Shrine of Sidi Abderrahman.

Perched on a rocky, wave-battered islet just off Casablanca’s Corniche, the Shrine of Sidi Abderrahman is one of the city’s most distinctive coastal landmarks. Dedicated to a saintly figure of local legend, the site centers on a whitewashed koubba (mausoleum) surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean. For decades, it existed as a lively hub of folk pilgrimage, famous for its fortune tellers and spiritual healers. Following a major restoration completed in late 2024, the informal settlements around the shrine were cleared, transforming the islet into an orderly cultural destination complete with a library, exhibition rooms, and restored stairways. While the inner sanctuary remains closed to non-Muslims, the islet is highly worth visiting for its medina-like atmosphere, its rich history of popular folklore, and the dramatic, sweeping views of the ocean.