Anfa
Anfa was the ancient toponym for Casablanca during the classical period. The city was founded by Berbers around the 10th century BC, with the Romans under Augustus later establishing the commercial port of "Anfus" in 15 BC.Places of Interest
Highlights include Mohammed V Stadium and Dar Khalifa.
Mohammed V Stadium
Stadium
Stade Mohammed V is a multi-purpose stadium is situated in the western part of the Maârif neighborhood of central Casablanca, Morocco. The stadium has a seating capacity of 45,000 and it is the oldest football stadium in Morocco.
Dar Khalifa
Historic site
Dar Khalifa, or The Caliph's House, is a large, historical landmark and private home in walled grounds. It is located in Ain Diab, an affluent suburb of Casablanca that was also host to a sprawling shanty town until the area was redeveloped.
El Hank Lighthouse
Lighthouse
The El Hank lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the tip of El Hank, west of the port of Casablanca. It is managed by the Port and Maritime Authority within the Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hay Hassani and Casablanca Finance City.
Hay Hassani
Suburb
Hay Hassani is a district, arrondissement and suburb of southwestern Casablanca, in the Casablanca-Settat region of Morocco. The district covers an area of 25.91 square kilometres and as of the 2024 Moroccan census had 537,509 inhabitants.
Casablanca Finance City
Neighborhood
Casablanca Finance City is a financial and business center located in Casablanca, Morocco. It serves as a regional hub for financial institutions, multinational corporations, and professional service firms operating in Africa.
Ain Diab
Quarter
Ain Diab is a neighborhood located at the Corniche of Casablanca, Morocco. The neighborhood is affluent and famous for the fashionable stretch of coastline known as the Corniche.
Anfa
- Type: Locality with 95,300 residents
- Location: Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, North Atlantic Coast, Morocco, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
33.5912° or 33° 35′ 28″ north
Longitude
-7.6729° or 7° 40′ 22″ west
Population
95,300
Elevation
15 metres (49 feet)
Open location code
8C5JH8RG+FV
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to French—“Anfa” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “الفداء (المقاطعة)”
- French: “Anfa (AR)”
- French: “Anfa (Arrondissement)”
- French: “Anfa”
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