What to buy in Casablanca: 10 souvenirs worth it, and where to find them

By Souvenir Express team · Published 1 October 2026

Shopping arcade in the Habous quarter of Casablanca with hand-painted plates, babouches and brass lanterns in late-afternoon light — Illustration of a shopping arcade in the Habous quarter.

Short answer: the souvenirs worth buying in Casablanca are hand-painted ceramics, decorative tagines, Moroccan tea and tea glasses, babouches, argan oil, spices and Moroccan pastries. You will find them in the Habous quarter and the old medina. Expect to pay roughly half of the first price after bargaining, or have a gift box delivered to your hotel within 24 hours.

What are the best souvenirs to buy in Casablanca?

Prices below are what travellers report paying after bargaining in 2025-2026 souk guides, mostly from Marrakech. Use them as a reference point, not a fixed rate.

Souvenir	Typical souk price after bargaining	Travels well?	Watch out for
Decorative mini tagine	100-140 MAD (first price 250-320)	Yes, wrapped in clothes	Decorative glaze: not for cooking
Ceramic cooking tagine	150-220 MAD (first price 350-450)	Bulky and fragile	Ask if it is made for cooking
Hand-painted plate	No reliable figure found	Yes, flat and light	Painted plates are for display
6 tea glasses	50-120 MAD (first price 200-350)	Fragile, carry them on board	Check the rims for chips
Metal teapot	90-150 MAD (stainless steel)	Yes	Ask if it is stainless steel or plated
Babouches (leather slippers)	80-150 MAD	Yes	Try them on: sizes vary by workshop
Argan oil, 100 ml	80-150 MAD in shops, 40-65 MAD in cooperatives	Max 100 ml in hand luggage	Diluted oil sold cheap
Saffron	30-50 MAD per gram	Yes	Fake or dyed threads
Ras el hanout	30-60 MAD per 100 g	Yes	Pre-mixed blends lose aroma fast
Pastries and honey	Varies by shop	Check your country's food rules	Honey limit: 2 kg (UK and EU)

Ceramics: keep painted pieces for display

Hand-painted plates and mini tagines are the most typical Moroccan souvenir and the easiest to pack flat or wrapped. Health Canada advises not to cook, serve or store food in glazed ceramics bought abroad, because the glaze may contain more lead or cadmium than its rules allow. Treat painted pieces as decoration unless the seller sells them specifically for cooking.

Assiette Casablanca, a hand-painted pottery plate decorated with a Casablanca design

Tea: the easiest souvenir to use at home

Mint green tea, verbena (louiza) and a set of glasses recreate the Moroccan tea ritual at home. Tea in sealed tins travels well and is accepted in the UK and the EU without a certificate. In the US, declare it on arrival with any other food.

Moroccan mint green tea in a metal tin of 20 pyramid bags

Argan oil: check three things

Genuine oil states whether it is cosmetic or culinary, names the cooperative or origin, and is sealed. Certified oil carries the "Indication Géographique Protégée – Argane" mention. A price far below 40 MAD for 100 ml of cosmetic oil is a warning sign. On the plane, bottles over 100 ml go in the hold.

Spices: check the saffron

Real saffron sells for about 30-50 MAD per gram. Threads should be deep red with lighter tips, and the colour should release slowly in warm water. Buy whole spices or small fresh blends rather than large pre-mixed bags.

Where to buy souvenirs in Casablanca?

Place	Best for	Good to know
Habous quarter (Nouvelle Médina)	Pottery, babouches, brass, olives, pastry shops	Calmer than Marrakech souks; most shops close in the early evening
Old medina (Ancienne Médina)	Everyday goods, cheaper basics	Less curated; quieter around Friday midday prayer
Ensemble Artisanal complexes	Crafts at fixed, labelled prices	No bargaining; a good place to check fair prices
Morocco Mall (Aïn Diab)	Modern brands	Not the place for handmade crafts
Mohammed V airport, after security	Duty free, local products, cosmetics	Limited choice; buy liquids here if you fly hand-luggage only

If you only have one afternoon, go to the Habous quarter: it groups pottery, slippers, metalwork and pastry shops within a few streets.

How do you bargain without overpaying?

The final price usually lands between 40% and 60% of the first price quoted. A common opening is 30-40% of the seller's price. Ask the price only when you really want the item, stay friendly, and be ready to walk away: sellers often call you back with a better offer. Do not bargain in fixed-price shops, supermarkets or pharmacies.

What survives the flight home?

Item	Hand luggage	Checked bag	Rule to know
Ceramics and glasses	Best option	Only wrapped in clothes	Keep them in the middle of the bag
Argan oil, perfume	100 ml max per bottle, in a 1-litre clear bag	Any size	Casablanca airport refuses larger bottles at security
Honey	Yes, if under 100 ml	Yes	UK and EU: up to 2 kg per person from Morocco
Tea, spices, dates	Yes	Yes	US: declare all food on arrival
Pastries	Yes	Yes	EU: products containing milk are restricted; check before flying

Arrive at Casablanca airport 3 hours before an international flight, or 4 hours for long-haul, so you are not choosing gifts in a rush.

No time for the souks? Get a gift box delivered to your hotel

If your days are full of meetings or your flight is tomorrow, Souvenir Express puts the same souvenirs together for you:

Delivered within 24 hours, free, anywhere in Morocco. We bring the order to your hotel reception; you choose the time slot (7 a.m. or 7 p.m.). An express option delivers in under an hour, for a fee shown at checkout.
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Souvenir Express gift box: a dark green box with gold lettering holding three hand-painted mini tagines on patterned tissue paper

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Flying out soon? See last-minute souvenirs before your flight. For prices across the whole country, read the best souvenirs from Morocco and what they cost.

FAQ

Is Casablanca good for souvenir shopping?

Yes, if you know where to go. The Habous quarter groups pottery, slippers, metalwork and pastry shops in a small area, with less pressure than the Marrakech souks. The choice is narrower than in Fes or Marrakech.

Can I bargain in Casablanca?

Yes, in the medina and the Habous quarter. Expect to settle around half of the first price. Shops with labelled prices, malls and the airport do not bargain.

Can I cook in a tagine bought as a souvenir?

Only if it is sold as a cooking tagine. Health Canada advises against using glazed ceramics bought abroad for food, as the glaze may contain lead. Painted mini tagines are decorative.

Can I take argan oil in hand luggage?

Yes, in bottles of 100 ml or less, inside a 1-litre transparent bag. Larger bottles must go in your checked luggage.

How much honey can I bring to the UK or the EU from Morocco?

Up to 2 kg per person, according to UK government and European Commission rules on personal imports.

Can you deliver souvenirs to my hotel in Casablanca?

Yes. Souvenir Express delivers to your hotel reception within 24 hours, free of charge, with an express option in under an hour.

Sources

Health Canada, Safe use of cookware (glazed ceramics bought abroad)
UK government, Bringing food into Great Britain: animal products (honey: 2 kg)
European Commission, Personal imports (honey: 2 kg)
US Department of Agriculture, Traveling with agricultural products (declare food on arrival)
Casablanca Mohammed V Airport, FAQ (arrival times, liquids)
Souk price ranges: 2025-2026 travel guides to Moroccan souks, mostly Marrakech, checked on 1 October 2026