The best places to visit in Morocco.

Casablanca has Morocco's main international airport (Mohammed V) and is the country's busiest rail hub, so it is the most common arrival point for travellers flying in. From the city you can see the landmark Hassan II Mosque and the Art-Deco centre, then continue by train to Rabat, Marrakech, Fes or Tangier. That makes it a practical gateway and stopover at the start or end of a wider Morocco itinerary.

Rabat, the capital, is the closest major destination — about an hour north by train — and pairs naturally with Casablanca for its kasbah and historic medina. El Jadida and the Portuguese cistern lie down the Atlantic coast, while the trains south reach Marrakech in around three hours and the high-speed Al Boraq line runs north to Tangier. Fes and Meknes are reachable by direct train too, so Casablanca connects easily to most of the country.

Morocco's Atlantic seaboard has plenty beyond Casablanca's Corniche. Rabat blends ocean ramparts with the Kasbah of the Udayas; El Jadida has its UNESCO-listed Portuguese cistern and walled town; Oualidia is known for its calm lagoon and oysters; and further south, the walled port of Essaouira is a favourite for its relaxed medina and sea breezes. The coast stays milder than the interior, which makes it pleasant even in summer.

The national rail operator ONCF links Casablanca with Rabat, Marrakech, Fes, Meknes and Tangier, including the Al Boraq high-speed service to Tangier. For towns the train does not reach, CTM and Supratours run reliable long-distance buses. To explore at your own pace — or to reach the Atlas mountains, the kasbah country or the Sahara — a private driver gives the most flexibility, since those routes involve long drives and several stops.

Thanks to the ocean, Casablanca and the Atlantic coast enjoy a mild climate for most of the year. Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–November) are especially comfortable, with warm days and sea breezes. Summers are warm but rarely extreme near the coast, while winters are cool and can be wet. Coastal mornings are sometimes hazy, so afternoons often give the clearest light for sightseeing and photographs.