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Casablanca Resource Guide
Introduction & City Areas...............................................................................................8
Airport Information......................................................................................................11
Baby Sitting & Maid Services........................................................................................12
Banking Services............................................................................................................13
Bookshops & Libraries..................................................................................................16
Cinemas & Theatres......................................................................................................17
Embassies - Consulates..................................................................................................18
Expat & Support Groups...............................................................................................20
Groceries & Supermarkets.............................................................................................21
Holidays & Festivities....................................................................................................22
Hospital & Medical Services..........................................................................................23
International Schools.....................................................................................................25
Internet Cafés................................................................................................................26
Museums and Historical Sites........................................................................................27
Parks..............................................................................................................................28
Pharmacies....................................................................................................................29
Police Stations...............................................................................................................30
Postal Services................................................................................................................30
Public Transport............................................................................................................32
Pubs - Clubs..................................................................................................................33
Religious Associations....................................................................................................34
Restaurants....................................................................................................................35
Shopping.......................................................................................................................37
Sport & Leisure.............................................................................................................38
Useful Numbers............................................................................................................38
Utilities..........................................................................................................................39
FAQ..............................................................................................................................40
Casablanca holds a special attraction in Morocco. Several factors have
participated towards its expansion: its closeness to the capital Rabat,
its central position on the Atlantic coast, the dense concentration of
commercial, industrial and financial institutions and finally its port
installations.
Casablanca hosts headquarters and main industrial facilities for the leading
Moroccan and international companies based in Morocco. Industrial
statistics show Casablanca retains its historical position as the main
industrial zone of the country.
The Port of Casablanca is one of the largest artificial ports in the world,
and the largest port of North Africa. It is also the primary naval base for
the Royal Moroccan Navy.
City Overview
Casablanca holds a special attraction in Morocco. Several factors have participated towards its expansion:
its closeness to the capital Rabat, its central position on the Atlantic coast, the dense concentration of
commercial, industrial and financial institutions and finally its port installations.
Dar el Beida
The old centre of Casablanca, has the advantage of combining two cultures – modern and
traditional. Compared to the ancient imperial cities. Casablanca is still a new city, but well
worth a visit. Dar El Beida is shaped like an open fan, divided into three parts :
- To the east, the industrial and semi-industrial sectors.
- In the middle, the town centre and urban areas.
- To the west, the residential areas.
A visitor entering Casablanca by road can do so by one of three major highways:
Casablanca Facts
Population: approx. approx. 3 Millions
National status: Monarchy
Currency: Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Time zone: UTC (UTC+0)
Main airports: Mohammed V
International Airport
1- Centrally by the Casa-Nouasser / Mohammed V Airport highway (exit Maarif / Hay Hassani).
2- From the north by the Casa-Rabat motorway (5 different exits).
3- From the south, by the Casa-El Jadida Highway.
All of these major routes cross the town to the town to the place des Nations Unies (United Nations Square), an excellent starting point for our visit.
The Old Medina and Surrouding Area
Making our way towards the port, we stroll down the palm tree lined Boulevard Houphouet Boigney, stopping to admire all the different Moroccan
handicrafts displayed in the numerous colourful boutiques.
Or the right hand side, not far from the Casa-port railway station, is the sanctuary of Sidi Belyout (one of the city’s patron saints), a little further
on we come to a shopping centre, known as the “Centre 2000”, comprising clothes boutiques, clock and watch shops and several national and
international restaurants.
To the left the port, the old Medina suddenly appears with its shining white square-shaped houses. In order to enter this old city, we follow Boulevard
des Almohades, dominated on the left by the old city ramparts, the squalla (fortress) with its connons trained towards the sea & Bab El Mera (the
gateway to the port), all built by the sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah.
Behind these monuments is a small city’s first patron saint (who came from Kairaouan in about 1530). Progressing a little further, we arrive in
another square, named again after a marabout, sidi Bousmara, whose shrine is shaded by a giant leafy rubber tree. Nearby, stands the oldest Mosque
in Casablanca, “Jamaa Al Atiq” which was built by the Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah in the year 1200 of the Hegira.
Continuing towards the heart of the old medina, we reach what was at the beginning of the century the town centre of Dar El Beida, small winding
streets full of memories of an age gone by, where the major powers once had their consulates and commercial delegations. Our visit of the Old
Medina ends once we have passed through the great Bab El Kebir gateway. Newly built walls and the clock tower mark the boundary of the old
and new towns.
Emerging from the old Medina, we rediscover the Place des Nations Unies, our point of departure for the new town centre.
Town Centre
The Avenue running from the east side of the square is the Avenue des FAR ( forces Armées Royales) with its modern office blocks housing the
headquarters of both national & international companies. It is planned that the far end of this avenue will eventually become the business center
of Casablanca.
The avenue running centrally from the Place des Nations Unies is Boulevard Mohammed V, the main shopping street of the city and the most
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frequented, where, apart from fashionable shops the Central Market, tourist Office and Casablanca Chamber of Commerce may be found.
This avenue stretches from the main square to the Place Sidi Mohammed, opposite the Casa-voyageurs RAILWAY STATION; Just after the
place du 16 Novembre, which adjoins Bd Mohammed V, begins the rue du Prince Moulay Abdellah – the town’s first pedestrian thoroughfare
– where fashionable boutiques and jewelers outnumber other shops.
Leaving the place des Nations Unies, Hassan II, which opens almost immediately onto the place Mohammed V, a beautiful square bordered
by buildings of a thypical Moroccan architecture housing local authority offices. This square with its illuminated musical fountain is the pride
and joy of the people of Casablanca and is inevitably crowded at weekends on public holidays.
On the right-hand side stands the main post office, decorated with beautiful archways, the noble building nest to it houses the treasury and
the tax Office, then there is the Customs office and the wilaya or Governor’s Office for greater Casablanca complete with columns topped
by the famous clock tower (50 meters high). The Moroccan style patios opposite belong to the Courts of Justice and the Banque Al Maghrib
(bank of Morocco).
Residential Areas
Casablanca has a large expat community which was attracted by the exotic culture, the blend of traditional and modern life and relatively the
cheap residential real estate. Casablanca offers a wide range of residences, the architecture in the city was influenced by the French and the
Jewish, the latter who built elegant town homes.
The Corniche, Maarif, California are some of the most attractive neighborhoods for expats, they are all built in a modern and elegant way,
with excellent shopping around, and within easy reach of the old city, schools, private sports clubs (oriental dancing, aerobics, fitness, martial
arts …etc), and other necessities.
The Corniche has the greatest restaurant and night clubs in Casablanca, it has villas across the coast where you can contemplate the sea and
relax. California is a newly built area and it has apartments, this area is near the motorway to Rabat and the road coming from Marrakech.
It also has all facilities and a very friendly area. The Maarif is one of the well known neighborhoods in Casablanca, if you do not mind jumping
from your house into the busiest places in Casablanca when this is your place, where you can find almost everything.
A brief history of Casablanca
The town of Casablanca was originally
known as ANFA . The origins of the town
of Anfa would appear to go back a long way.
However, historians agree that it really began
to grow in importance in the 13th century.
At that time, the port was already trading
with Europe, particularly with the Spanish
and Portugese.
In 1912, the Portectorate gave a fresh
impetus to the town, which spread beyond
its walls and became the beautiful city
that we know today. Numerous plans
and installations enabled Casablanca, in
a very short space of time, to become the
largest city in the country and to attain
international status.
In 1468, the portugese took advantage of
the prevailing disorder in the region and
destroyed the town. Anfa then experienced
a long period of calm right up untill the
18th century. It was not until the reign of
the Alaouite Sultan, Sidi Mohammed Ben
Abdellah (1757-1790) that the order was
given to rebuild the town under the name of
Dar El Beida this name supposed by come
from a tall whitewashed structure which
served as a beacon for ships/ It was either the
Spanish or the Portugese who later translated
the name to Casablanca.
During the second half of the 20th century
Casablanca has developed in great strides.
Almost all of the major financial, industrial
and commercial organizations have elected
to install their head offices in Casablanca
and together with its young and active
population it will not be long before the city
is a forerunner of all the latest techniques.
In the 19th century, the town opened up
trade with European ports and in 1830 the
Sultan Moulay Abderrahmane (1822-1859
) set up customs an other port installations.
A European community then began to settle
in the town.
Under the reign of Sultan Moulay Hassan 1er
(1873-1894), the population of Casablanca
topped 20,000.
The city really showed its worth during the
second World War, while all of Europe was
caught up in the struggle, Casablanca strived
harder than ever and succeeded in being
self-sufficient in all sectors. Perhaps it was
this exploit which prompted the allies and
his Majesty Mohammed V (1909-1961) to
honor Casablanca by holding the famous
Anfa Conference in the town in 1943 (at
which the crown Prince Moulay Hassan
was also present).
Since this date, Casablanca has continued
to play its role as the heart and “gateway to
Morocco” with:
- 100 hectares of docks able to receive
all types of ships, so tripling its port
capacity and commercial relations with
other countries.
- Mohammed V Airport, with its modern
architecture and up-to-date installations,
handles nearly all of the country’s air
traffic.
- Casablanca also boasts the best hotel
infrastructure in Morocco. Important
international chains have joined the already
existing “clés d’Or”.
- Finally, having withstood all the difficulties
encountered during its existence, Casablanca
can boast of having succeeded in the most
important- that of the struggle for the
country’s independence, from where the
town got the name of “the capital of the
struggle”.
Late his Majesty king Hassan II has now
given the kingdom’s economic capital a
worldwide spiritual and religious dimension
by building in the city one of the Muslim
world’s biggest mosques: the Hassan II
Mosque.
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City Areas
There are several main areas of the city where expatriates choose to live.
Maarif
This district located west of Boulevard Brahim Roudani, was, until fairly recently, part of the outskirts of Casablanca. It began to develop with the
overcrowding of the city centre and also because of its proximity to the Anfa residential area. A pedestrian thoroughfare (the town’s second) and 2
large interior shopping centres make this a very busy and popular locality.
The area of Maarif is located about a 10 min drive by car to downtown, there are many streets with famous fashion brands, there is a new mall
named Twin Centre where the supermarket Acima is located. There are numerous shops in the areas such as jewelers, perfumeries, shoes stores,
traditional modern clothes, coffee shops, some local brands etc. In the center of this area is an avenue called Avenue AL Massira Al Khadraa, here
there are many new buildings, luxury apartments with a surface area of 100m² 200m². These are equipped with modern furniture, security, garages,
big balconies etc. There are also some older villas, which are owned privately and are not available on the rental market.
Racine
This is a new area, area which is located very close to Maarif, it is also a shopping area with many international also fashion brands. Here there are
also luxury apartments, but not houses or villas.
Anfa
Located in Corniche area which is called “Ain Diab”, here there are many large villas, many with swimming pools and large gardens. The area is
very popular with expatriates.
