9. Casablanca[SEE MAP]
Everyone knows the city of Casablanca as the colonial setting of the 1942 romantic film, but the city of today doesn’t quite reflect that dreamy, enchanting feeling. Instead, modern-day Casablanca is a trading powerhouse – the importance of the port city means it is Morocco’s economic hub.
Casablanca’s old downtown is a great place to explore the city’s past. Its ornate Moorish architecture is blended with European elements and styles. If you want to feel like you’ve stepped into a black-and-white film, have a drink at Rick’s Cafe, the famous bar from the movie (it’s a reconstruction, but it’s still fun to pretend).
