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In a dynamic and diverse city like Casablanca, there's practically no chance that you will ever get bored. With a wide range of leisure activities, there is something for all tastes and budgets. Here is a non-exhaustive list of things to do during your free time in and about Casablanca.

Casablanca is a big city, with different resources for different tastes, just like the city itself. Whether you have relocated alone or with your family, and especially if you have friends, learn about the various things you can do during your free time in Casablanca.

Sport in Morocco is mainly practiced in gyms and sports clubs, and Casablanca is no exception. It is now common to see more and more people doing their jogging alongside the Corniche, alone or in groups, and even small racing troupes on Sundays on the roads around Casablanca.

Moroccans are generally proud of themselves and their civilization, thus raising Moroccan gastronomy to a sacred level! As everywhere in the world, the best dishes are Mom's, and very few Moroccans will deny that. Your chances of experiencing the above are meager unless you are invited to a family dinner. Below is a brief of what you should expect as an expat in Casablanca.

Moving around in Casablanca is a day-to-day challenge. However, the city has a fairly developed transportation network with buses, tramways, taxis, etc., that can take you anywhere. Have a look at the different options available.

In Casablanca, as anywhere else, everyone chooses the area where they want to live according to their own criteria: the budget, proximity to the workplace, quietness, shopping options, schools, transport infrastructure, etc.

The real estate market in Morocco and particularly in Casablanca, is quite similar to the European market. Therefore, unless you want to buy a property in an agricultural zone, which will obviously not be the case in Casablanca, there is practically no other limit than your budget.

Stretching over 220 km², Casablanca is more than twice the size of Paris. Like all historical cities and smaller towns in Morocco, Casablanca can boast beautifully diverse neighborhoods that will amaze you as you start wandering around them looking for accommodation.

Moving to Casablanca for work might not be an easy step as opportunities are mostly available for entrepreneurs. However, this does not mean that finding a job in Casablanca is mission impossible. Expat.com gives you some tips to get started.

Working in Morocco can be confusing for anyone coming from European countries. As an economic capital, Casablanca is at the heart of the Moroccan labor market. Life and work here are considered stressful, but this is not particularly for the reasons we think of: people's level of involvement in their work, normal tasks that are slowed down by delays from other stakeholders, the list is growing, but these factors are part of many people's everyday life in Casablanca.

Working in Casablanca and Morocco, in general, can prove to be a culture shock for Europeans or Westerners. The expectations differ - ranging from behaviors to relationships between co-workers. Here is what you need to know about the local work environment before getting started.

Being the economic capital of Morocco, Casablanca offers a wide range of possibilities to study after high school. Without being biased on the level of courses dispensed, let's have a look at the different universities and schools in Casablanca and the programs offered.

Around the world, student life is often associated with busy academic life, work, but also leisure and celebrations. There is no reason why it should be different in Casablanca, but it is, above all, a matter of experience and the way of doing things. Here is how to go about student life in this beautiful Moroccan city.

Casablanca. The name alone is mythical and a symbol of romanticism, thanks to Hollywood! But what is the truth behind it? If you're planning to relocate to Morocco, here's an insight into this big Moroccan city that attracts thousands of visitors and expats every year.

Casablanca is, above all, a mythical city with a diverse culture. With many visitors and expats traveling there all year round, you should not find it hard to adapt there. However, Expat.com is here to help you adjust to your new environment, especially if you are relocating to Casablanca from a Western country.