Parc de la Ligue Arabe (Arab League Park), Casablanca

Arab League Park is the city’s largest urban park, forming one of the main green corridors of central Casablanca. The park dates to the early years of the French Protectorate. In 1913, French architect Albert Laprade was commissioned to redesign what was then the central city park. The space was originally named Lyautey Park, in honor of General Hubert Lyautey, the Resident-General of Morocco. At his direction, architectural elements from the demolished Portuguese Prison of Anfa, notably stone arches, were relocated to the park and reused to support pergolas.

Designed as a deliberate contrast to the surrounding boulevards, the park functions as a broad green oasis. The main north–south axis is decorated with a line of palm trees, while shaded paths, lawns, and planting beds structure the interior. A central pond with water lilies and ornamental plantings adds to the sense of calm, alongside a variety of exotic and Mediterranean species.

A 2018 restoration modernized pathways, lighting, and landscaping. Near the intersections of Hassan II Boulevard and Moulay Youssef Avenue, close to Arab League Square, several cafes with outdoor terraces offer convenient places to pause after exploring the park. Today, the park is well maintained and widely used by residents for walking, relaxation, and informal gatherings throughout the day.