United Nations Square

United Nations Square is a public square in the center of Casablanca, Morocco. It has been central in the history of Casablanca.

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Type: Square
Description: square in Casablanca, Morocco
Also known as: “Place de France” and “Place des Nations-Unies”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Hyatt Regency Casablanca and Beth El Synagogue.

Hyatt Regency Casablanca

Hotel

The Hyatt Regency Casablanca is a luxury hotel in the Old Medina of Casablanca, Morocco, located just to the west of Sheraton Casablanca Hotel & Towers. Hyatt Regency Casablanca is situated 120 metres north of United Nations Square.

Beth El Synagogue

Synagogue

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The Temple Beth-El also called Beit-El or the Algerian Temple, is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue in the Sidi Belyout district of Casablanca, Morocco. Beth El Synagogue is situated 760 metres west of United Nations Square.

Arab League Park

Park

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The Arab League Park is an urban park in Casablanca, Morocco. It is located in the center of the city, west of Hassan II Boulevard, east of Roudani Boulevard and Algiers Street, and south east of the Church of the Sacred Heart. Arab League Park is situated 1 km southwest of United Nations Square.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Medina of Casablanca and Gauthier.

Medina of Casablanca

Suburb

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The Medina of Casablanca, sometimes the Old Medina, is the historic center of the city. After the city of Anfa was destroyed in the earthquake of 1755, Sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah rebuilt the city and constructed the port.