Casablanca Arènes, contemporary and timeless

What is left from Casablanca’s mythical Arènes, the opulent cultural hub built during the Protectorate and demolished in 1971?

What is left from the thrill of every matador’s move, from the vibrant clamor of the spectators, the shows, the concerts, and other sport competitions that made the city shudder and gasp in unison?

For about half a century, Casablanca’s Arènes have been the place to be for the aficionados of all kinds of performing arts Famous voices like Abdelhalim HAFEZ, Najat SAGHIRA, Fayrouz, The Platters, Dalida and Johnny HALLYDAY roared in the center stage of Les Arènes, thoroughbred horses and slender hounds bolted on its tracks…

The Arènes were a beacon of “get-togetherness” and celebrations, and quickly became the meeting point of many generations of Casaouis.

Casablanca Arènes, contemporary and timeless

What is left from Casablanca’s mythical Arènes, the opulent cultural hub built during the Protectorate and demolished in 1971?

What is left from the thrill of every matador’s move, from the vibrant clamor of the spectators, the shows, the concerts, and other sport competitions that made the city shudder and gasp in unison?

For about half a century, Casablanca’s Arènes have been the place to be for the aficionados of all kinds of performing arts Famous voices like Abdelhalim HAFEZ, Najat SAGHIRA, Fayrouz, The Platters, Dalida and Johnny HALLYDAY roared in the center stage of Les Arènes, thoroughbred horses and slender hounds bolted on its tracks…

The Arènes were a beacon of “get-togetherness” and celebrations, and quickly became the meeting point of many generations of Casaouis.