Two years ago very famous shopping mall with very big luxury apartments opened, it’s called “O’Gallery” there are many famous brands stores
located in the mall and also apartments of around 300m² with security, garage, fully furnished in modern style.
In the area there are also Anfa Golf Club, School for children from young age till baccalaureate level which is called “Groupe Scolaire Ain Diab”,
Saudian king’s Palace. Also at “La Corniche” there are numerous swimming pools on the beach area such as Miami Beach, Tahiti beach Club,
Contiki, Tropicana. There are numerous sporting clubs and top level hotels.
Californie
Located on the motorway to Rabat, about a 40min car ride from downtown, Californie is a new area of villas. It is a family friendly area, popular
with expatriates also due to the location of the International schools in the area.
The area has a large shopping center called “Marjane Californie” as well as numerous other stores and facilities.
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Airport Information
Mohamed V International Airport serves the city of Casablanca, and is the largest in the country The
airport offers a wide range of international connections primarily within Europe, but also to Asia, the
Middle East, and North America.
The airport is located 30 km south of the centre of (The last train leaves from the airport at 11:50
Casablanca and is accessible by the major transport p.m. and arrives at Casa Voyageurs station at
routes.
12:23 a.m.) Check on the website “www.oncf.
ma” because schedule timing is not available
“ONDA” Office National Des Aéroports
and changes constantly.
ONDA, Siége Social Nouasser Casablanca
For further information,
Tel 00212 22 53 90 40
please call: 022 339290
Fax 00212 22 53 99 01
Call center : 090 20 30 40
www.onda.ma
(2.88 MAD/ min)
Travel to and from the airport
TAXI SERVICES
Taxis from the airport to Casablanca leave from
AIRPORT BUS
right outside the arrivals hall. The journey into
The CTM bus company operates regular services town should not take more than 40 minutes.
to/from the airport:
The government and the authorities allow
Monday to Sunday: from 5:30 - 8 a.m. every 30 only registered Taxi to drivers working within
minutes and after 8 a.m.,
the Airport.Standard taxi fares are fixed: 200
every hour until 11 p.m.
dirham between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., 250
Journey time to the city center bus station is dirham at night.“Grand Taxis” are generally
approximately one hour, a single ticket costs 40 white Mercedes that have a small red plate at
MAD
the front and on the back- a trip to the town
costs around 240 dhs.
Further information can be obtained at the
following numbers: 022 361304, 022 360773, CAR RENTAL
022 448376.
Chérifienne de Location de voiture
Tel/Fax: 022 538463
CTM
La Colline II lot.n°33, imm. les Alizés, Sidi
General phone number in all Morocco call center: maârouf
00212 22 43 82 82
Novatour
Head office Casablanca
Tel.: 022 539940
Km 13.5 Autoroute Casa-Rabat
12 Rue El Oraibi Jilali 1er Etage
Tel 00212 22 75 36 58
Fax 00212 22 76 54 28
Scal AVIS
Tel.: 022539072; 022 580678; 022 580679
TRAIN
There are railways which connect the central Casa Union Rent A Car
Voyageurs train station and the airport. The train Tel.: 022 538755; Fax 022 538758
station is located behind the airport. From the train
stop you can easily access the airport gates.
Starc Sa Hertz
Tel: 022 539334
All trains from the airport stop at six suburban Phone numbers of the Head office
railway stations before reaching the city’s main in Downtown
station, Casablanca Voyageurs. After this stop, the Tel 022 43 67 30 /
train continues to its terminal station, Aïn Sebaa. 022 43 67 37 / 022 48 47 10
Fax 022 43 67 38 / 022 29 44 03
Train time table:
Monday to Sunday: from 5:00 a.m. to 11:50 p.m.
Airport hotels
There is only one hotel near the airport
Atlas Airport Hotel – Nouasser
Aéroport Mohammed V
Nouasser
Tel: 022 536200
Fax: 022 536201
www.hotelsatlas.com
Other City Hotels:
Barcelo
Bd D’anfa
Tel: 022 20 80 00
www.barcelo.com
Crown Plaza
Rond Point Hassan Ii
Tel: 022 48 80 00
www.crowneplaza.com/casablanca
Golden Tulip Farah
160, Avenue De L’armme Royale
Tel: 022 31 12 12
www.goldentulipfarahcasablanca.com
Le Palace D’anfa
171 Bd D’anfa
Tel: 022 95 40 00
www.lepalacedanfa.ma
Le Royal Mansour
27, Avenue De L’armee Royale
Tel: 022 31 30 11
Ryad Salam Hotel
Bd De La Corniche
Tel: 022 95 11 11
www.groupesalam.com
Sheraton
100, Avenue Des Far
Tel: 022 43 94 94
www.sheraton.com
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Babysitting
When looking for a baby-sitter or a maid you have various options to choose from. Usually, they can be
divided into three sections; hourly, daily or live-in. We higly recommend to request and check references
from all applicants.
Maid Agencies
Agency for babysitters, nurses and
maids:
39 Bd Emile Zola
Tel : +212 22 40 55 52
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Banking
A foreigner (non-resident) can open a personal bank account and get a credit card or ATM (dept) card.
Documents required for a foreigner to open an account:
- An ID document (passport).
- A deposit slip of Carte de Séjour (or Carte de Séjour).
- A foreigner can open either a resident or non residents account.
- All services are available to foreigners, credit card, ATM (debit) card etc.
BMCI ( Banque Marocaine du Commerce & de L’industrie)
ANFA
Agency Anfa
36, Bd d’Anfa
Tel: 022 20 31 84 / 022 47 58 80 / 022
29 55 82
Fax: 022 29 55 83
Agency la Corniche
Bd du Lido Angle Bd de l’Ocean
Atlantique
Tel: 022 79 70 37 / 022 79 70 56 - 59
Fax: 022 79 70 60
Agency Rond Point des Sports
Av du Phare Angle Rue Bab El Mandab
Tel: 022 94 94 95 / 022 94 13 36
Fax: 022 36 46 35
Agency Casa Val d’Anfa
Bd Abdelkrim El Khattabi ex Alex 1er Angle
Bd de Lybie
Tel: 022 94 05 02 / 022 94 05 11
/ 022 94 04 91
Fax: 022 94 05 16
CALIFORNIE
Agency Casa Californie
Route de la Mecque, Angle Bd
Panoramique
Tel: 022 59 90 20
Fax: 022 21 37 55
DOWN TOWN
Agency Casa Liberté
310, Bd Liberté Angle Omar Riffi
Tel: 022 30 51 05 / 12 / 17
Fax: 022 30 51 20
MAARIF EXTENSION
Agency Casa Twin Center
210, Bd Med Zerktouni
Tel: 022 48 70 87 / 022 48 71 67
Fax: 022 68 72 54
Agency Casa 11 Janvier
93, Bd 11 Janvier
Tel: 022 44 21 35 / 36
Fax: 022 45 20 01
Agency Casa Gauthier
35, Rue Jean Jaurés
Tel: 022 29 57 83 / 022 47 24 54
Fax: 022 47 24 55
Agency Casa 2 Mars
97, Av 2 Mars
Tel: 022 28 27 97 / 022 80 38 74
Fax: 022 28 31 00
Agency Casa Ghandi
92, Bd Ghandi
Tel: 022 95 00 41 / 45 / 47
Fax: 022 95 00 28
Agency Casa 2 Mars Mechouar
97, Av 2 Mars
Tel: 022 85 30 95 / 96 / 97
Fax: 022 85 30 98
Agency Casa Maarif Mosquée
26, Rue Abou Abdellah Nafii ex Bourbon
Tel: 022 25 85 66 / 09 / 04
Fax: 022 25 85 85
Agency Casa Al Khansaa
139, Av Mers Sultan
Tel: 022 29 57 62 / 022 29 57 58
Agency Casa Maarif Roudani
294, Bd Brahim Roudani
Tel: 022 99 85 60 / 022 25 63 05
/ 022 25 42 32
Fax: 022 25 90 84
Agency Casa FAR
50, Av de l’Armée Royale Tour Habbous
Tel: 022 31 10 22 / 022 31 09 82
/ 022 31 99 18
Fax: 022 31 10 66
Agency Casa Normandie
Rue Normandie Angle Rue Ibn Faris
Casablanca
Tel: 022 98 40 83 / 022 98 40 84
Fax: 022 98 41 55
Agency Casa La Colline
Lotisselent Attaoufik Lot n°22, Angle Rues
1 & 2 Sidi Maarouf
Tel: 022 97 50 01 / 03 / 06
Fax: 022 97 50 26
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BMCE (Banque Marocaine de Commerce Exterieur)
MAARIF EXTENSION
Agency Bir Anzarane
22, Bd Bir Anzarane ex Danton
Tel: 022 23 80 21 / 022 23 80 79
Fax: 022 23 80 58
Agency Casa Ghandi
181, Bd Ghandi Rés Warda II
Tel: 022 99 23 07 / 022 99 23 74
Fax: 022 99 23 70
Agency Casa Maarif
Rue El Manaziz ex Chartres A,gle Rue
Abou Abdellah Naffi
Tel: 022 23 35 71 / 022 23 35 72
/ 022 23 35 76
Fax: 022 23 35 77
Agency Casa My Youssef
Bd d’Abfa Angle Bd My Youssef Forum
Abdelaziz
Tel: 022 29 57 37 / 022 43 36 30
Fax: 022 29 57 40
Agency Casa Racine
46, Rue Ibn Yaala El Irfani Quartier
Racine
Tel: 022 95 98 70 / 022 95 98 71
CALIFORNIE
Agency Casa Rte El Jedida
221, Bd Brahim Roudani ex Rte El
Jedida Cité Plateau
Tel: 022 98 94 98 / 022 98 96 60
Fax: 022 98 97 00
Agency Casa Sidi Maarouf
171, Bd Modibo Keita Casablanca 20
550
