Airports
Benslimane has an airport for domestic flights. Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca provides local and international connections. Royal Air Maroc (RAM): 0890 00 08 00; www.royalairmaroc.com (opens in a new tab)
Practical Information
Language
Moroccan Arabic dialect
Population & Area
6.8 million inhabitants, representing 20% of the country's total population. Area: 19,448 km²
Administration
The region has two prefectures, Casablanca and Mohammedia, and seven provinces: Settat, El Jadida, Benslimane, Mediouna, Nouaceur, Berrechid, and Sidi Bennour. There are 153 communes (29 urban, 124 rural). The regional capital is the Casablanca prefecture.
Climate
• Winter: mild, moderate and rainy • Summer: humid and temperate
Emergency Numbers
- Police19 (190) or 112 (mobile)
- Fire Department15 (150) or 0524 43 04 15
- Royal Gendarmerie177
- Ambulance150
Accommodation
Accommodation options are diverse across provinces. Budget depends on quality standards. Visitors can choose private rentals, camping, hotels, guesthouses, or youth hostels.
Useful Websites
Getting Around
Train
Morocco has good railway coverage with frequent departures between major cities. ONCF: +212 (0) 537 77 47 47; https://www.oncf-voyages.ma (opens in a new tab)
Car
Convenient for traveling at your own pace and visiting areas not served by public transport. Car rental available in every city.
Bus
Cheaper than trains but slower, coaches are good for areas without rail service. CTM: 0800 09 00 30; https://ctm.ma (opens in a new tab) | Supratour (ONCF): +212 (0) 537 73 10 61; http://www.supratours.ma (opens in a new tab)
Grand Taxis
Shared transport, practical and cheap. They run fixed routes between neighboring cities.
Petit Taxis
Recognizable by color (red in Casablanca), cheap and practical. Shared (max 3 passengers) for city trips only.
Tramway
Public transport serving Greater Casablanca with four lines. Ticket: 8 dirhams. Casa Tramway: +212 522 99 83 83; http://www.casatramway.ma (opens in a new tab)
Busway
Modern transit in Casablanca with two lines on dedicated lanes. Fast and regular, complementing the Tramway. Ticket: 8 dirhams. Casa Busway: +212 522 99 83 83; http://www.casatramway.ma (opens in a new tab)
Casabus
Bus network serving Al Baida agglomeration (Casablanca, Mohammedia, 16 communes). Fares: 5 DH (urban), 6 DH (<30km), 8 DH (>30km). Casabus: https://casabus.ma/ (opens in a new tab); +212 520 55 20 55