About Casablanca, Morocco:
Located in North Africa, Casablanca (population 3.218 million as of 2024) is a port city and commercial hub in western Morocco, fronting the Atlantic Ocean. The city’s French colonial legacy is seen in its downtown Mauresque architecture, a blend of Moorish style and European art deco.
Catholic places of interest in Casablanca, Morocco:
As is the case in most of Morocco (having once been a French colony), most of the Catholic churches here in Casablanca are named after famous churches in France.
Église Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes de Casablanca (Church of Our Lady of Lourdes): renowned for its expansive glasswork of world-famous stained glass artist Gabriel Loire that covers the interior walls. In the courtyard is a replica of the Lourdes Grotto.
Église Saint-François d’Assise (Church of Saint Francis of Assisi): is an active parish in the city.
Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur (Sacred Heart Cathedral): This now-deconsecrated church was designed by architect Paul Tournon. The Cathedral was built in the 1930s, and is a masterpiece of white concrete, featuring sharp, angular, almost mosque-like towers, and represents a significant example of French colonial-era architecture in Morocco.
Address: H9RG+F68, Angle rue d’Alger et boulevard Rachdi, quartier Gautier, Casablanca 20250, Morocco
Traveling to Casablanca, Morocco:
U.S. and Canadian citizens do not need a visa for stays under 90 days, but passports must be valid for at least six months (this is the case for many countries around the world).
By air: Mohammed V International Airport (code CMN) serves as the main international hub with direct flights from North America and Europe via Royal Air Maroc (operates direct flights from major cities like New York and Washington D.C) or Air Arabia Maroc. Many European, Middle Eastern, and North African carriers offer connections, particularly via Paris, Madrid, or London.
Alternatively, you can fly into Marrakech (RAK) and take a train or bus to Casablanca (approx. 3-4 hours).
By train: ONCF trains are a popular, safe, and affordable way to travel from major cities like Marrakech or Rabat, usually arriving at Casa Voyageurs.