Tel: 022 83 48 03 / 022 83 48 04
/ 022 83 48 05
Fax: 022 81 88 80
Agency Casa Sidi Maarouf 2
Lotissement Amine Lot 53 Sidi Maarouf
Tel: 022 97 34 81 / 022 97 34 82
Fax: 022 97 34 84
Agency Casa Zenith Millenium
Lot Attaoufik, Imm Zenith Millenium
n°2 Bis Sidi Maarouf
Tel: 022 97 75 26
Fax: 022 97 55 39
DOWN TOWN
Agency Casa Lalla Yacout
3, Av Lalla Yacout
Tel: 022 48 88 00 / 022 48 88 01
Fax: 022 29 90 45 / 022 29 90 53
Agency Casa Med V
241, Bd Med V
Tel: 022 30 41 80 / 022 54 88 03
/ 022 54 88 04
Fax: 022 30 50 34
Agency Casa Mers Sultan
46, Rue d’Agadir
Tel: 022 29 72 99 / 022 29 63 16
Fax: 022 22 71 27
AIN DIAB CORNICHE
Bd de l’Ocean Atlantique Ex Biarritz
Suisse Hotel Suisse
Tel: 022 36 00 92 / 022 36 01 16
Fax: 022 39 91 26
ANFA
160, Bd d’Anfa Rue El Mokri
Tel: 022 36 50 14 / 022 36 50 03
Fax: 022 36 49 72
BAttijariwafa Bank
MAARIF
Agency Siége Social
2, Bd My Youssef
Tel: 022 29 88 88 / 022 22 41 69
Fax: 022 22 38 25
DOWN TOWN
Agency Casa 11 Janvier
72, Bd du 11 Janvier
Tel: 022 30 32 20 / 022 27 93 70
Fax: 022 26 28 10
Agency Casa Bir Anzarane
Bd Bir Anzarane ex Danton Angle Rue
Kadi Iass
Tel: 022 99 35 45 / 022 99 40 59
Fax: 022 99 47 83
Agency Casa 2 Mars
114, Av du 2 Mars
Tel : 022 86 00 69 / 022 86 00 70
/ 022 86 00 71
Fax: 022 86 00 72
Agency Casa El Massira
Bd Al Massira Al Khadraa ex Camille
Agle Rue Jalal Edine Asayouti
Tel: 022 39 80 23 / 24
Fax: 022 39 80 27
Agency Casa 2001
60, Rue d’Alger
Tel: 022 48 68 26
Fax: 022 48 67 96
Agency Casa Bourgogne
550, Bd Goulmima
Tel: 022 20 93 51 / 53 / 54 / 55
Fax: 022 20 93 58
AIN DIAB
Agency Casa Paranfa
Quartier Ain Diab Centre Commercial
Tel: 022 36 16 18 / 022 94 06 13 / 022
94 06 36
Fax: 022 94 06 35
Agency Casa Centre Benomar
Tel: 022 23 24 39 / 40
Fax: 022 25 02 29
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CALIFORNIE
Agency Casa Californie
Route de la Mecque Californie,
Lotissement Keltoum
Tel: 022 87 24 31 / 022 52 84 78
Fax: 022 52 32 24
Agency Casa La Colline
Lot Attawfik Route Nouacer R.S 114
Imm Zenith Sidi Maarouf
Tel: 022 33 57 79 / 94
Fax: 022 33 18 35
Agency Casa Mandarouna
Lotissement Attawfik Rue 1 Sidi Maarouf
Tel: 022 32 12 17 / 19
Fax: 022 32 10 56
Banque Populaire
MAARIF
Agency Centrale BCP
101, Bd Med Zerktouni
Tel: 022 20 25 33 / 022 22 41 11
/ 022 22 25 89
Fax: 022 22 26 99 / 022 22 20 99
Agency Casa Beauséjour
245, Bd Yacoub El Mansour Beauséjour
Tel: 022 94 75 59 / 61
Fax: 022 94 75 60
Agency Casa Moussa Bnou Noussair
58, Rue Jean Jaurés
Tel: 022 27 85 53 / 78
Fax: 022 27 85 85
Agency Casa Maarif
Tel: 022 25 75 99 / 022 98 46 87
Fax: 022 25 53 58
Agency Casa Massira
88, Bd Al Massira Al Khadraa Ex Camille
Tel: 022 39 85 85 / 86
Fax: 022 39 85 87
CORNICHE
Agency Casa Dawliz
Bd de la Corniche, Angle Nantes,
Complex Dawliz
Tel: 022 39 12 29 / 022 95 02 38 / 022
95 02 39
Fax: 022 94 39 54
Agency Casa Anfa
Av My Rachid Espace Porte d’Anfa
Tel: 022 94 90 90
Fax: 022 94 91 04
DOWN TOWN
Agency Casa 2 Mars
Av 2 Mars Angle Rue Omar El Idrissi
Tel: 022 26 49 05 / 07 / 17 / 23
Fax: 022 26 00 64
Agency Casa A.Sahraoui
27, Rue Abderrahmane Sahraoui
Tel: 022 26 69 56 / 022 26 86 47
Fax: 022 48 71 47
Agency Casa El Hadika
27, Bd My Youssef
Tel: 022 26 11 71 / 72 / 73
Fax: 022 29 63 22
Agency Casa FAR
48, Av Armée Royale
Tel: 022 31 43 92 / 74
Fax: 022 44 07 25
CALIFORNIA
Agency Casa Attawfik
Lotissement Attaoufik Sidi Maarouf
Tel: 022 97 26 49 / 43 / 44
Fax: 022 97 26 38
Agency Casa Panoramique
350, Bd Panoramique
Tel: 022 21 20 63 / 02
Fax: 022 52 20 13
Agency Casa Sidi Maarouf
Rte 1029 Lot Amine n°51 Sidi Maarouf
Tel: 022 33 51 22 / 022 97 31 85 /
022 97 31 86
Fax: 022 33 51 24
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Bookshops and Libraries
The following bookshops and libraries have books in English:
There are 2 bookshops in Bouzareah. In Hydra there is also the British Council with the English book shop.
The opening hours for all book shops in Algiers is between 08:30 am and 05:30 pm Saturday to Wednesday, Thursday 08:30 am to 12:00 pm (their
Weekend starts Thursday afternoon).
BOOKSHOPS
La Claire fontaine
(English & French books)
96,Rue taha houcine Imm C.i.f.m
Quartier Gauthier
Tel: 022 26 79 72 / 022 27 20 97
Calliope SARL
Rue Nassih Eddine Résidence Anfa II
Mag Rdc
Quartier Maarif Extension
Tel / Fax: 022 25 74 00 ; 25 74 27
Carrefour des livres S.A
(French Books)
Rue Assourkosti ex Landes Angle Rue
Vignemale
Quartier Maarif
Tel: 022 25 87 81 / 022 26 46 65
Fax: 022 25 87 81
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Distribution Action Directe
(French Books)
Bd Moulay Youssef
Quartier Ouest
Tel: 022 29 69 64
Fax: 022 27 98 81
Gauthier Livres
12, Rue Moussa Ibnou Noussair
Quartier Gauthier
Tel: 022 26 44 26
Fax: 022 26 44 69
Maarif Culture
22, Rue Assad Ben Zarara
Quartier Maarif
Tel: 022 98 23 52
Fax: 022 98 23 37
Librairie Actuelle
Bd Moulay Idriss 1er, Quartier des hôpitaux
Tel: 022 86 03 70
Fax: 022 860371
Cinemas & Theatres
In Morocco, films are dubbed in French and rarely are shown in their original language.
CINEMAS
THEATRES
This cinema shows films in English language:
In Casablanca there are not many theaters
as such, but in cultural institutes or
cinemas at times there is a showing of
a play or musical concerts & also artistic
exhibitions:
Megarama Bd de la Corniche
Casablanca 20 050
Tel: 022 79 88 88
Fax: 022 79 71 64
The following cinemas show films dubbed in French
language:
Centre Cinématographique Marocain CCM
Casablanca
2 Rue, Abdellah Gannoune
Quartier Lusitania
Tel: 022 20 20 30
London Films
28, Place des Nations Unis 8éme Etage Casablanca
20 000
Tel: 022 204953
Cinéma Lynx
150 Avenue Mers Sultan
Quartier Alsace Lorraine
Tel: 022 220229
Cinéma Ritz
35 Rue Mohamed El Quorri
Tel: 022 262632
Cinéma Mamounia
42 Rue Bachir Ibrahimi
Quartier Gironde
Tel: 022 300204
Casa Del Arte
7, Rue France Ville Oasis
Tel: 022 99 09 36
Centre Cultural Maarif
Rue Oussama Bn Yazid
Tel: 022 25 10 07
Amphytrium
Angle Bd Ghnadi et Bd Ibn Sina
Tel: 022 39 82 64 / 65
Complexe Culturel Sidi Belyout
28, Rue Léon l’Africain
Tel: 022 30 34 72
Carrefour des arts
Rue Essanani Bourgogne
Tel: 022 29 43 64
Dar America Sidi Belyout
10, Place Bel Air
Tel: 022 22 14 60
Federation des oeuvres laiques FOL
(Kids & Teenagers Courses)
16, Rue Moussa Bnou Noussair
Tel: 022 26 67 51
Fondation Roi Abdelaziz
Al Saoud
Bd de la Corniche Ain Diab
Tel: 022 39 10 27 / 30
Goethe Institut
11, Rue Place du 16 Novembre
Tel: 022 20 04 45 / 022 26 30 75
Institut Français
121, Bd Zerktouni
Tel: 022 77 98 70
Instituto Cervantes
31, Rue d’Alger 21 000
Tel: 022 26 73 37
British Council
87, Bd Nador Polo
Tel: 022 52 09 90
Interfilms S.A
5, Rue Mohamed Faker -ex Heintz,
Imm. Semiramis
Tel: 022 484648
Megarama Maroc S.A
Boulevard la Corniche
Quartier Anfa
Tel: 022 798888
Ciné Scène International
Rue Zoubeir Bnou Al Aouam
Quartier Roches Noires
Tel: 022 244086
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Embassies and Consulates
AMERICAS
OCEANIA AND ASIA
EUROPE
Argentina (Embassy in Rabat)
12 rue Mekki Bitaouri Souissi
Rabat
Phone: (212 7) 75 5120 or 75
4182 or 75 5410
Fax: (212 7) 55410
Bangladesh (Embassy in Rabat)
25, Avenue Tarik Ibn Ziad B.P. 1468
Rabat
Phone: (212) 7766713
Fax: (212) 7766729
Email: [email protected]
Canada (Embassy in Rabat)
C.P. 709 Rabat-Agdal
Tel (Consular):
(011 212) 37 68 74 00;
(visas): (011 212) 37 68 74 01
Fax (Consular):
(011 212) 37 68 74 30;
(visas): (011 212) 37 68 74 47
E-mail (Consular):
[email protected];
(visas): [email protected]
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/morocco/
menu-en.asp
China (Embassy in Rabat)
16, Charia Ahmed Balafrej-Souissi-Rabat
Tel: +212-3-7754056
Fax: +212-3-7757519
ma.china-embassy.org/eng
Belgium (Embassy in Rabat)
Avenue Mohammed El Fassi 6,
Tour Hassan, Rabat
Tel: + (212) 37.26.80.60
Fax: + (212) 37.76.70.03
Emergency number : + (212) 61.16.47.93
E-mail: [email protected]
www.diplomatie.be/rabat
United States of America
(Embassy in Rabat)
2 Avenue de Mohamed El Fassi,
Rabat, Morocco
Tel: (212)(37)-76-22-65
Fax: (212)(37)-76-56-61
www.usembassy.ma
United States of America
(Consulate in Casablanca)
8, Boulevard Moulay Youssef,
Casablanca
Fax: 212-2-220-4127
E-mail: (American Citizens
Services): [email protected]
