This run combines one of the best long, continuous streets for running with a jaunt around the pretty Arab League park and two of the city’s grand squares. The palm-lined Boulevard Moulay Youssef extends from the Mosque Hassan II, away from the water for 2 km. It’s a good, wide street for running with good sidewalks and some shade, passing by numerous consulates, churches, and other sites. Then, do a jaunt around Casablanca’s largest park, the nicely landscaped Arab League Park/Park Yasmina, with the splendid Sacred Heart Church of Casablanca at the edge. At the northern end is the Place des Nations Unies — a large square surrounded by numerous shops and restaurants. Do a loop around here, and then around the grand, modern, Mohammed V Square, with its popular Pigeon Fountain, surrounded by by buildings in a Neo-Moorish style. Return to Boulevard Moulay Youssef for the return.
Add-Ons: Waterfront path (Blvd. Corniche), jaunt around the perimeter of the Hassan II Mosque.
Mohammed V Sq. Flickr: Anina Abdesalam
This run combines one of the best long, continuous streets for running with a jaunt around the pretty Arab League park and two of the city’s grand squares. The palm-lined Boulevard Moulay Youssef extends from the Mosque Hassan II, away from the water for 2 km. It’s a good, wide street for running with good sidewalks and some shade, passing by numerous consulates, churches, and other sites. Then, do a jaunt around Casablanca’s largest park, the nicely landscaped Arab League Park/Park Yasmina, with the splendid Sacred Heart Church of Casablanca at the edge. At the northern end is the Place des Nations Unies — a large square surrounded by numerous shops and restaurants. Do a loop around here, and then around the grand, modern, Mohammed V Square, with its popular Pigeon Fountain, surrounded by by buildings in a Neo-Moorish style. Return to Boulevard Moulay Youssef for the return.
Add-Ons: Waterfront path (Blvd. Corniche), jaunt around the perimeter of the Hassan II Mosque.
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7.5 km (4.6 miles)
58m (193 feet)
Boulevard Moulay Youssef at Mosque Hassan II (can also start at other end @ Arab League Park)
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The prime large green spot for running in Casablanca. Spread over 1200 hectares, the forest vegetation is dominated by eucalyptus trees. There are many km of generally wide and gentle paths, plus numerous open green spaces.
If you crave more waterfront running, head south of Casablanca to the laid back, family-friendly Tamaris seaside area. There’s a nice, wide path running along the P3012 road, with excellent views of the water. It's about 10 km out and back, or choose any length!
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Essentials
7.5 km (4.6 miles)
58m (193 feet)
Boulevard Moulay Youssef at Mosque Hassan II (can also start at other end @ Arab League Park)
shade, passing by numerous consulates, churches, and other sites. Then, do a jaunt around Casablanca’s largest park, the nicely landscaped Arab League Park/Park Yasmina, with the splendid Sacred Heart Church of Casablanca at the edge. At the northern end is the Place des Nations Unies — a large square surrounded by numerous shops and restaurants. Do a loop around here, and then around the grand, modern, Mohammed V Square, with its popular Pigeon Fountain, surrounded by by buildings in a Neo-Moorish style. Return to Boulevard Moulay Youssef for the return.
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