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Casablanca Nightlife Guide: Best Bars, Live Music & Restaurants (2026)
The complete guide to Casablanca nightlife for tourists in 2026: the best rooftop bars, live music restaurants, tapas bars and authentic Moroccan dining — with real prices and opening hours.
By MoroccoForYou Editorial · Published June 11, 2026
Casablanca has Morocco's most sophisticated nightlife scene — and most tourists never find it. While Marrakech gets the rooftop riad attention, Casa runs later, dresses better, and has a local crowd of young professionals who actually know how to have a good time. From the highest rooftop bar in Morocco to a Spanish tapas bar with live salsa, this guide covers the best places to eat, drink, and hear live music in Casablanca in 2026.
Casablanca Nightlife — What to Expect
Casablanca nightlife is driven by a sophisticated local crowd rather than tourists. The two main zones are the Corniche (coastal boulevard with beach clubs and oceanfront restaurants) and Maarif (downtown neighborhood with wine bars, jazz clubs, and rooftop lounges). Most venues open around 9pm and peak between midnight and 3am.
Alcohol is widely available in Casablanca's licensed restaurants and bars — it is the most liberal city in Morocco for nightlife. Dress code at upscale venues is smart casual; jeans and trainers are fine at most bars but some clubs enforce a dress code at weekends.
Sky 28 — The Highest Rooftop Bar in Morocco
Sky 28 sits on the 28th floor of the Kenzi Tower Hotel (Twin Center, Boulevard Zerktouni, Maarif), with a 360° panoramic view of Casablanca and the Atlantic Ocean. It is the most spectacular bar in Morocco — full stop. The rooftop transforms from an afternoon lounge into a full DJ night by 10pm.
The menu covers tapas (from 90 MAD), salads, sandwiches and full plates (from 180 MAD). Cocktails start at 120 MAD. The best experience is arriving around 6pm to watch the sun set over the ocean, then staying for the evening DJ set. Reservations recommended at weekends.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Kenzi Tower Hotel, 174 Bd Zerktouni, Maarif, Casablanca |
| Opening hours | Daily 15h00 – 01h00 |
| Tapas from | 90 MAD (€8) |
| Main plates from | 180 MAD (€16) |
| Cocktails from | 120 MAD (€11) |
| Music | Live music + DJ most evenings |
| Best time to go | Sunset (6–8pm) or late evening (10pm+) |
| Reservations | Recommended at weekends |
Rick's Café — Live Piano and Iconic Atmosphere
Rick's Café is the most atmospheric bar-restaurant in Casablanca — a deliberate recreation of the fictional bar from the 1942 Humphrey Bogart film, opened in 2004 by American diplomat Kathy Kriger. It should be a tourist trap but somehow it isn't. The tadelakt walls, terracotta floors, and nightly live piano set create something genuinely romantic.
The menu leans into Morocco's Atlantic seafood — sole, John Dory, fresh fish of the day — plus steaks, foie gras, and goat cheese salad. Budget 400–600 MAD per person for dinner with wine. The bar is more affordable if you just want a cocktail and the piano. Book dinner 24–48 hours ahead.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 248 Bd Sour Jdid, Casablanca (near the Corniche) |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sat 18h00 – 01h00, Sun 12h00 – 00h00 |
| Dinner budget | 400–600 MAD/person (€37–55) with wine |
| Cocktails | From 120 MAD (€11) |
| Music | Live piano nightly |
| Dress code | Smart casual |
| Reservations | Strongly recommended for dinner |
| Website | rickscafe.ma |
La Bodega de Casablanca — Spanish Tapas and Live Latin Music
La Bodega is the most fun venue in Casablanca — a Spanish-style tapas bar with live music almost every night (reggae, samba, salsa, rock) and a dance floor that fills up after midnight. The decor leans Spanish: colorful chairs, decorative grapes hanging from the bar, a bull's head on the wall.