(Nonimmigrant Visa Matters):
[email protected]
(Immigrant Visa Matters):
[email protected]
casablanca.usconsulate.gov
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Malaysia (Embassy in Rabat)
No. 17 Avenue Bir Kacem Soussi-Rabat
Phone: (212-37) 658324/ 658355
Fax: (212-37) 658363
Oman (Embassy in Rabat)
21, Rue Hamzah Aqdal Rabat
Phone: (002127) 672 064 or 673 788
Fax: 674 567
United Arab Emirates (Embassy in
Rabat)
PO Box: 478, 11 Al Alwayeen Stree
Rabat
Phone: +212-7-707070
Fax: +212-7-724145
Vanuatu (Embassy in Rabat)
37, Rue Aïn Takoult Lotissement Delubac
Souisse Rabat
Phone: (+212) 37652972
Fax: (+212) 37652980
Czech Republic (Embassy in Rabat)
Villa Merzaa, 4,5 km Avenue Imam Malik
(Route des Zaërs), Zankat Ait Melloul,
Souiss, B.P. 410, Rabat
Tel: 00212 – (0)37 - 75 54 21
Fax: 00212 – (0)37 - 75 43 93
Denmark (Consulate in Casablanca)
50, Avenue Pasteur Casablanca
Tel: +212 2243 7620
Fax: +212 2224 8756
France (Consulate in Casablanca)
Avenue Prince Moulay Abdallah - Casablanca
Tél. : 022 48.93.00
Fax : 022 48.93.05
www.ambafrance-ma.org
France (Embassy in Rabat)
Ambassade de France à Rabat
B.P. 602 - Rabat - Chellah
3, rue Sahnoun - Agdal
Tel: 037 68.97.00
Fax: 037 68.97.01
www.ambafrance-ma.org
Germany (Embassy in Rabat)
7, Zankat Madnine, PO Box 235, Rabat
Tel: +212-37-709662, +212-37-205625
Fax: +212-37-706851
Greece (Embassy in Rabat)
5 Km Route des Zaers Villa Chems, Souissi
Rabat
Tel: (0021237) 638964 or 638975
Fax: 638990
AFRICA
EAngola (Embassy in Rabat)
Route des Zaers KM 4,5 Souissi Rabat
Phone: 212 7 659239
Fax: 212 7 659238
Equatorial Guinea (Embassy in Rabat)
c/30 Avenue des Nations Unies B.P. 723
Agdal, Rabat
Tel: (212) 777 42 05 or 777 44 25 16
Italy (Embassy in Rabat)
2, Zankat Idriss Al Ahzar Rabat
Tel: +212 37 706 597
Fax: +212 37 706 882
United Kingdom
(Consulate in Casablanca)
Villa Les Sallurges, 36 rue de la Loire – Polo,
Casablanca
Tel: (212) 022 85 74 00
Fax: (212) 022 83 46 25/26
United Kingdom (Embassy in Rabat)
28 avenue S.A.R. Sidi Mohammed,
Souissi, Rabat
Tel: (212) (37) 63 33 33
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Expatriate and Support Groups
American Language Center
PL, Fraternité
Quartier Gautier
Tel: 022 275270; 491660
Centre Culturel Espagnol
29 rue Algerie
Quartier Ouest
Tel./Fax: 022 267135
British Council
BD Nador
Quartier Cretes
Tel: 022 520898; 523690
Institut Français - IFC
121, Boulevard Zerktouni
Tel: 022 779870
Fax: 022 779871
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Groceries and Supermarkets
The main supermarket is “Acima”; the others are “Franprix” and “Label Vie”.
Major Supermarkets
ACIMA SUPERMARKET
Down Town Area
2 Mars
2 Av 2 Mars
Tel: 022 86 29 74
Liberté
Angle Bd Rahal Meskini &
Bd de la Liberté
Tel: 022 44 21 12
Place Paquet
Place Nicolas Paquet angle
Rue Pierre Parent
Tel: 30 26 63
MAARIF AREA
Ryad Anfa
Bd de Bourgogne, centre commercial Kido,
Lahjajma
Tel: 022 39 85 06
Twin Center
1, rue Daoud Dahiri, Twin Center
Tel: 022 95 80 31
FRANPRIX SUPERMARKET
156, Bd Yacoub El Mansour (Maarif )
Tel: 022 25 08 19
LABEL VIE SUPERMARKET
Bd Abdellatif Ben Kaddour angle Rue
Ahmed Charci
Tel: 022 36 93 48
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Holidays and Festivities
Mark national and regional public holidays on your calendar. Below you will find a complete list.
CALENDAR
January 11th
Proclamation of Independence
May 1st
Labour day
July 30th
Enthronement
August 14th
Oued Eddahab Day
August 20th
Revolution of the King and the People
August 21st
Birthday of King Mohammed VI
November 6th
Green March
November 18th
Independence Day
Religious ones
Depending on the Muslim calendar:
Aid Seghir – Aid Kebir – 1st Moharrem – Aid Al
Mouloud
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Hospitals and Medical Services
In Morocco English is the third language why we have tried to obtain doctors who speak English in the
listing below.
In Morocco English is an optional third language why not all receptionists and administrative personel speak English. When you call for an
appointment you will be passed directly to an English speaking doctor.The Doctors studied in the United States and speak fluent English.
HOSPITALS
Clinique Cardiologique Californie
Address: Bd Panoramique, Quartier
Californdie, casablanca
Phone number:
022 508 080, 022 525 555
Polyclinique Atlas
Address: Rue Mohamed Ben Ali Ex J. Jaurè,
Quartier Gauthier, Casablanca
Phone number: 022 274 043
Fax number: 022 279 000, 022 279 494
Semur SARL
Address: Rue Ahmed Kadmiri, Ex A. Samain
cité, Plateau Extension, Casablanca
Veil 24 SA
Address: Quartier Racine Extension,
Casablanca
DENTISTS
Bellissimo Stephane
(Chirurgiens-dentistes)
Address: 27, Bd Abdelkrim Khattabi - Ex
Alex. 1°, Casablanca
Benzaquen Albert (Chirurgiens-dentistes)
Address: 129, Rue Du Prince Moulay
Abdallah, 2°ét., Casablanca
Benchimol Alain (Chirurgiens-dentistes)
Address: 21, Rue Ibrahim Hafid -ex
Chateaubriand, 4°ét. Casablanca
Chevalier Gérard (Chirurgiens-dentistes)
Address: 103, Bd Moukaouama - Ex
Résistance, 1°ét. Casablanca
Coëffard Yves (Chirurgiens-dentistes)
Address: 7, Rue El Kassar - Ex Wagram,
Casablanca
Elharar Gabriel (Chirurgiens-dentistes)
Address: 57, Avenue Hassan Souktani,
Casablanca
Hamdi Tsvigoune Galina
(Chirurgiens-dentistes)
Address: 298, Bd Mohamed Zerktouni, 2°ét.,
Casablanca
Phone number: 022 266 884.
Lepina Irina (Chirurgiens-dentistes)
Address: 197, Bd Abdellah Ben Yacine, 3°ét,
Casablanca
Lepron Jacques (Chirurgiens-dentistes)
Ad d re s s : 4 6 2 , B d Br a h i m Ro u d a n i ,
Casablanca
Pinel Marie-Claire (Chirurgiens-dentistes)
Address: 332, Bd De Bordeaux, Rés.hamourabi, 4°ét. Casablanca
Vieillard Christian (Chirurgiens-dentistes)
Address: 26, Bd Brahim Roudani, 1°ét.
Casablanca
GENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Boutomo Nadejda
(Médecin Généraliste)
Address: 144, Av. Moulay Hassan 1,
Casablanca
Bram Jean (Médecin Généraliste)
Address:47, Rue Abou Salt Andaloussi,
Casablanca
Bram Jean Jamaa
Address: 6, Rue D’ Auvergne,
Casablanca
Brami Gaston (Médecin Généraliste)
Ad d r e s s : 2 9 , B d L a l l a Ya c o u t ,
Casablanca
Escouflaire Christine
Address: 158 , Av. Omar El Khayam,
Casablanca
Guidon Alain (Médecin Généraliste)
Address: 6, Rue Jean Jaurès, Casablanca
Baratte Francoise (Médecin Généraliste)
Address: 117, Rue Ibnou Mounir, Ržs. Ezzarka,
Casablanca
Horrut Jean Marie
Address: 97, Rue Zoubeir Ibn Aouam,
Casablanca
Bengio Mergui Eva (Médecin Généraliste)
Address: Derb Houria -bloc 211 N¡24- Hay
Hassani, Casablanca
Fax number: 022 36 18 20
Klein Brigitte (Médecin Généraliste)
Ad d re s s : 4 8 , B d Du C i m e t i re ,
Casablanca
Bram Jean (Médecin Généraliste)
Address:47, Rue Abou Salt Andaloussi,
Casablanca
Klein Benkabbou Brigitte
Address: 48, Avenue Mehdi Ben Berka
-ex Cimetière Rue4,1°ét., Casablanca
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Kolotova Elena (Médecin Généraliste)
Address: 286, Avenue Reda Guédira -ex Nil,
Casablanca
Moreno Victor Georges (Gynécologie)
Address: 167, Av Hassan Seghir 3°ét.,
Casablanca
Laraki Cangiano Michèle (Médecin
Milu Mariana (Gynécologie)
Généraliste)
Address: 46, Avenue Ali Yata -ex Foum Lahsan,
Address: Route D’ Azemmour, Angle Sidi Casablanca
Abderrahman, Casablanca
Sablayrolles Bennouna Catherine
Laurenties Boutomo Nadejda
(Gynécologie)
Address: Bd Abdelmoumen,
Address: 144, Avenue Moulay Hassan 1er, Rés.hicham , 1°ét., Casablanca
2°ét., Casablanca
Phone number:
022 834 675, 022 834 677
Ngandji Adji Jacques
Address: Hay El Oulfa, Rue 42 N°1 Alia Ii,
Casablanca
Soroko Oleg (Gynécologie)
Address: 7, Rue Moutanabbi -ex Roziers,
Casablanca
Phone number:
022 229 719, 022 229 727
Fax number: 022 229 871
Payelle Nathalie (Médecin Généraliste)
A d d r e s s : 1 7 0 , B d . D e B o r d e a u x , Tahiri Bergeon Michèle (Gynécologie)
Casablanca
Address: 56, Bd De La Liberté, 1°ét.,
Casablanca
GYNECOLOGISTS/
OBSTETRICANS
Bensadoun Guy Pierre (Gynécologie)
Address: 21, Rue Louis Gentil 1°ét.,
Casablanca
Phone number:
022 278 073, 022 275 197
PAEDIATRICIANS
Albert Cassar José (Pédiatrie)
Address: 67, Bd Mohammed V, 1°ét.,
Casablanca
Guillemeteau Catherine (Pédiatrie)
Address: 49, Rue Jean Jaurès 3°ét., Casablanca
Phone number: 022 270 374, 022 221 000.
