Central Atlantic

Morocco’s modern pulse: Atlantic boulevards, art deco streets, and coastal sunsets.

Overview

Central Atlantic is the Casablanca–Rabat axis and its nearby coastline: Morocco’s biggest urban energy mixed with historic kasbahs and long ocean promenades.

Perfect for contrast edits: hyper‑modern architecture → medina textures → surf‑line minimalism.

Where it is

  • Core cities: Casablanca and Rabat.
  • Easy day trips: Mohammedia, El Jadida, Azemmour, Skhirat.

Top destinations

  • Casablanca – big‑city rhythm, seafront, monumental mosque exterior shots.
  • Rabat – calm capital: Oudayas, river mouth, modern museum districts.
  • El Jadida – Portuguese fortifications, seaside geometry.
  • Mohammedia – quiet beaches + golden hour palms.

Signature experiences

  • Oceanfront tracking shots (steady gimbal walk)
  • Street‑texture sequences (tiles, doors, signage—no faces)
  • Night city ambience: tram lines, reflections, rain puddles

Best time to visit

  • Year‑round, best light in spring and autumn.
  • Winter has dramatic skies for timelapses.

Itinerary ideas

1 day

  1. Morning: Rabat Oudayas → Bouregreg river.
  2. Afternoon: Casablanca art‑deco streets.
  3. Sunset: Casablanca corniche + waves.

3 days

  1. Day 1: Rabat (Oudayas, Hassan Tower, marina).
  2. Day 2: Casablanca (corniche + urban layers).
  3. Day 3: El Jadida (fortifications + coast).

7 days

  1. Rabat (2) → Casablanca (2) → El Jadida (2) → coastal villages/Skhirat (1).

Culture & food

  • Coastal cafés, fresh fish, modern Moroccan gastronomy in Casablanca.
  • Rabat’s artisan zones: woodwork, rugs, and ceramics.

Moropedia filming checklist

  • Use ND filters for smooth ocean motion shots on bright days.
  • For city ambience, capture 24–35mm wides + 70mm details.
  • Plan sunrise coastal shots to avoid crowds on promenades.

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