The food is genuinely good — cold and warm starters, seafood, croquettes, traditional paella. Budget 200–350 MAD per person for food. Cocktails and sangria from 90 MAD. The atmosphere peaks around 11pm when the live band starts. No reservation needed early; at weekends, arrive before 10pm to get a table.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Phare d'El Hank, 90 Bd de la Corniche, Casablanca |
| Opening hours | Daily 19h00 – 03h00 |
| Food budget | 200–350 MAD/person (€18–32) |
| Sangria / cocktails | From 90 MAD (€8) |
| Music | Live band most nights — reggae, salsa, samba |
| Dance floor | Yes — after midnight |
| Best night | Friday and Saturday |
| Reservations | Recommended at weekends |
Le Cabestan — Oceanfront Fine Dining
Le Cabestan is Casablanca's most dramatic restaurant — perched on a rocky cliff above the Atlantic Ocean on the Corniche, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a jungle trail entrance that is genuinely unlike anywhere else in Morocco. The cuisine is Mediterranean-French with an emphasis on Moroccan seafood.
Budget 500–800 MAD per person for dinner with wine. The Sunday brunch (from 200 MAD) is excellent value. Le Cabestan works as a sunset cocktail stop even if you are not eating — arrive at 7pm, order drinks at the bar, watch the Atlantic. Dinner reservations essential at weekends.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Corniche Ain Diab, Casablanca |
| Opening hours | Daily 12h00 – 03h00 |
| Dinner budget | 500–800 MAD/person (€46–73) with wine |
| Sunday brunch | From 200 MAD (€18) |
| Cuisine | Mediterranean-French, Moroccan seafood |
| Dress code | Smart casual to formal |
| Reservations | Essential at weekends |
| Best for | Romantic dinner, sunset cocktails |
Dar Dada — Authentic Moroccan Cuisine with Live Animation
Dar Dada is the best address in Casablanca for a full traditional Moroccan dining experience with live entertainment. Located in the heart of the medina near the Marina, the restaurant seats 250 and hosts Moroccan music and animation most evenings. The menu combines traditional Moroccan dishes with Lebanese, Turkish and international influences.
Lunch and dinner service runs seven days. Budget 250–400 MAD per person for a full meal. The atmosphere is warm and theatrical — think hand-painted ceilings, mosaic floors, and traditional music performed tableside. Perfect for groups and celebrations. Reservations via their website at dardada.com.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 Imm, Rue El Arsa, Médina, Casablanca |
| Phone | +212 661 60 26 02 |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sat 12h00–15h30 and 19h00–01h00 |
| Dinner budget | 250–400 MAD/person (€23–37) |
| Cuisine | Moroccan + Lebanese + international |
| Capacity | 250 seated, 350 cocktail |
| Animation | Live Moroccan music most evenings |
| Website | dardada.com |
| Reservations | Online via dardada.com or by phone |
Practical Tips for Casablanca Nightlife
Getting there: Casablanca's nightlife zones (Corniche, Maarif) are best reached by petit taxi — 20–40 MAD from most central hotels. Driving is possible but parking on the Corniche is limited at weekends. Renting a car from MoroccoForYou at Casablanca Airport gives you flexibility for evening outings — ask for recommendations on WhatsApp.
Budget: Casablanca nightlife is not cheap by Moroccan standards. Budget 300–600 MAD per person for a full evening (dinner + drinks). The Corniche venues (Le Cabestan, La Bodega) are pricier; Maarif bars (Sky 28, Rick's Café) offer better value for cocktail-only visits.
| Time | Activity | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| 18h00–20h00 | Sunset cocktails at Sky 28 or Le Cabestan | 120–200 MAD |
| 20h00–22h00 | Dinner at Dar Dada or Rick's Café | 300–600 MAD |
| 22h00–00h00 | Live music at La Bodega or Rick's Café | 100–200 MAD |
| 00h00–03h00 | Late drinks at Sky 28 or Corniche clubs | 150–300 MAD |
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