Hassan II Mosque: The brainchild and crowning achievement of King Hassan II, this building is the world's third-largest mosque. It was built to commemorate the former king's 60th birthday and opened in 1993 giving Casablanca the heart and landmark it so sorely missed.

Jewish Museum of Casablanca: Set in a villa surrounded by lush gardens, this is Casablanca's only museum and the only Jewish museum in the Islamic world. It demonstrates the history of the once-thriving Jewish community and its influence on modern Moroccan society.

Mahakama du Pasha: To the south of the Quartier Habous (Nouvelle Medina) is the old Mahakma du Pasha, which has more than 60 rooms decorated with sculpted wooden ceilings, stuccowork, earthenware floors and wrought iron railings.

Parc de la Ligue Arabe: Casa's biggest open space is the Parc de la Ligue Arabe. It's a good place for games and walks, has a choice of small cafés and the Yasmina amusement park.

Place Mohammed V: The grand centrepiece of the French regeneration scheme, this vast square is surrounded by an impressive array of administrative buildings, mostly designed by Henri Prost and Robert Marrast. The ancient préfecture (old police headquarters), dating from 1930, dominates the south side of the square and is topped by a modernist clock tower.

The Habous: Built in the 1920's, the Habous is composed of alleys and arcades and is a place where almost anything can be found - from ethnic clothing and craft products through to antique jewellery and spices.