Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco, located in the central-western part of the country bordering the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a bustling metropolis that has managed to retain a sense of its past while embracing the future. Casablanca is the commercial hub of Morocco, where business and progress are always at the forefront, but it also holds many historical and cultural attractions, including the Hassan II Mosque, the second-largest mosque in the world, and the old medina, a traditional town of labyrinthine alleyways and marketplaces.

As of the latest census in 2014, Casablanca had a population of 3.36 million people. The city is the most cosmopolitan in Morocco, with influences from various cultures including Berber, Spanish, and French. The major religion in Casablanca, as in the rest of Morocco, is Islam. However, there are also small communities of Christians and Jews in the city. The official languages are Arabic and Amazigh, but French is also widely spoken due to France's colonial influence. Casablanca is also home to the world's tallest minaret, standing at 210 meters in the Hassan II Mosque. The city's main avenue, the 2 Mars, is one of the longest in the country, stretching over 7 kilometers.

Casablanca is governed by a mayor and a municipal council, which are elected every six years. The city is divided into districts, each of which has a district council and a district mayor. The city also has a prefect appointed by the king, who oversees the administration of the city's districts. Casablanca also has a regional council, which is responsible for economic, social, and environmental planning.

Casablanca is the economic and business hub of Morocco. The city is the country’s main port, and one of the largest artificial ports in the world. It is also the primary naval base for the Royal Moroccan Navy. The Casablanca Stock Exchange, the country's only stock exchange, is the largest in Africa and ranks in the world's top 20. Casablanca's economy is diverse, with sectors spanning textiles, electronics, construction, tourism, and more. The city contributes about half of the total industrial labor in Morocco.

Casablanca is a major gateway to Morocco and Africa, and is one of the largest financial centers on the continent. The city has an extensive road network, and is served by a tramway, which was inaugurated in 2012, and the Mohammed V International Airport, Morocco's busiest airport. In 2015, the city introduced the first bike-sharing scheme in Africa, known as Medina Bike. The city is also undertaking several major projects to improve its infrastructure including the construction of a new sea port, and a major urban development plan aiming to tackle issues such as traffic congestion.