Quarter Habu (Derb Sultan) - is one of the main architectural attractions of Casablanca. And despite all the grandeur of the Great Mosque of Hassan II, he is the hallmark of the city. Known quarter Habu was built in the twentieth century. The unique architectural complex lies in the fact that there were perfectly combines modern elements with traditional urban development plan of placing the old town - Medina.

Quarter Habu was built to provide housing for the city to move to rural areas. From the very beginning in the quarter we were to live only the poor citizens. However, he was so beautiful that eventually want to move here almost all wealthy citizens. The richest families live in the area around the mosque - is considered the most prestigious place. But people with low incomes settled in the quarter Habu near the market.

Special attention from tourists in the neighborhood Habu are: a magnificent building of the palace of justice Mahama hell Pasha, the famous imperial avenue, 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, where a year flower beautiful fruit trees and known for its stained glass windows of Notre Dame de Lourdes.

In the quarter Habu has almost everything that a tourist might be interested in: a variety of shops, retail shops, small squares and narrow streets amazing. Those who wish to buy unique souvenirs of local craftsmen, it is necessary to go to the copper market. Everyone can see the whole process of manufacturing products made of copper and silver. Skilled engravers working in this market all day, creating true masterpieces that are immediately available for purchase. Walking through the narrow streets of the city, you can visit the other local markets: confectionery, olive and potter.