Casablanca Prefecture, Administrative prefecture in Casablanca-Settat region, Morocco
The prefecture spans 189 square kilometers, containing eight major districts including Aïn Chock, Ben M'Sick, and Sidi Bernoussi within its boundaries.
Established in December 1955, Casablanca Prefecture emerged alongside Rabat as one of the first two prefectures in Morocco's administrative structure.
The prefecture manages multiple municipalities that reflect Moroccan traditions through markets, neighborhoods, and administrative practices shaped by French and Arabic influences.
With 4.5 million inhabitants and a density of 23,792 people per square kilometer, the prefecture operates exclusively as an urban territory without rural areas.
The prefecture contains two distinct municipalities: the Urban Municipality of Casablanca and the Urban Municipality of Mechouar, which houses the royal palace.
Location: Casablanca-Settat
Capital city: Casablanca
Shares border with: Mohammedia Prefecture, Mediouna Province, Nouaceur Province
GPS coordinates: 33.58688,-7.61112
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:11
Hassan II Mosque
3 km
Casablanca Cathedral
1.3 km
Casablanca Finance City
5.7 km
Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Church
636 m
United Nations Square
1.1 km
Sidi Abderrahman islet
8.6 km
Liberty Building
282 m
Muhammad V Square
837 m
Al-Mohammadi Mosque
1.3 km
Temple Beth-El
2 km
Moroccan Jewish Museum
4.5 km
Casablanca Finance City Tower
5.3 km
Mahkamat al-Pasha
1 km
Arab League Park of Casablanca
1.3 km
Stade Larbi Zaouli
6.1 km
Central Market
875 m
Lycée Jaber Ben Hayan
542 m
El Hank Lighthouse
4.8 km
Russian Orthodox Church in Casablanca
1.2 km
Abderrahman Slaoui Museum
1.2 km
Ettedgui Synagogue
1.9 km
Al-Quds Mosque (Casablanca)
2.9 km
Cinema Rialto
859 m
Vincent Timsit Workshop
3.3 km
Casablanca Clock Tower
1.3 km
Isesco Park
852 m
Ancient slaughterhouses of Casablanca
2.9 km
Atlas Tower
1.2 kmReviews
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