Toledano Lisnic Nives (Pédiatrie)
Address: 142, Bd D’ Anfa, Casablanca
Phone number: 022 366 337, 022 363 664
Fax number: 022 363 664.
Gros Claude Etienne
Address: 6 Rue Allal El Fassi, Ex reitzer, Quartier
parc, Casablanca
Lisnic Toledano
Address: Pss Tazi, Quartier Centre,
Casablanca
Svetlana Marjanovic
Address: 1Rond Point Saint Exupery, Quartier
Parc, Casablanca Phone number:
022 268 807, 022 274 679
Bragvadze Mariama Marina
Address: Bd Mohamed V, Quartier Belvedere,
Duvigeant Mestassi Daniele
Casablanca
(Gynécologie)
Address: 4, Place Du Capitaine Maréchal
Fax number: 022 408 118
1°ét., Casablanca
Phone number:
VETERINARIANS
022 276 905, 022 277 661
Dario Rosania
Address: Rue Colonel Gros, Quartier des
Lesimple Jacques (Gynécologie)
Address: 1, Rue Abou Hadil Allaf -ex Hopitaux, Casablanca
Phone number: 022 271 293, 022 262 485
Rostand, 2°ét., Casablanca
Phone number:
Duprat Marcellin
022 279 767, 022 276 412.
Address: 131 Avenue Hassan II, Quartier Parc,
Casablanca
Marjanovic Svetlana (Gynécologie),
Address: 1, Rond-point Saint Exupéry, Phone number: 022 271 052
Casablanca
Espace veterinaire
Phone number:
Address: Rue Michel de l’hopital, Quartier
022 274 679, 022 268 807
Roches Noires, Casablanca
Phone number: 022 407 139, 022 408 176
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International Schools
Casablanca American School
Route de la Mecque
Lotissement Ougoug
Quartier Californie 20 150
Tel: 022 2114 16 / 17
Fax: 022 212488
www.cas.ac.ma
George Washington Academy
Km 5, 6 Route d’Azemmour
Dar Bouazza 20 220
Tel: 022 953000
Fax: 022 953001
www.gwa.ac.ma
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Internet Cafes
Web Access
Rue 9 Juillet Ex Volney Cité
Plateau Extension
Tel: 022230911
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New Wave Technology
Rue Ibn Khatima Ex Bournazel
Quartier des Hôpitaux
Tel: 022 276036
Museums & Historical sites
MUSEUMS
The Moroccan Judaism Museum
81 rue du Chasseur Jules Gros
Oasis 20 100
Tel: 022 994940
Fax: 022 994941
Villa des Arts: Amphytrium
69, Bd Ghandi 20 100
Tel: 022 39 82 64 / 65 / 75
Fax : 022 39 82 69
Galerie Nadar
5, rue Al Manaziz. Maarif.
21100 Casablanca
Tel: 022 23 69 00 / 23 00 18
Galerie Al Manar
Complexe Dawliz, Boulevard de la Corniche
Casablanca.
Tel: 39.54.76
Athar
12, rue Ibnou Khalouiya Casablanca
Tel: +212 022 29 95 36
Alwane
74, rue El arare Casablanca
Tel: +212 27.13.99
Chorfi Art
20 rue Daraâ Casablanca
Tel: +212 27.76.76
Galerie Bassamat (Najia Charaï)
2, rue Pierre-Curie dans le parc
de la Ligue arabe
Tel: 02 2 20 23 78.
Espace Wafa Bank
163, Bd Hassan II Casablanca
Tel: +212 22.41.05
Institut Cervantes
31 Rue Alger Casablanca 20 000
Tel.: 022 267337 / 60 / 41 / 52
Alif Ba
46, rue Omar Slaoui, Casablanca
Tel: 27.39.12
Galerie Meltem
12, rue Jihani (ex-rue Barnave),
Maârif. Casablanca
Tel: 39.78.70 Fax: 39.78.74
Al Wacetey
10, rue Jean Jaures, Casablanca
Tel: 29.43.02
HISTORICAL SITES
Hassan II Mosque
The great Hassan II Mosque was named after King Hassan II, to embellish Casablanca with a single landmark monument. The most distinctive
characteristic of this mosque is its spectacular location. Built on a rocky platform over the Atlantic Ocean, part of the mosque’s floor is made of
glass so worshippers can kneel directly over the sea.
At 210 m, the Great monument’s minaret is the tallest structure in Morocco and the tallest minaret in the world. The building was designed to
withstand earthquakes and has a heated floor and electric doors. The style of the Mosque displays strong Moorish influences, bringing to mind the
Alhambra in Spain.
The walls and columns of the interior are delicately carved in a variety of intricate patterns. This is one of the few mosques in the world that have
tours to allow non-Muslims in. No entrance fee.
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Parks
Parc de la Ligue Arabe, is considered to be the biggest park and recreational area in Casablanca, it is full of fantastic palm trees, this
park was made in 1918 in the French style. It contains a garden for children with full amusement, cafes and small restaurant. This
is a ice place for relaxing, walking, and a coffee break.
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Pharmacies
Standard opening hours: Monday to Friday First shift 9 - 13h; 15h30 to 19h30 or 19h45.
On Saturdays and Sundays only one pharmacy is allowed to open in each neighborhood or zone, lists of open pharmacies for every
weekend are usually displayed in each pharmacy (usually stuck on the wall beside each pharmacy), so it is advisable to go to any
nearby pharmacy see listed pharmacies for weekends, pharmacies change from weekend to weekend.
Listing of some pharmacies in expatriate areas:
Pharmacie C.I.L
100, Bd Ibnou Cina Casablanca
Tel: 022 36 18 68
Pharmacie Acharaf
96, Rue Socrate 20 100 Casablanca
Tel: 022 25 22 09
Pharmacie AlAkhawayn
Lot Badr Centre Commercial Badr n°27 Califrornie
20 150 Casablanca
Tel: 022 21 48 48
Pharmacie Zenith Millenium
Lot Florida n°162, Californie Casablanca
Tel: 022 32 15 16
Pharmacie Ahmida
Route 1100 Complexe Commercial Sidi Maarouf Casablanca
Tel: 022 33 55 87
Pharmacie Aida
196, Bd Med Zerktouni 20 000 Casablanca
Tel: 022 26 32 53
Grande Pharmacie Normale
39 Bd Mohamed V 20 000
Tel: 022 265475
Pharmacie 20 Aout
11 Rue dalton
Quartier des Hôpitaux 20 100
Tel: 022 863892
Pharmacie Ain Diab
Rue Mer Jaune
Quartier Ain Diab 20 050
Tel: 022 798013
Pharmacie Argane
199 Bd Bordeaux
Quartier Ouest
Tel: 022 261918; 492171; 492172
Pharmacie Arij
5, Quartier Californie Route Ouled Said 20 150
Tel: 022 219007
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Police Stations
MAIN POLICE STATION:
LOCAL POLICE OFFICES:
Prefecture de Police de Casablanca
(Accidents Service)
Route de l’ Oasis
Tel: 022 23 39 56
Prefecture de Police Maarif
Boulevard Zerktouni, 20
Tel: 022 77 83 00
Prefecture de Police Casa Anfa
Bd Brahim Roudani
Tel: 022 27 68 10
Postal Services
Post offices have continuous hours from 8:00 through to 16:00 Monday to Friday – on Saturdays and
Sundays they remain closed.
Don’t expect to see a good service around 12h00-13h00 because most of administrative are hiding to eat their sandwiches! Services available are
stamps, sending letters, paying phone and net bills, sending packs, money transfers, telegrams.
POST OFFICES - CASABLANCA ANFA
Casablanca Ain Diab
Rue Océan Atlantique
Tel: 0 22 36 52 10
Casablanca Centre De Tri
Angle Rue Ouled Ziane et Moha
Tel: 0 22 54 24 22
Casablanca Oasis
Bd. Abderrahim Bouabid Oasis
Tel: 0 22 25 41 31
Casablanca Bandoeng
Angle Rue Ouled Ziane et Moha
Tel: 0 22 30 27 49
Casablanca Colis Postaux Et
Angle Rue Mohamed Smiha et Av
Tel: 0 22 30 11 00
Casablanca Ghandi
Angle BD ghandi et AV Yacoub E
Casablanca Bourgogne
Rue Bir Jdid Bourgogne
Tel: 0 22 27 87 85
Casablanca Derb Ghallef
Bd. Anoual
Tel: 0 22 23 10 14
Casablanca Bourse
Angle Bd Mohamed V et Rue Chao
Tel: 0 22 22 14 46
Casablanca Mers Sultan
Bd. Mers Sultan
Tel: 0 22 22 35 96
Casablanca Bousmara
Place Mohamed El Bidaoui
Tel: 0 22 27 95 36
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Casablanca Ppal
Angle Hassan II et Bd de Paris
Tel: 0 22 22 36 35
Casablanca El Hank
Avenue Ben Guerir
Tel: 0 22 36 20 29
Casablanca Maarif
Angle Bd Bir Anzarane et Rue K
Tel: 0 22 25 47 00
POST OFFICES - AIN CHOCK HAY HASSANI
Bouskoura
Bouskoura Centre
Tel: 0 22 33 40 59
Casablanca Hay El Oulfa
Bd. Oum Rabiaa
Tel: 0 22 90 13 99
Casablanca M’calla
Rue 201 Bd El Qods
Tel: 0 22 50 60 86
Casablanca Ain Chok
Bd. Panoramique
Tel: 0 22 21 10 99
Casablanca Hay Es Salam
Bd. Yacoub El Mansour
Tel: 0 22 36 25 36
Dar Bouazza
Centre Commune Rurale Dar Boua
Tel: 0 22 29 01 06
Casablanca Hay Al Inara
Rue 11 Complexe Commercial Hay
Tel: 0 22 21 18 88
Casablanca Hay Hassani
Rue 1 Derb Houria
Tel: 0 22 90 33 91
Sidi Maarouf
Route 1029
Tel: 0 22 33 50 83
Casablanca Lissasfa
Km 9 Route d’El Jadida Lissasf
Tel: 0 22 91 46 88
POST OFFICES - AL FIDA DERB SULTAN
POST OFFICES - Sidi Bernoussi Zenata
Casablanca Derb Sidna
2 Rue My Rachid
Tel: 0 22 28 12 43
Casablanca Hay El Farah
Bd. Abdellah Senhaji
Tel: 0 22 28 83 32
Ain Harrouda
Km 17 Route 107
Tel: 0 22 33 24 10
Casablanca Sidi Bernoussi
Bd. Abi Dar El Ghiffari
Tel: 0 22 73 33 13
Casablanca El Fida
Bd. El Fida Complexe PTT
Tel: 0 22 28 03 77
Casablanca 2 Mars
Rue La Martine C.U
Tel: 0 22 28 45 28
Casablanca El Qods
Bd. El Barid
Tel: 0 22 73 00 08
Tit Mellil
Route n° 106 Casablanca Ben Sl
Tel: 0 22 33 11 43
POST OFFICES - BEN MSIK MEDIOUNA
Casablanca Cite Djemaa
86 Derb Friha Bloc 1
Tel: 0 22 37 08 20
Casablanca Hay Salmia
Angle Bd. Joulane et Rue 18 SA
Tel: 0 22 57 16 00
Casablanca Ksar Bhar
Rue Mohamed Bouafi
Tel: 0 22 37 26 43
Mediouna
Angle Boulevard Zerktouni et
Tel: 0 22 33 81 33
Casablanca Hay Ifriquia
Rue 55
Tel: 0 22 38 42 86
POST OFFICES - MOHAMMEDIA
Mohammedia El Alia
Bd. Tadla
Tel: 0 23 32 42 17
Mohammedia La Colline
Avenue Hassan Premier
Tel: 0 23 30 10 44
Mohammedia Hassania
Lotissement Hassania II
Tel: 0 23 28 12 62
Mohammedia Ppal
Rue Oued Zem
Tel: 0 23 32 42 11
Mohammedia Rachidia
Lotissement Rachidia III Bloc
Tel: 0 23 28 04 34
POST OFFICES - AIN EBAA HAY MOHAMMADI
Casablanca Ain Borja
Rue Jean Louis Ferré
Tel: 0 22 61 82 61
Casablanca Dar Lamane
Bd. Foum El Hisne
Tel: 0 22 62 05 71
Casablanca Sidi Moumen
Bd. Nassiba Bintou Kaab
Tel: 0 22 70 24 13
Casablanca Ain Sebaa Plage
Bd. My Slimane
Tel: 0 22 35 26 21
Casablanca Roches Noires
Rue Amr Bne El Ass
Tel: 0 22 24 20 60
Casablanca Takadoum
Angle Avenue A et Avenue C
Tel: 0 22 62 07 56
Casablanca Ain Sebaa
Km 7,5 Route de Rabat
Tel: 0 22 35 08 24
Casablanca Gare
Place Sidi Mohamed
Tel: 0 22 24 19 19
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Public Transportation
TAXIS
In Casablanca, there are “Petit taxis” and “Grand taxis” that you can find in ever corner in the city. Services are good and vary from one cab’s owner
to another.
