Morocco • Casablanca-Settat
Site analysis in Casablanca
An introduction to site analysis in Casablanca, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Planning regime
Plan d'Amenagement de Casablanca + Schema Directeur d'Amenagement Urbain + Loi 12-90
Key constraints
- Atlantic coastline Corniche
- Art Deco heritage downtown
- Aviation surfaces Mohammed V
- Seismic moderate
Climate context
Csa Mediterranean coastal. 2950 hrs sunshine. 430mm rainfall.
Topography
Coastal plateau 0-150m AOD, gentle slope.
Transport spine
Casa Tramway 4 lines, Al-Bidaoui suburban rail, bus, RER planned.
Building height context
Mohammed VI Tower (Sale-Rabat) 250m. Casa Anfa Twin Center 115m. Most CBD 8-15 storeys. Hassan II Mosque minaret 210m landmark.
Notable recent projects
- Casablanca Marina
- Casa-Anfa former airport
- Casablanca Finance City
- Hassan II Mosque district
Questions
What planning policies apply in Casablanca?
Plan d'Amenagement de Casablanca + Schema Directeur d'Amenagement Urbain + Loi 12-90
What are the most common site constraints in Casablanca?
Atlantic coastline Corniche. Art Deco heritage downtown. Aviation surfaces Mohammed V. Seismic moderate.
Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Casablanca?
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