are very nice and easy-going. We don't know if w…"

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Sidi Maarouf
Mid-range to luxury

Sidi Maarouf anchors Casablanca's emerging business district. Casablanca Finance City towers. Morocco Mall. Glass facades reflect afternoon sun. Air carries mechanical hum. Lacks historic character. Brand-new infrastructure. Free parking at every hotel. Most reliable room standards in the city.

Business travelers Conference attendees Travelers arriving or departing by car from the airport
  • Newest hotel stock. Most reliable air conditioning. Wi-Fi never drops.
  • Free parking at all properties
  • Direct freeway access to the airport and the Marrakech highway
  • Morocco Mall next door for dining and shopping
  • No walkable sights, markets, or authentic neighborhood life
  • Tram does not yet reach the district core. Taxis required for everything
Recommended places to stay in Sidi Maarouf
7.7/10 231 reviews
From $31/night

"Rooms very clean, better than I had imagined. Hotel staff were friendly and help…"

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Budget Point du Jour
7.7/10 112 reviews
From $34/night

"I stayed at this hotel 2 times. Nice hotel. Very convenient location: close to…"

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7.7/10 106 reviews
From $59/night

"Facilities: Very new 152 Sanitation: Clean 9900 Environment: Comfortable 2038 Se…"

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7.7/10 55 reviews
From $41/night

"The locations was good and the breakfast was good, parking was available and the…"

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7.6/10 62 reviews
From $42/night

"The hotel's dedication to guest comfort is evident in every detail. The bedding…"

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Accommodation Types

From budget-friendly hostels to luxury hotels, here's what's available.

Business Hotels
$90-400 per night

International chains cluster in Centre-Ville and Sidi Maarouf. Hyatt Regency and Sofitel Tour Blanche anchor the upper end.

Best for: Corporate travelers. Conference attendees. Anyone prioritizing reliability and 24-hour service over local character.

Corporate rates on direct booking portals undercut OTA prices by 15-20%. Call the hotel directly. Stays exceeding three nights deserve this effort.
Boutique Hotels
$65-160 per night

Concentrated in Gauthier. Converted Art Deco mansions. Atmosphere and personal service. No chain property in Casablanca can replicate this.

Best for: Couples and design-minded travelers who want character alongside comfort

Hotel Le Doge fills best rooms six to eight weeks ahead in summer. Book early. Call directly for last-minute cancellations.
Apartment Hotels
$50-120 per night, with steeper discounts on weekly rates

Maarif and Anfa hold best supply of furnished suite hotels. Full kitchens. Popular with business travelers staying a week or longer.

Best for: Long-stay visitors. Families. Digital nomads. Kitchen and living space matter more than standard rooms.

Weekly rates always lower than daily price. Negotiate directly with property manager. Initial online booking helps start the conversation.
Beachfront Resorts
$100-400 per night

Ain Diab's Corniche holds Four Seasons. Mid-range sea-facing properties line up. Private beach access remains the central draw.

Best for: Beach-focused travelers, honeymooners, and summer visitors to Casablanca

Summer weekends on the Corniche book out two months ahead. April to May and October offer same Atlantic views. Sea air costs 25-35% less.

Booking Tips

Insider advice to help you find the best accommodation.

Gauthier boutiques sell out first

Boutique hotels in Gauthier. Hotel Le Doge carries fewer than thirty rooms. Fills six to eight weeks ahead for June-to-August weekends. Book early. Weeknight rates drop. Availability improves.

Ramadan reshapes the market

During Ramadan, hotel restaurants pivot to post-sunset iftar service. Alcohol is suspended at most properties. Rates drop 20-30% across all tiers as business travel falls. Travelers with no dietary restrictions who can adapt to the altered schedule often find this the best value window in the entire calendar year. Pack flexible timing.

Ain Diab in summer needs two months notice

The Four Seasons and Villa Blanche fill their July and August weekends in late May. Book Corniche properties at least eight weeks ahead in summer. Midweek stays in June and September are far more available and often 20-25% cheaper than weekend rates at the same property. Plan early.

Old Medina guesthouses rarely list online

The cheapest Medina addresses do not appear on major booking platforms. Walk-in rates are the only way to access them. Prices are negotiable for stays of three nights or more, outside the summer beach season. Bring cash.

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When to Book

Timing matters for both price and availability.

High Season

Reserve six to eight weeks ahead for July and August, Ain Diab and Gauthier. Casablanca's beach season and school holiday period coincide to fill the Corniche properties completely. Beat the rush.

Shoulder Season

April, May, and October bring mild Atlantic weather and rates 25-35% below the summer peak. Two weeks notice is sufficient for most properties outside the Corniche. Sweet spot.

Low Season

November through March sees the deepest discounts and walk-in availability everywhere in Casablanca except during major business conferences when Centre-Ville and Sidi Maarouf fill quickly. Wait for deals.

Two weeks ahead covers most Casablanca stays in spring and autumn. Corniche resorts and Gauthier boutiques need six to eight weeks in summer to guarantee the best rooms. Book smart.

Good to Know

Local customs and practical information.

Check-in / Check-out
Standard check-in is 14:00 and check-out 11:00. Almost every hotel holds luggage before check-in and after check-out without charge. Confirm at reception on arrival. Easy.
Tipping
A small tip for the housekeeper per day is appreciated but not expected. Porters who carry bags to the room receive the equivalent of one to two US dollars per bag, paid in Moroccan dirhams. Keep change handy.
Payment
Cards are accepted at all four-star and five-star properties and most three-star hotels in Casablanca. Budget guesthouses in the Old Medina and Bourgogne almost always prefer cash in Moroccan dirhams. Withdraw early.
Safety
Casablanca is a safe city for tourists by regional standards. The Ain Diab Corniche is well-lit and patrolled in the evenings. The Old Medina requires the same awareness as any busy market area after dark. Keep valuables in the room safe and stay on the main through-routes after 22:00. Stay alert.

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