Smaller cabs takes up to 3 passengers, while bigger ones takes up to 6 people.
BUSES
There are also buses all around Casablanca and there are many stations (stops) for these.
They start from early morning 5:30 up to 22:00 to 23:00.
A bus ticket costs about 3 dhs for a one way trip. Longer distances costs up to 4 or 5 dhs.
Here are the main bus companies in Casablanca:
Hana Bus
km12, rte mediouna
Tel: 022 970216; 022 970372; 022
970390; 022 970401
Zenata Bus Casa
36B, BD Anfa
Quartier Racine Extension
Tel: 022 263122
Ste Hanabus
36B, Anfa
Quartier Racine Extension
Tel./Fax: 022 264691
Yasmina Bus
BD la Gironde
Quartier industriel
Tel: 022 806946;022 806947; 022 801617;
022 289824; 022 833962
Fax: 022 801609
Ste Rahabus S.A
Chem des Glaïeuls
Quartier Beaussite
Tel: 022 353405
Ste Rahabus S.A
Rue le Catlet
Quartier Belvedere
Tel: 022 242215
Fax: 022 242899
M’dina Bus Marnis
BD Bir Anzarane
Quartier Maarif
Tel: 022 774244; 022 995770; 022 995774
Tangis Bus
Rue Abainou
Quartier Roches Noires
Tel./Fax: 022 249617
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Pubs & Clubs
The following pubs and clubs are popular with expatriates.
Bar Restaurant Dancing Red De Fes
BD Bordeaux
Quartier Ouest
Tel.: 022 295000
Churchill Club
Rue Pessac
Quartier Ain Diab
Tel.: 022 797280
Anfa Ranch Club
Rue Océan Atlantique
Ex Biarif, Quartier Ain Diab
Tel.: 022 797944
Bar Restaurant Saint James
Pl Istiqlal
Quartier Plage
Tel.: 022 301731
Complexe Le Village
11 BD, Corniche
Tel.: 022 797359
Bar Atomic
AV Mers Sultan
Tel.: 022 267890
Baye Robert
Rue Allal ben Abdellah
Quartier Horloge
Tel.: 022 312696
Cabaret Don Quichotte
Pl Mohamed V
Quartier Centre
Tel.: 022 222051
Cabaret Oriental L’Arizona
Rue Al Amraoui Brahim
Quartier Horloge
Tel.: 022 221618; 022 279111
Cafe Bar Sans Pareil
Rue Allal Ben Abdellah
Quartier Horloge
Tel.: 022 314611
Mi Tierra S.A.R.L
Rue Najib Mahfoud
Quartier Gauthier
Tel.: 022 204747
Raynole Julliette
Rue Jordanie
Tel.: 022 312030
Snack Bar Happy
Rue Wouroud
Quartier Parc
Tel.: 022 278230
Bar Champoreau
BD de Paris
Quartier Lusitania
Tel.: 022 483979
Bar Chez Pierre
Rue Aman
Quartier Ben Slimane
Tel.: 022 318440
Bar Du Moulin Rouge
Rue Chenier
Quartier Centre
Tel.: 022 275593
Bar Navarre
Rue d’Agadir
Quartier Parc
Tel.: 022 279247
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Religious Associations
The associations listed below hold services in the English language.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
ANGLICAN CHURCH
PROTESTANT CHURCH
Eglise Notre-Dame de Lourdes
rond point d’Europe
Tel: 022 26 57 98
St John the Evengelist
24 rue Guedj (near the Hyatt regency Hotel)
Tel: 022 25 71 20
English, 10h00 am Sunday, communion 8h30
second Sunday of the month
Eglise Evangélique au Maroc
33 rue d’Azilal
Tel: 022 23 75 76
Eglise Notre Dame de Guadeloupe- CIL
Tel: 022 36 31 65
Eglise Saint François d’Assise
rue d’Azilal
Tel: 022 30 9 30
Eglise du Christ -Roi
44 Boulevard Abdelmoumen
Tel: 022 25 49 63
Eglise d’Anfa
13, Avenue Jean d’Arc
Tel: 022 36 19 13
ORTOHODOX CHURCH
Greek Orthodox
2 rue Namur (près du Jardin Murdoch)
Tel: 022 27 68 92
JUDAISM
Temple Beth-EL
67 rue Verlet Hanus
Tel: 022 26 71 92
French speaking on Sunday 10h30 am
Tel: 022 30 21 51
English speaking 09h30 am; Sunday and
Sunday School at 11h10 am
Tel: 022 30 21 51
ISLAM
More than 500 mosques
Tel: 022 30 20 01
Synagogue Téhila Le David
Bd 11 Janvier
Synagogue Benarrosh
24 rue de Lusitania
Synagogue Em-Habanime
rue de Lusitania
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Restaurants
Morocco boasts a wide variety of restaurants in and around its cities.
Most Moroccan food has a very distinct and enjoyable taste, although many cafes, hotels and restaurants also sell French food because of the French
influence in the country. This means that you can sit back and savor tasty local cuisine or, if you are not inclined towards foreign tastes, you can
visit one of the menu restaurants offering western style foods.
FRENCH
A Ma Bretagne
Sidi Abderrahman
Tel: 022 36 21 12
Le Cabestan
Phare d’El Hank
Tel: 022 39 11 90
Le Rouget de L’Isle
16, Rue Rouget de l’Isle
Tel: 022 29 47 40
Le Bistronome
9, Rue El Moutanabi-Gauthier
Tel: 022 22 79 23
Le Jean Jaures
22, Rue Jean Jaurès
Tel: 022 26 32 46
La Maison du Gourmet
159, Rue Taha Houcine (ex Galilée)
Tel: 022 48 48 46
La Bavaroise
133, Rue Allal Ben Abdellah
Tel: 022 31 17 60
Le Cafe M
Hötel Hyatt Regency
Tel: 022 43 12 78
Vignault
135, Rue Abou Ishak Al Marouni
Tel: 022 98 31 82
El Bahia
Hôtel Crown Plaza
Tel: 022 48 80 10
ITALIAN
A modo Moi
2, Angle Théophile Gauthier & Franche
conte
Tel: 022 26 48 17
Don Camillo
5, Rue Abou Rakrak 5 EX Rue Verdun
Tel: 022 31 16 44
El Gousto
17, Rue Bab Al Irfane
Tel: 022 36 57 57
Il Capo dei Capi
135, Angle rue d’Agadir -Rue de Zarhoune
Tel: 022 20 18 67
Sorrento
5, Rue El Maidani, Bd Brahim Roudani
Tel: 022 99 63 92
Toscana
7, Rue Ibn Yaala El Ifrani
Tel: 022 36 95 92
Villa Roma
8, Angle Rue Hassan Souktani &
Washington
Tel: 022 48 45 11
Luigi
Angle rue Normandie et Abou Yaala Al
Ifrani
Tel: 022 39 02 71
La Sqala
Bd des Almohades
Tel: 022 26 09 60
Le Riad
45, Rue M.El Quorri
Tel: 022 22 57 46
Ryad Zitoun
31, Boulevard Rachidi
Tel: 022 22 39 27
SPANISH
El Cenador
Phare d’Elhank
Tel: 022 39 57 48
La Bodega
Rue Allal Ben Abdellah
Tel: 022 54 18 42
Restaurant Du Port
Port de pêche
Tel: 022 31 85 61
La Corrida
35, Rue Al Araar
Tel: 022 27 81 55
MAROCCAN
Almounia
Rue Prince Moulay Abdellah
Tel: 022 22 26 69
La Bavaroise
129, Rue Allal Ben Abdellah
Dar Beida
Hötel Hyatt Regency
Tel: 022 43 12 77
Jnane Sherazade
8, Rue de Belgrade
Tel: 022 82 44 44
Au Four a Bois
Tel: 022 48 45 11
L’Aeropostale
Rue Molière- Racine
Tel: 022 36 02 52
Tel: 022 31 17 60
El Andalous
Hötel Sheraton
Tel: 022 43 94 94
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JAPANESE
LIBANESE
FISH & SEA FOOD
Sakura
Hotel Sheraton
022 43 94 94
Le Beyrouth
7 ,rue karatchi
022 39 11 93
Taverne du Dauphin
115 , Boulevard Houphouêt Boigny
022 22 12 00
Kaiten
18 , rue Oumaya Sayeh
022 39 87 66
INTERNATIONAL
Restaurant du port
Port de pêche
022 31 85 61
Kiotori
8 , rue Commissaire Ladeuil
022 47 16 68
Matsuri
21 , Rue Zaîd Ibnou Rifaa
022 25 25 63
INDIAN
Le perle du Liban
44 , Boulevard d’Anfa
022 43 47 00
Hipoppotamus
Angle place Chaouia-Gauthier
022 27 97 47
Picasso
35 , Rue Hassan Souktani
022 22 53 22
India Palace
23 , Rue Ahmed El Mokri
022 36 92 26
Wislane
Hôtel Yto , Rue Tawfik AlHakim
022 42 98 70
ASIAN
Paul
Angle boulevard Moulay Rachid et boulevard
d’Anfa
022 36 80 00
Golden China
12 , Rue de Foucauld
022 27 35 26
Le Cabestan
Phare d’El Hank
022 39 11 90
Ostrea
Port de pêche
022 44 13 90
Le comptoir du saumon
022 20 74 74
La mer
Phare d’El Hank
022 36 33 15
Kim Mon
160 ,Avenue Mers -Sultan
022 26 32 26
Milasia
Rue Ahmed Charci ( Hippodrome )
022 36 36 77
Millenium Viet
8 , rue de Molière Boulevard d’Anda
022 39 22 44
Thai
Avenue de la Côte d’Emeraude
022 79 75 79
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Shopping
These areas are very known where you have many shops of international brands as cartier, chopard,
artelegno, zara, mango, massimo dutti, dior couture, etc.
