The Habu Quarter (Derb Sultan) is one of the main architectural landmarks of Casablanca. And despite all the grandeur of the Grand Mosque of Hassan II, it is the hallmark of this city. The famous neighbourhood of Habu was built in the twentieth century. The uniqueness of the architectural complex lies in the fact that here were perfectly combined modern elements of urban development with the traditional layout of the old part of the city - Medina.
The Habu Quarter was built to provide housing for the villagers moving to the city. From the beginning, only poor citizens were to live in the quarter. However, it was so beautiful that over time almost all the wealthy citizens wanted to move here. The richest families live in the area around the mosque - it is considered the most prestigious place. People with little money settled in the Habu neighbourhood near the market.
Particular attention among tourists in the quarter Habu enjoy: the magnificent building of the Palace of Justice Maham Adu Pasha, the famous Imperial Alley, where you can see a huge number of shops with Arabic books, the mosque of the former king of the country Mohammed V with a small garden in which the whole year blooming beautiful fruit trees, as well as famous for its stained glass church Notre Dame de Lourdes.
The Habou neighbourhood has just about everything a tourist might be interested in: lots of shops, market stalls, small squares and amazing narrow streets. Those who want to buy unique souvenirs of local craftsmen should go to the Copper Market. Here everyone can see the whole process of making copper and silverware. Skilled chasers work at this market all day long, creating real masterpieces that can be purchased here. Walking through the town's narrow streets, you can visit other local markets such as the confectionery, olive and pottery markets.
