I only stayed in Casablanca for one night so I didn't get to see much, but I felt that it wasn't all that. Al Hasan II Mosque on the coast is quite a sight though.
Casablanca … I lived in Casa for six months. Not a whole lot for tourists to see here but the mosque is magnificient (third biggest in the world, largest outside Saudi). I recommend getting lost in the old medina/bazaar for a true glimpse of Moroccan life -- carry on past the shops of fake Fendi's and you'll be the only tourist for miles. For touristy gifts head to Habbous market, not nearly as spectucular as the souks of Marrakech but more laid back and a fair bit cheaper. Great cafe is Chez Paul, indulge in patisseries.
Casablanca Youth Hostel in Casablanca … I was there in 2003 and 2004. It still is the cheapest place in town (50 dirhams). I am going through there again in about three weeks and I will go there to stay again. They have bed sheets in the office, but you might have to beg like a dog to get them. Oh, I remember that it was always very cold in there, and I had to use two blankets at night. I had to go next door and pay 8 dirhams for a shower, because the ones on the premises had cold water. They have mint tea and French bread with jam for their "Petit Dejeuner," and I'm sure they still have the same today. I guess the greatest thing about the place is that you meet a lot of travelers from all over the world.
Casablanca Youth Hostel in Casablanca … The hostel is fine, but the guy who runs it is positively hostile. He's rude, nasty, sarcastic and awful. If you must stay here consider yourself warned and don't cross him! If you question anything about your room or the place he will attack! They should have a 'mean guard dog' sign on the door.
Casablanca Youth Hostel in Casablanca … I stayed Feb. '08. Rooms smelt very damp, very unhygienic. The worst-smelling one had mold stains on ceiling and many ladies were staying in it. I asked to move and chose a better-smelling room which had not been allocated. But I had small cockroach in my bed (initially). The three male staff had attitude issues, chiefly financial, and one complained that I used the electric socket in the room. Big renovations so kitchen unavailable. I stayed at several IYHF hostels in Morocco and this was the only non-clean one. However all of them provided only a bottom sheet and just a blanket for the top, very unhygienic compared to Western European standards.
Casablanca Youth Hostel in Casablanca … The Casablanca Youth Hostel is located just inside the Ancienne Medina wall, a couple hundred meters West of the Casa-Port Train Station, along the Boulevard des Almohades. It is inside a courtyard opposite a cafe and karate school. It is extremely easy to find, and in a fantastic location.
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