The old Kasbah of Mohammedia combines a clear historical connection with a neighbourhood that can be explored on foot. Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah had the complex built in 1768. The Kasbah’s defining features include its red-brick main gate, narrow streets and winding souk passageways. Former fondouks, or caravanserais, were once used by traders for goods and pack animals. In the past, these places served traders, goods and pack animals. The Kasbah can therefore be understood through both its streets and its former role in trade.
The El-Atiq Mosque in the Kasbah is also known as the White Mosque. Its architectural features include a green-painted frieze and a courtyard paved with zellij tiles. These details add specific architectural features to its familiar name. The Saint-Jacques Church in Mohammedia offers a different impression: its simple, elegant architecture recalls a bygone era. These contrasting architectural impressions sit side by side, from the mosque’s colours and tiles to the church’s understated design.
Fish market and cuisine in the Kasbah
At the fish market in the centre of the Kasbah, numerous simple eateries serve fresh seafood and grilled or fried fish. Spiced tomato sauce, olives and mint tea round out the offerings. If you choose fish, you can pick between the two cooking methods; the sauce and sides complement the meal. Since the market is in the centre of the Kasbah, you can combine a meal focused on local cuisine with exploring the neighbourhood. If you plan to eat there, check the current opening hours in advance.
A green retreat and coastal options
Jardin du Parc, a green recreational area, is also in the centre of Mohammedia. The garden is ideal for evening strolls. It is especially lively in summer, when families spend time on the lawn. There are various activities for children, including electric car rentals; check in advance whether rentals are available during your visit. With its green space, Jardin du Parc offers a different setting from the Kasbah’s streets and buildings.
It is worth distinguishing clearly between the beaches. Sablettes is in Mohammedia and has playgrounds and picnic areas; its calm waters are considered well suited to swimming. Miramar is on the Atlantic coast nearby, 1.3 kilometres from the centre of Mohammedia, and is considered a popular coastal destination. The two beaches are distinguished by different features: Sablettes is noted for its facilities and the description of its waters, while Miramar is noted for its Atlantic location and distance from the centre. You can therefore compare the options based on whether the listed facilities and swimming conditions or the Atlantic location matter more to you.
Discover more destinations: Ben Abid, El Mansouria, Bouskoura, Nouaceur, Mediouna, Casablanca, Ben Yakhlef, Dar Bouazza.
For the broader travel overview: Grand Casablanca.
