Nightlife in Casablanca 2026 – Where Locals Actually Go After Dark (Beyond Rick’s Café)
Casablanca never sleeps, but it doesn’t shout about it either.
The real nightlife is split between three worlds: the glittering Corniche clubs, the hidden old-medina bars, and the underground live-music scene that starts after midnight. This is the 2026 guide for anyone who wants to party (or just drink and dance) like a Casablancais — not like a cruise-ship passenger.
The 10 Best Places for Authentic Casablanca Nights 2026
| # | Venue | Neighborhood | Vibe & Music 2026 | Price Level | Must-Try Drink / Moment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Bodéga | Downtown | Cuban-Moroccan fusion, live salsa & chaabi | €€ | Mojito + Thursday live band |
| 2 | Le Cabestan | Corniche | Cliffside fine-dining → DJ after 23:00 | €€€€ | Oyster & champagne at sunset |
| 3 | Sky 28 (Kenzi Tower) | Maarif | 28th-floor panoramic bar, house & R&B | €€€ | Casablanca skyline cocktail |
| 4 | Petit Poucet | Downtown | 1920s brasserie, old-school absinthe bar | €€ | Pastis with Saint-Exupéry’s ghost |
| 5 | Café Clock Casablanca | Old Medina | Rooftop storytelling + Gnawa jam sessions | € | Camel burger + mint tea cocktails |
| 6 | Le Trica | Racine | Underground electronic, Moroccan DJs | €€ | Local craft beer (Casablanca Beer) |
| 7 | L’Atelier 21 | Anfa | Live hip-hop, rap, chaabi fusion nights | €€ | Thursday “Made in Morocco” nights |
| 8 | Black House | Corniche | House & techno beach club, open till 5 am | €€€ | Saturday beach parties |
| 9 | Bar du Port | Old Port | Fishermen’s dive bar, live chaabi | € | Flag beer + grilled sardines |
| 10 | Maison B (secret speakeasy) | Gauthier | Hidden 1930s villa, jazz & cocktails | €€€ | Knock twice, say “Bledard sent me” |
The Casablanca Night Timeline (How Locals Do It)
- 19:00–21:00 – Sunset aperitif on the Corniche (Le Cabestan or La Sqala)
- 21:00–23:00 – Dinner in a former villa (Dar Beida or Le Resto)
- 23:30–02:00 – Live music & dancing (La Bodéga, L’Atelier 21, Café Clock)
- 02:00–05:00 – Late-night clubs (Black House, Sky 28) or old-medina chaabi bars
- 05:00–07:00 – Sunrise bissara soup in the old medina (the real after-party)
2026 Nightlife Updates
- New rooftop license law → almost every big hotel now has a late-night bar
- Local craft beer boom: Casablanca Beer, Africa Malt, Happy Beer everywhere
- Women-only nights at several clubs every Wednesday
- Live chaabi revival – young bands mixing Andalusian classics with trap beats
Where the Cool Casablancais Actually Hang Out
- Thursday = ladies night almost everywhere (free entry + drinks)
- Friday & Saturday = dress sharp or you won’t get past face control at Corniche clubs
- Old-medina bars = jeans and sneakers totally fine
- Uber/Careem works 24/7; petit taxis after midnight double the meter
Safety & Etiquette Tips (2026)
- Alcohol only in licensed venues (never on the street)
- Clubs are safe but expensive – budget 400–800 MAD pp after midnight
- Women traveling solo: La Bodéga, Café Clock, and Sky 28 are the most female-friendly
- No photos inside speakeasies (Maison B will confiscate your phone)
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Casablanca after dark isn’t what you saw in the 1942 movie.
It’s better.
See you under the neon palms in 2026.
B’seha w raha – To your health and good vibes! 🍸🌃✨