From Casablanca’s downtown streets, Marché Central offers a covered place to browse food and flower stalls inside a historic market hall. It stands between Boulevard Mohamed V and Rue Allal Ben Abdallah, with Moorish details among its arcades.
- Location: Boulevard Mohamed V and Rue Allal Ben Abdallah, central Casablanca
- Getting there: Marché Central is a stop on tram Line 1
- What to find: flowers, produce, fish, handicrafts and zellige fountains
- Hours: published times differ, so confirm before setting out
Where Marché Central is
Marché Central stands in central Casablanca, between Boulevard Mohamed V and Rue Allal Ben Abdallah. Its listed addresses are Bd Mohammed V, Casablanca 20250, and Rue Chaouia, Centre-ville.
The market is about 0.4 km from a hotel in Casablanca.
Casablanca Tramway identifies Marché Central as a stop on Line 1, between Place des Nations-Unies and Mohammed Diouri stations. The station has step-free access.
For a broader look at the surrounding historic district, you can plan a walk through the Old Medina’s streets and gates.
What can you find at Central Market Casablanca?
Central Market Casablanca brings together food stalls and handicrafts in a covered historic hall. You can browse flowers, fruit, vegetables, fish and spices, alongside handicrafts; zellige fountains and cement mashrabiyas are among the market’s architectural details.
The arcades and covered walkways combine functional design with Moorish features. Official accounts place the market’s origins between 1917 and 1919; architect Pierre Bousquet designed it between 1918 and 1919.
The market also has a place in the city’s modern history: the tourism board records a 1953 attack there by resistance fighter Zerktouni.
Nearby streets and sights
The market’s central location makes it a natural point to pair with a walk around the city centre. United Nations Square is another downtown landmark, and you can connect the two areas by tram: Marché Central lies on Line 1 between Place des Nations-Unies and Mohammed Diouri stations.
A guide to where United Nations Square is and what’s nearby puts that stop in context.
For a meal or a break near the Old Medina ramparts, La Sqala is on Boulevard des Almohades. Its café-restaurant occupies a fortified bastion dating to the 17th century, and its Andalusian garden is part of the setting. The venue was founded in 2002.
A day itinerary for central Casablanca offers a way to group downtown stops.
How should you plan a visit to Marché Central?
Published hours differ: one listing gives 08:30–16:30, while the municipal guide gives 07:00–15:00 daily and marks the market “Fermé.” Check the official site before you go.
From Hotel Al Mamoun, walk about 7 minutes to Casablanca city centre, then take tram Line 1 to Marché Central. After the market, you can continue toward the Old Medina ramparts and La Sqala, whose café-restaurant is in a fortified bastion.
Line 1 runs daily; Casablanca Tramway gives the network’s first and last departure times as 05:30 and 22:30. Check with Casablanca Tramway for specific service information.
La Sqala is open daily from 08:00–23:00. Its advertised meal periods are breakfast from 08:00 to noon, tea time from 16:00 to 19:00, and lunch and dinner from 12:00 to 23:00; check the restaurant’s official site before planning around these times.
FAQs
What is Marché Central known for?
It is a covered city-centre market with stalls selling flowers, fruit, vegetables, fish, spices and handicrafts. Zellige fountains, cement mashrabiyas and Moorish features add to its character.
How do you get to Marché Central by tram?
Take Line 1 to Marché Central station, between Place des Nations-Unies and Mohammed Diouri. The station has step-free access.
What are Marché Central’s opening hours?
Published times span 07:00–16:30, with different hours and days given across the official listings. Check before you go.