Quartier Habous Casablanca, also called the New Medina, is a historic district known for its traditional Moroccan architecture and craft souks. You can browse its arcaded streets, find the Kissaria craft market and see landmarks including the Mahkama du Pacha and Grande Place des Habous.
- Location: Casablanca’s New Medina.
- Getting there: Tram line T3 connects Casa-Port and Hay Al Wahda, and the network map marks Habous.
- Timing: Official tourism pages do not publish regular souk hours or a visitor timetable for the Mahkama du Pacha.
What makes Quartier Habous distinct
Quartier Habous was built between 1918 and 1955 to accommodate migrants arriving from across Morocco. French architects designed the New Medina using modern urban-planning standards while respecting traditional Moroccan styles and practices.
That combination shapes the quarter’s character: planned streets and arcades sit alongside Moroccan architectural forms. The area includes the Mohammed V Mosque, several souks, hammams and the Kissaria craft market, so a walk through Habous brings together everyday commercial spaces and notable landmarks.
Browse the Habous souks
The Habous souks occupy covered arcades and narrow streets, with shops and stalls selling Moroccan handicrafts. Look for rugs, hammered copper, ceramics, carved wood, leather goods and traditional clothing as you make your way through the quarter.
The Kissaria is the craft market to include in your browse. Souk hours are not published as regular visitor hours on the official Casablanca tourism pages, so check the official site before you go.
If you want to add another market-and-medina outing to your plans, Marché Central and Casablanca’s Old Medina offers a separate look at those parts of the city.
Architecture and notable streets
Arcades and narrow streets are part of what makes Habous distinctive. The official Casablanca tourism itinerary describes the Mahkama du Pacha as a traditional Moroccan courthouse and an architectural landmark, noted for its arches and detailed decoration.
Grande Place des Habous provides a different point of reference: it is a central square surrounded by historic buildings and shops. You can use the square and the nearby arcaded streets to orient a walk through the district.
How do you get to Habous from central Casablanca?
Casablanca’s official transport network map shows tram line T3 running between Casa-Port and Hay Al Wahda and marks Habous on the network. Use the official Casatramway and Casabusway maps or journey-planning app to plan your trip; the site also provides line and timetable information.
For a broader route through the city, this one-day Casablanca itinerary connects the city centre with the coast.
Planning time for a visit
There is no recommended visit duration published on the official Casablanca tourism pages. Set your pace around the souks, the Kissaria and the architectural stops you want to include, then allow time to walk the narrow streets between them.
The tourism pages also do not give a visitor timetable for the Mahkama du Pacha. Check the official site before you go if you plan to visit it, and consult the transport operator’s official site for current tram information. Quartier Habous is about 1.7 km from Washington Hotel.
FAQs
Is Quartier Habous also called the New Medina?
Yes. Quartier Habous is also known as the New Medina of Casablanca.
What can you find in the Habous souks?
The shops and stalls sell Moroccan handicrafts such as rugs, ceramics, hammered copper, carved wood, leather goods and traditional clothing.
Does the Mahkama du Pacha have published visitor hours?
The official Casablanca tourism pages do not publish a visitor timetable for the courthouse.
Is there a tram connection to Habous?
Yes. The official transport network map marks Habous and shows line T3 running between Casa-Port and Hay Al Wahda.