Best Cafes in Casablanca 2026
From Art Deco boulevard terraces and oceanside clifftop spots to third-wave roasteries — 12 cafes that capture Morocco's most cosmopolitan city.
Quick Picks
| Best For | Cafe |
|---|---|
| Best Overall | 33 Rue Abdelkader |
| Best Atmosphere | Rick's Café |
| Best Breakfast | La Sqala Café |
| Best for Remote Work | Grind Coffee Roasters |
| Best View | Le Petit Rocher |
| Best Value | Café Bayt Dakira |
| Best Sunset | Mykonos Café |
The 12 Best Cafes
1. Rick's Café
$$$Recreated 1940s Casablanca film set with live piano, arched doorways, and courtyard garden.
Must order: Classic cocktail at the piano bar
Tip: Come for drinks before dinner, not for the food. The atmosphere is the draw. Reserve on weekends.
2. Café de France
$Grand French-colonial cafe on the main square. Art Deco interior, suited waiters, and a sea of small tables on the terrace.
Must order: Noss-noss (half coffee, half milk)
Tip: Sit outside on the terrace for the full experience. Ignore the menu — everyone orders espresso, noss-noss, or mint tea.
3. La Sqala Café
$$Stunning garden courtyard inside 18th-century fortification walls. Fountain, bougainvillea, and bird song.
Must order: Breakfast platter (msemen, baghrir, honey, jam)
Tip: Come for breakfast — the Moroccan breakfast platter is legendary. Arrive before 9 AM or you'll wait for a table.
4. 33 Rue Abdelkader
$$Minimalist industrial design with exposed brick, high ceilings, and natural light. Casablanca's most serious coffee.
Must order: Pour-over with Moroccan single-origin beans
Tip: Ask about Moroccan-grown coffee — they source beans from new Moroccan micro-farms when available. Power outlets at every seat.
5. Café Verdi
$$Elegant Italian-influenced cafe with marble tables, gilt mirrors, and a patisserie counter that rivals Paris.
Must order: Italian espresso and pistachio pastry
Tip: The pastries are the real star — croissants, millefeuille, and tarts that would hold their own in a French bakery.
6. Mykonos Café
$$White-and-blue Mediterranean-themed cafe perched above the Atlantic. Terraces overlook the breaking waves.
Must order: Fresh juice with ocean view
Tip: Go at sunset — the west-facing terrace catches the golden hour beautifully. Weekends are packed with Casablancais families.
7. Café Bayt Dakira
$Peaceful courtyard cafe inside the Jewish heritage museum (Bayt Dakira). Tiled floors, quiet, and reflective.
Must order: Mint tea in the courtyard
Tip: Visit the small museum first (free), then have tea in the courtyard. One of the most peaceful spots in central Casablanca.
8. Grind Coffee Roasters
$$Modern roastery cafe with industrial chic design. The roasting machine sits in the centre. Young, creative crowd.
Must order: Flat white with house-roasted beans
Tip: Buy beans to take home — they roast weekly and have excellent single-origin options. The iced coffee is perfect for hot days.
9. Le Petit Rocher
$$Built into the rocks above the ocean. Waves crash metres below your table. Sea spray on windy days adds to the drama.
Must order: Fruit smoothie overlooking the waves
Tip: The lower terrace is the most dramatic — practically in the ocean. Not the best coffee, but the setting is extraordinary.
10. Brasserie La Tour Hassan
$$$The grand lobby lounge of Casablanca's historic luxury hotel. Chandeliers, marble floors, and old-world elegance.
Must order: Afternoon tea service
Tip: The afternoon tea (served 3–6 PM) is an event — Moroccan pastries, finger sandwiches, and premium teas in silver service.
11. Café de la Presse
$Classic French-press cafe where journalists and writers have gathered for decades. Simple, unpretentious, and authentic.
Must order: Express (espresso) and croissant
Tip: Order at the bar like a regular — terrace service is slower. The croissants arrive fresh from the bakery next door at 7:30 AM.
12. Café Maure (Hassan II Mosque)
$Simple outdoor cafe facing the Hassan II Mosque esplanade. The minaret towers above as you drink your tea.
Must order: Mint tea with a view of the mosque
Tip: Perfect post-mosque-visit stop. Arrive before the tour groups. The simplicity is the point — tea, a view, and nothing else.
Casablanca Cafe Culture
Casablanca's cafe culture is the most European in Morocco. The French colonial legacy left a tradition of boulevard terrace cafes where Casablancais spend hours over a single espresso. But the city is also at the forefront of Morocco's specialty coffee revolution — third-wave roasters and modern co-working cafes are transforming the scene.
Traditional Order
Noss-noss (half espresso, half steamed milk) is the Casablanca standard. Stronger than a latte, served in a small glass. Say "noss-noss" and the waiter knows exactly what you want.
Terrace Culture
Casablancais treat cafe terraces as outdoor living rooms. It's perfectly normal to sit for 2–3 hours over one drink. The terrace is for seeing and being seen — it is Casablanca's social stage.
New Wave
Young Casablancais are driving a specialty coffee boom. Pour-overs, single-origin beans, and latte art have arrived. The Gauthier and Maarif districts are the epicentres of this new scene.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is cafe culture like in Casablanca?
Casablanca has Morocco's most cosmopolitan cafe culture. Unlike traditional medina cities, Casa has a thriving specialty coffee scene alongside the classic French-style cafes. The city's European heritage means terrace culture is huge — sitting at a boulevard cafe watching the world go by is a Casablanca ritual. Both men and women frequent cafes, more so than in conservative cities.
Where can I find good wifi cafes in Casablanca for remote work?
Casablanca has excellent co-working cafes. The best for remote work are Bayt Dakira Cafe (quiet, fast wifi), 33 Rue Abdelkader (specialty coffee, power outlets), and Cafe Verdi in the Gauthier district. Most modern cafes in the Maarif and Gauthier neighbourhoods have reliable wifi.
How much does coffee cost in Casablanca?
Casablanca cafe prices range widely. A traditional noss-noss (half coffee, half milk) at a local cafe costs 10–15 MAD ($1–1.50). Specialty coffee at modern cafes runs 30–50 MAD ($3–5). A full brunch at upscale venues costs 80–150 MAD ($8–15). Casablanca is more expensive than other Moroccan cities but still cheap by European standards.