To talk in peace
1. A café terrace in Gauthier or Maarif
The great classic, for good reason: it's simple, can be short if needed, and easy to extend if you get along. During the day, the terraces of Gauthier and Maarif have a relaxed feel, far from the pressure of a dinner.
2. A weekend brunch
Brunch has a rare advantage: it happens in broad daylight, with no tight schedule. Ideal for a first date that should stay light.
3. Tea and pastries in the Habous quarter
With its lanes, shops and traditional pastry shops, the Habous quarter is perfect for a date that feels different while staying calm. Some tea, a few pastries, and the conversation takes care of itself.
To walk and get to know each other
4. The Ain Diab Corniche at sunset
Walking side by side takes a lot of pressure off: you don't have to look each other in the eye the whole time, and the ocean makes a perfect backdrop. The sunset does the rest.
5. The Hassan II Mosque esplanade
Facing the ocean, the esplanade of the Hassan II Mosque is one of the most beautiful places in Casablanca for a walk. The mosque itself can be visited on guided tours.
6. An art deco walk downtown
Casablanca has one of the finest art deco ensembles in the world, around Boulevard Mohammed V. A walk spent looking up is a great excuse to talk about the city, and about yourselves.
7. Parc de la Ligue Arabe
Downtown Casablanca's big park is ideal for a quiet stroll, with a café nearby to keep going.
For the curious
8. An exhibition
Galleries and cultural centres regularly host exhibitions in Casablanca. Art gives you ready-made topics, and reveals a lot about the person across from you.
9. A concert or a music night
Casablanca's music scene is active, especially at weekends. Pick a place where you can still talk between songs.
10. The Central Market
Flowers, fish, spices: the downtown Central Market is lively and colourful. An original daytime date, easily extended over lunch.
To break the routine
11. A workshop for two
Cooking, pottery, painting: doing something together creates memories from the very first date, and breaks the ice better than any question.
12. Let Cipher choose for you
Nobody to invite yet? With Cipher, you book a time slot and we take care of the place and the people. Cipher Groups dinners with strangers bring together 6 verified people in a real Casablanca café.
Our tips for a good first date
- Choose a public place that is easy to get to, where you can hear each other.
- Keep it short (an hour or two): better to leave wanting to meet again.
- Tell a friend and arrange your own ride.
All our advice is in the guide first date: 10 tips to feel at ease.
