The story of the Habous Quarter
The Habous Quarter was built by the French in the 1930s as a "new medina", combining traditional Moroccan design with modern planning. Arcaded streets, small squares and white houses give it a calm, elegant feel.
Next to it stand the Mahkama du Pacha, a former court decorated by Moroccan craftsmen, and the royal palace of Casablanca. Its souks sell books, olives, brassware and Moroccan pastries.