SHOPPING AREAS
JEWLERY
HOME / GIFTS SHOPPING
Twin Center
Triangle d’Or
Boulevard Massira El Khadra
Azuelos
16, Boulevard Moulay Youssef
Tel: 022 47 13 08
Antalya Home
Avenue du Phare
Tel: 022 23 70 13
Etam
15, rue Cadi Lyass Maarif
Tel: 022 23 31 56
Emmanuelle Moretti
120, Boulevard Moulay Driss 1 er
Tel: 022 86 11 17
Genevieve Lethu
5, Rue Bab el irfane
Tel: 022 94 30 27
Frou Frou
11, Rue Abou Elkacem Kotbari
triangle d’or
Tel: 022 47 53 89
Goa
Rue du 4 Aôut Lotissement les Arènes-Racine
Tel: 022 39 94 39
Ideali
22, Avenue du Phare
Tel: 022 22 59 09
Kallista
4, rue Ain Harrouda rond pont des sports
Tel: 022 94 66 66
Dko Kdo
Angle boulevard Abdelatif ben Kadour et rue
Moliere
Tel: 022 94 81 76
Levi’s
angle rue Messoudi et Ibnou hilal
quartier racine
Tel: 022 39 87 87
Morgan
9, rue Ain Harrouda quartier Racine
Tel: 022 36 92 77
Guess
angle Boulevard
Abderrazak
Tel: 022 36 60 90
d’Anfa
Secret Line
39, Rue Normandie
Tel: 022 36 38 31
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29 Avenue du Phare
Tel: 022 39 19 58
Cacharel
4, rue Assanaani triangle d’or
Tel: 022 48 77 55
et
Ali
Mounier & Bouvard
29, rue Brahim Nakhaî
Tel: 022 98 51 28
Oreart
83, Boulevard Massira Elkhadra
Tel: 022 23 31 99
Violane
13, Avenue du phare -Racine
Tel: 022 94 14 46
Chaumet
8, Rue Ain Harrouda
Tel: 022 36 70 70
Nuances Maisons
17, Rue Bab El Irfane
Tel: 022 36 71 74
Thema Maison
27, Rue Houssine Ben Ali
Tel: 022 22 03 60
Direct Usine
15 Rue du marché maarif
Tel: 022 25 08 34
Chopard
Rue Ain Harouda
Tel: 022 39 60 60
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Sport & Leisure
English speaking sport clubs in Casablanca:
Sport Plazza
Angle avenue panoramique et route
de Mekka (franchise -many centers in
Casablanca)
Tel: 022 52 37 02
Hotel Royal Mansour
27, Avenue des FAR
Tel: 022 31 30 11
Lady Fitness
Tahiti club Bd de la corniche (franchise many centers in Casablanca)
Tel: 022 79 83 82
Useful numbers
POLICE
190
SEA FORECAST
022 90 14 32
FIRE
150
TAXI
022 89 24 89
POLICE (outside the city)
177
TRAIN INFORMATION
090 20 30 40
INFORMATION
160
ART GALLERY
Boulevard Moulay Rachid
022 36 60 76
WEATHER FORECAST
022 90 24 24
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Utilities numbers
GAS COMPANIES
WATER COMPANIES
Air Liquide Maroc - Région Casa-centre
Bd Ben Aîssa Ejjarouani Aîn Sebâa
Casablanca 20250
Tel :(+212 2) 235 53 96 / 35 52 97
/ 35 12 58
Fax :(+212-2) 235 35 75
Water System s.a.r.l.
70, rue Ibn Rachid (R.Noires), 3°ét. appt.6
20300-CASABLANCA
Tél. 1 : 05 22 24 80 66
Tél. 2 : 06 61 78 87 13
Fax 1 : 05 22 24 18 29
E-mail : [email protected]
Boukdir s.a.r.l.
quartier Oukacha, rue O, n° 14, Aïn Sebaâ
20250-Casablanca
Tél. 1 : 05 22 35 94 23
Fax 1 : 05 22 35 94 23
Dimagaz s.a.
605, bd Mohammed V, 3°ét.
20300-Casablanca
Tél. 1 : 05 22 24 85 19
Tél. 2 : 05 22 24 85 33
Fax 1 : 05 22 24 85 40
Fax 2 : 05 22 24 02 90
ELECTICITY COMPANIES
Funélec
(Fournitures Universelles d’Electricité)
13, rue Taki Eddine - ex Berne ang. rue
Gascogne
20100-Casablanca
Tél. 1 : 05 22 27 51 64
Tél. 2 : 05 22 27 51 67
Fax 1 : 05 22 27 51 83
Toutelec
20 Bis, rue Socrate
20100-Casablanca
Tél. 1 : 05 22 98 66 38
Tél. 2 : 05 22 23 34 42
Tél. 3 : 05 22 98 77 92
Tél. 4 : 06 61 90 48 23
Fax 1 : 05 22 98 66 61
PHONE COMPANIES
Ave Phone s.a.
211, bd Yacoub El Mansour (Maarif )
20100-Casablanca
Tél. 1 : 05 22 99 47 47
Fax 1 : 05 22 98 37 37
Atlas Télécom
3, rue Saria Ben Zounaim-ex Louis David
20100-Casablanca
Tél. 1 : 05 22 98 84 57
Fax 1 : 05 22 98 85 39
First Télécom
20, rue Molière, quartier Racine
20050-Casablanca
Tél. 1 : 05 22 39 74 06
Tél. 2 : 05 22 94 42 57
Tél. 3 : 05 22 94 42 59
Fax 1 : 05 22 39 74 09
G.t.t. (Global Trade Télécom)
37, avenue Lalla Yacout, c. com. Riad
20000-Casablanca
Tél. 1 : 05 22 30 34 59
Tél. 2 : 05 22 30 34 62
Fax 1 : 05 22 40 99 96
Fax 2 : 05 22 24 28 45
Kini Télécom
cité Sidi Othmane, bloc 1 n°18 bis av.
Abderrahmane El Mkanete
20450-Casablanca
Tél. 1 : 06 61 32 69 69
Fax 1 : 05 22 56 56 12
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Frequently Asked Questions
HOUSING
1. What can I expect to find in an unfurnished, a semi-furnished or a furnished
property? ........................................................................................................42
2. What sort of flexibility will I have to negotiate rent or furnishings? ........42
3. How many properties will I be shown? ....................................................42
4. How can I secure a property that I choose? .....................................................42
5. What costs are involved to rent a property? .....................................................42
6. What other expenses should I expect to pay? ...................................................42
7. What is the process flow to rent a property? ....................................................43
8. What chance do I have of receiving my full deposit back when I leave the
property? .......................................................................................................43
9. What responsibility do I have as a tenant towards maintenance of the property?43
10. Can I make any alterations to the property? ....................................................43
11. What if I need to terminate the lease early? .....................................................43
UTILITIES & TELEPHONE
12. What utility expenses will I have to pay? .........................................................44
13. Will I be able to get Satellite TV? ....................................................................44
14. What documents do I need to install a Telephone Line? .................................44
15. How long will I have to wait for my telephone? ..............................................44
16. How will I be billed? .......................................................................................44
17. What about internet connection? ....................................................................44
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Frequently Asked Questions
DRIVING
18. What is like to drive in Marocco? ...................................................................45
19. Is my driving licence valid in Marocco? ...........................................................45
20. What sort of vehicle is advisable? ....................................................................45
21. For how long can i drive my own car in Marocco? ..........................................45
22. Can i buy a car in Marocco? ...........................................................................45
WORK PERMIT
23. What documentation is required for workers coming to Marocco? ......45
24. Is it necessary for me to be present to apply for documents? ............................45
25. What about my family? ..................................................................................45
ABOUT EMC Network
26. Why should I choose EMC Network?...........................................................46
27. Does EMC Network receive/take/solicit/third party commissions?..................46
FOR CORPORATE
28. How does EMC Network assist with Immigration? ..........................................47
29. How can determine a realistic Housing Budget for Transferees?.......................47
30. Can the contract be signed in the name of a foreign company? .......................47
31. Is it necessary to be present to apply for documents?........................................47
32. How can we guarantee all Transferees will receive the same standard
of service? (staff relocating to main cities versus more rural areas?) .......48
32. How does EMC Network handle Group Moves? ............................................48
34. What ongoing support is provided for Transferees and their families? 48
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Housing FAQ
1. What can I expect to find in an unfurnished, a semi-furnished or a furnished property?
An unfurnished property will be totally empty; this means no kitchen furniture, and at times no bathroom fixtures.
A semi-furnished property will include kitchen furniture, light fittings, beds, duvets, carpets and also bathroom furniture.
Furnished properties are quite common, and can include anything from the basics such as kitchen furniture, table, chairs, beds, duvets, carpets
and bathroom furniture to everything you could possibly require in a property. Soft furnishings are frequently included. A fully furnished
property frequently includes dishwasher, washing machine, smaller/supplementary furniture, decorations, garden equipment, cable TV, ADSL
or ISDN phone lines, alarm systems.
Your Relocation Coordinator will confirm whether or not the property has these facilities.
