The magnificent Mahkamat al-Pasha Palace is an opportunity to move from modern Casablanca to the magical Arabian tales in just a couple of seconds. 60 halls, which are decorated with incredibly beautiful masterpieces of traditional folk arts, make a huge impression even on the most sophisticated traveler.

The main entrance of the palace is a real work of art: the huge red gates, decorated with forged inlay, cause awe and admiration for the finest masters’ work.

Courtyards connect halls and repeat the old streets of Arab cities. On the one hand, it seems that it is easy to get lost here, on the other, a walk through these wonderful oases becomes logical and understandable in just a few minutes since all the passages are connected and necessarily lead to the main entrance.

The Central audience chamber is the largest and most luxurious room in the palace that is covered by a huge glass dome, which is placed on a massive, but seemingly elegant wooden base, decorated with carvings. The walls of the chamber are the finest stucco carvings, which you can look at endlessly, and find new and new patterns every moment. Massive chandeliers and traditional Moroccan zeleej tiles complement the color of this room, emphasizing the traditions and culture of the Arab peoples.

At first glance, it may seem that all this splendor is the legacy of distant ancestors. In fact, the Mahkamat al-Pasha Palace appeared in Casablanca quite recently. Its construction began in 1948. And this palace was not built for the ruler to live in luxury, no. All this beauty was created to accommodate the municipality. Even the name of the Mahkamat al-Pasha Palace translates as Pasha's court.

When planning this masterpiece, the architects wanted to combine French and Moroccan traditions, Romanesque towers and Arabic arches, the features of ancient castles, and the exquisite decoration of mosques. And they did it perfectly! When, in 1952, the completed building was opened for work, the first time residents were taken here on excursions, so that they could fully appreciate what an architectural masterpiece appeared in Casablanca.