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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Casablanca

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Casablanca, Morocco

Updated May 23, 2024

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An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.
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'Tire Lion'

The rubbery beast is sculpted from recycled materials.
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This restaurant sits within the walls of an 18th-century fortification that once defended the city’s old quarter.
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La Sqala

This restaurant sits within the walls of an 18th-century fortification that once defended the city’s old quarter.
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