2. What sort of flexibility will I have to negotiate rent or furnishings?
It is always worth trying to offer a slightly lower figure than the asking price or request to have other furniture installed or work done on
the property. Generally, if the requests of a prospective tenant are high and costly, the landlord will agree to do the works requested with an
increase in the rent. It is not likely that a landlord will agree to undertake work on the property, install extra furniture and lower the price.
3. How many properties will I be shown?
This depends on the Relocation Package you have; Our Basic Package includes 8 properties, Standard and Executive Packages include 15
properties. You will be told at the outset how many properties you will be shown or how much time you have available to do the house
hunting. The properties provided will be as close to your ‘Needs Analysis’ description as possible according to what is available on the market
at the time.
4. How can I secure a property that I choose?
When you choose a property you can ensure that it will not be rented to someone else by making a ‘preliminary contract’. A holding deposit
is frequently requested in these cases. This sum is usually decided in the preliminary arrangements, especially if the lessee requests certain
adjustments, renovations, furnishings etc. to be carried out on the property.
A holding deposit is required if the property is in high demand or if there will be a period of time before the lease can commence. It is
advisable to pay this fee only in the event of being certain that you will sign the contract.
5. What costs are involved in renting a property?
- Real Estate agency fee: usually 1-month rental value + VAT. This is paid both by landlord and tenant.
- Security deposit: usually 1-2 month rental value
- Rent is usually paid monthly
- Registration of the lease: registration taxes and fee are usually paid by the landlord
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6. What other expenses should I expect to pay?
The expenses of usage or the utility fees (such as: heating, electricity, water, sewage, telephone) are almost always to be paid alongside the rental
fee. Exceptions may occur in those residences in apartment buildings (apartment), where the utility fees, such as garbage disposal, cleaning,
security, swimming pool and garage usage are part of the condominium fee. This may vary in each individual case.
7. What is the process flow to rent a property?
Once a property is selected, EMC Network will negotiate on your behalf. When an agreement has been reached, a legally valid contract is
prepared. An appointment is arranged for the tenant (or company representative) and landlord to sign the contract. The contract is read
through and the EMC Network’s Local Counsellor will translate as necessary.
All the copies of the contract should then be signed. As soon as you enter the apartment, we will arrange a thorough inventory/property
inspection together with the landlord and your Local Counsellor.
8. What chance do I have of receiving my full deposit back when I leave the property?
Provided that the property and any furnishings are returned in the state in which they were initially rented (EMC Network will ensure a thorough
inventory is taken of the property and furnishings upon entry) and the correct notice period is served to the landlord, EMC Network will be
able to negotiate a full deposit return when you vacate the property.
9. What responsibility do I have as a tenant towards maintenance of the property?
In Morocco the tenant is responsible for general maintenance whereas the landlord is responsible for major repairs.
Basically this means that all plumbing and electrical fixtures that are outside of the walls or visible are the responsibility of the tenant (leaking
taps, door bell that does not work etc.). The landlord is responsible for the plumbing and electrical system within the walls of the property;
e.g. heating pipes. It is however, the tenant’s duty to inform the landlord immediately about any repairs that need to be carried out. In the case
of misuse, or deliberate damage to the property, unless otherwise stated in the contract, the tenant will be held responsible for the expenses
incurred.
10. Can I make any alterations to the property?
Only with written permission from the landlord.
Small changes (e.g. hanging of towel rails in the bathroom) may be made but the property is to be handed back in exactly the same state it was
consigned. Therefore, any holes made in the walls must be filled and painted over before leaving the property, unless a different agreement
is made with the landlord.
In case alterations have been made to improve the property without the written permission of the landlord, the landlord has the right not to
reimburse any expenses the tenant has had in relation to the work. In cases where the landlord does not approve o the changes made, he/she
has the right to require the tenant to put the property back into its original condition.
11. What if I need to terminate the lease early?
EMC Network will ensure a diplomatic break clause is inserted into the contract for the protection of the tenant. In the contract it is often
possible to include a notice period even as short as 1 month.
The Deposit shall be returned to the Lessee upon return of the premises and cost settlement, usually within 15 days from the date the Agreement
is terminated or it will be used as the payment for the last months of lease with the mutual agreement of both parties.
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Utilities & Telephone FAQ
12. What utility expenses will I have to pay?
- Utility payments are never included in the rent. Tenants are responsible to pay for electricity and water according to consumption. Electricity
will include also a tax that consists of the subscription to the Moroccan national media broadcasting service.
- Gas: Piped gas does not exist; gas cylinders can be purchased in stores.
- Condominium includes cleaning of the stairs, lighting of the common parts and elevator.
Please note that many technicians do not speak English.
13. Will I be able to get Satellite TV?
Yes. Most city areas, especially in the bigger cities of Morocco, are linked to cable or satellite TV.
14. What documents do I need to install a Telephone Line?
A personal ID card (passport, residency card or ID card) is the only necessary document in order to obtain a phone line.
15. How long will I have to wait for my telephone?
Normally it will be installed within 48 hours
16. How will I be billed?
Bills will arrive monthly. Bills are consigned by an agent usually through the letter box or even under the door.
17. What about Internet connection?
There are a number of possibilities: you can have the connection through the normal phone line, through a DSL line, wireless or through a
cable TV connection (broadband).
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Driving FAQ
18. What is it like to drive in Morocco?
Driving in Morocco is rather easy; the main streets are wide and very spacious, but sometimes, mainly in rush hours, driving is a little bit
complicated. Watch out for motorcyclists, cyclists and taxi drivers! The traffic rules are not always the same as in Europe. Some natives tend
to straddle the road, but be sure to stick to the right.
Parking is more complicated particularly in those narrow streets in the city centre and in the new city “la nouvelle medina”, it could take up
to 15 minutes to find a place for your car.
19. Is my driving licence valid in Morocco?
In order to drive in Morocco you must posses a valid foreign driving licence accompanied by a valid IDP (International driving permit). If
the IDP expires, it is necessary to convert the foreign license into a Moroccan driver’s license.
20. What sort of vehicle is advisable?
A small Japanese or European model to use in the city is recommended. Some foreigners opt for 4wd vehicles, but parking and manoeuvring
a bulky 4x4 can be quite complicated. Purchasing a 4x4 would certainly be useful for out-of-town use.
21. For how long can I drive my own car in Morocco?
A foreign registered car can be driven in Morocco for 6 months. It must then be registered locally.
22. Can I buy a car in Morocco?
Yes
WORK PERMIT
23. What documentation is required for workers coming to Morocco?
A Residence Card (Carte de Séjour) and a valid Work Permit for Foreigners (Contrat de Travail pour Etrangers)
24. Shall I be present for application?
We can apply for the work permit on behalf of the employer and transferee with a POA. We accompany the transferee to the Police and
assist with the registration for the Residence Card.
25. What about my family?
Dependant family members can apply for Residency Card on the basis of being accompanying family members; they do not have the right
to work in the country. If they want to work, they’ll require a Work Permit as well.
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ABOUT EMC NETWORK
26. Why should I choose EMC Network?
- Extensive rapidly growing client list.
- Exclusive partner/representative of many Global Relocation Service Providers.
- Exclusive representative of many International Law and Immigration Firms.
- Founded and managed by expatriates with first hand relocation experience.
- Quality control guarantee: Head Office directs all relocations and immigrations in every destination.
- All staff required to attend on-going training sessions and workshops to keep updated as to global mobility needs.
- No language barriers - Assistance provided in all major European languages and many others.
- Corporate consultation with EMC Network’ Representatives at location of choice.
- EMC Network own ‘Resource Guides’ providing a wealth of everyday information for expatlife in destination city.
- Comprehensive FAQs for each country serviced.
- Red Alert List to prepare for the specific challenges of each destination.
- Extra ‘Safety’ section in Resource Guides for countries posing specific security threats.
- 24-hour Emergency Helpline for Transferees throughout the duration of the relocation.
- Complimentary 3-month Helpline.
27. Does EMC Network receive/take/solicit/third party commissions?
As a member of EuRA (European Relocation Association) we abide by their charter and do not accept third party commissions from Real
Estate Agents, International Schools, Removal Companies or others. This ensures the Transferee a completely unbiased choice of what is
available on the market in every category.
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For corporate FAQ
28. How does EMC Network assist with Immigration?
EMC Network will prepare all the necessary paperwork, email it to the company and direct as to how the various documents are to be printed out and signed.
We will send one of our Local Counsellors with Power of Attorney to act on behalf of the individual and company.
When the Transferee has to be present to apply for a document, he will be accompanied by our Local Counsellor.
29. How can we determine a realistic Housing Budget for Transferees?
During EMC Network’ initial teleconference with the client we go through an in-depth ‘Needs Analysis’ which can include Housing Budget variables for the Destination City.
EMC Network will work with the Company to ensure the workforce locate properties of a suitable standard within the parameters set by corporate policy.
30. Can the contract be signed in the name of a foreign Company?
Yes, lease contracts can be signed in the name of foreign companies – the Transferee who will occupy the property will be
named on the lease agreement.
31. Is it necessary for the Transferee to be present to apply for documents?
At times, yes; you will be advised when we can apply with Power of Attorney and for instances where this is not possible the
Transferee and family will be accompanied by one of our Local Counsellors.
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32. How can we guarantee all Transferees will receive the same standard of service?
(staff relocating to main cities versus more rural areas?)
All Local Counsellors are really ‘local’ to the area where they assist Transferees. They are selected for their good knowledge of
their city area. All Local Counsellors are trained by EMC Network to follow our set pattern of delivering services using an inhouse ‘Training and Operations Manual’. All Local Counsellors are closely directed by Office Coordinators, ensuring a consistent
standard of service is delivered.
33. How does EMC Network handle Group Moves?
All relocations are handled by the same system of centralization. When required, we arrange for a member of our office team
to go to the location of a group move to be an in-house Coordinator, working from the Client Company’s premises as a point
of reference for HR, Transferees and their families. In main centres we have several Local Counsellors.
34. What ongoing support is provided for Transferees and their families?
EMC Network aim to equip your workforce to settle into their new environment as soon as possible.
Upon arrival they are presented with a local Information Pack. They are given access to our on-line City Specific Resource Guides
that provide general local information as well as specific local information once a suitable property has been located.
We have a 24-hour Emergency Helpline throughout the duration of the relocation.
We provide a 90-day complimentary phone line that can be extended throughout the duration of the assignment.
Our aim is to teach the Transferee how to live in his new city and to equip him to be as independent as possible.
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EMC Network
Milano
Via T. da Cazzaniga 9/6
20121 Milano, Italy
Roma
Via Camerata Picena no 385
00138 Roma, Italy
Chiasso
Corso San Gottardo 14
6830 Chiasso - Canton Ticino (Lugano), Switzerland

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