You are a tourist, on a business trip or looking for a rental and would like to identify the areas to avoid in Casablanca and the best places to stay.

In fact, in recent years, insecurity has been growing in many large cities. This is why people find out about neighborhoods beforehand to avoid choosing accommodation in a sensitive neighborhood or a red light district of Casablanca.

I offer below a guide and a map to help you locate the neighborhoods to avoid and the best areas to choose your accommodation.

This article is supported by information from the web, press articles and world statistics. This is only a summary of current data on the reputation and the feeling of insecurity concerning the different neighborhoods of Casablanca.

Dangerous Morocco?

NO but yes in certain regions: Morocco is not among the most dangerous countries in the world unlike Venezuela, Brazil visit us at the Peru or South Africa.

According to the classification global Numbeo, in terms of crime, Morocco is at the same level as Sweden and better ranked than France, the Bahamas or Costa Rica.

However, in recent years, violence often linked to terrorism seems to be on the rise in certain cities and regions of Morocco. Moreover, the French government has placed Morocco in a zone of heightened vigilance for the south of the border with Algeria and Western Sahara. See also the recommendations of the Canadian Government: Morocco – Exercise a high degree of caution

Regarding travelers, here is the latest recommendation from France Diplomacy : "Following an attack that led to the death of a French tourist in Tiznit (south of Agadir) on January 15, 2022, it is recommended to be vigilant in all public places and when traveling in Morocco. »

See my road trip in Morocco in a motorhome

Casablanca dangerous?

Yes, but no more than many American, Italian or French cities. Indeed, still according to the same statistics, in 2025 Casablanca emerges with a crime index of 55.59 which is mid-high. But, it's more or less the same level of criminality as Naples, Marseille, Paris, Athens ou Las Vegas.

It should be noted, however, that this type of ranking is subjective because it is established according to the opinions of Internet users and not according to official statistics.

Map of Casablanca neighborhoods

Casablanca has many neighborhoods, some are officially listed, others dating from the former French protectorate are no longer considered neighborhoods. As a result, it is very complicated to understand their organization.

To simplify, we can say that the city center of Casablanca is located in the north of the agglomeration near the sea and includes:

• To the east: the Gironde, Hay Mohammadi, Belvédère and Aïn Sebaâ districts;
• To the west: the Racine, Racine Extension, Bourgogne, Anfa, Anfa Supérieur, Val d'Anfa and Aïn Diab districts;
• To the south: the Alsace-Lorraine, Maârif and Maârif Extension, Gauthier, Palmiers, Hôpitaux, Habous, Socrate, Val Fleuri, Derb Ghallef, Tantonville, Franceville, Oasis and Polo districts.

To locate the main districts of Casablanca, here is the Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wNVUEHDCW94s6Nhe7

Dangerous neighborhoods in Casablanca?

Without being dangerous neighborhoods like those of Johannesburg, Sao Paulo or mexico city, according to various forums, blogs, web rankings, there are some neighborhoods to avoid in Casablanca.

Indeed, for visitors, it is preferable to avoid certain areas or neighborhoods (see below) to book a hotel there in order to favor the most interesting neighborhoods in terms of tourism.

Which neighborhoods should be avoided in Casablanca?

Here are the neighborhoods of Casablanca that are best avoided when sightseeing (click on the links to get their location on google maps):

• Hey Mohammadi in the Aïn Sebaâ district
• Derb Sultan
• Bernoussi
• Derb Milano
• Hay Moulay Cherif
• Hay Lalla Meryem
• Hay Moulay Rachid
• Bousbir red-light district of the old medina
• Sbata
• Derb Ghallef

This list is unclassified and non-exhaustive.

Which neighborhoods to stay in Casablanca

Apart from the few neighborhoods to avoid mentioned above, there are many pretty neighborhoods in Casablanca that are very pleasant and interesting for visitors.

It is impossible to say which are the most beautiful or the best because it is a question of taste and it also depends on the type of stay you are going to spend in Casablanca.

However, real estate professionals cite among the best neighborhoods in Casablanca the following:

• Anfa (rich and luxurious district with palaces and beautiful residences on the hill);
• Gauthier (culturally rich residential area);
• Root (close to the city center, chic district with luxury boutiques and high-end restaurants):
• Ain Daib (also called the Corniche, it is a trendy and lively area where the most beautiful beach is located)
• old medina Sour Jdid neighborhood (near the Hassan II Mosque and the Corniche);
• Ministry of Education (residential and commercial area with many clothing chains and fashion boutiques, perfect for shopping).

Moreover, they have defined a golden triangle delimited by the 3 richest districts of Casablanca: Anfa, Racine and Gauthier.

Now let's see what are the favorite neighborhoods of tourists.

Best neighborhoods to stay in Casablanca for tourists

Better known as the Corniche, Ain Diab is a district ideally located for sightseeing or vacationing.

Ain Diab – Ideal district for tourists

Indeed, it is here that the majority of entertainment, golf courses, trendy cafes, restaurants and clubs are located. But in addition, this district is well located to enjoy the beach (Lalla Meryem beach and Ain Diab beach) while being close to the old Medina and the most emblematic sites of Casablanca.

Note that there is also the Sindibab amusement park and the Morocco Mall for shopaholics. See location of the Ain Diab district

Here is an ideal accommodation to enjoy the beach in this tourist district of Ain Diab:

Old Medina – Tourist district of Casablanca

For those who come to Casablanca to visit all its treasures, the district closest to the emblematic sites is the old medina. See ancient location Medina

This is the old quarter of Casablanca, very picturesque, lively and where there are magnificent souks. It has some unmissable visits, all very close by: Great Mosque, Place des Nations-Unies, Kouba Sidi Smara and Sidi el Kairouani.

This is an ideal hotel for a tourist stay in Casablanca in a convenient area for visiting the city on foot (600 meters from the old medina and the markets of Casablanca). In addition, this hotel offers excellent value for money.