Qibla Direction from Casablanca, Morocco
The Qibla direction from Casablanca, Morocco is 93.7° degrees from true north, almost exactly due East. On a standard magnetic compass, the Qibla bearing for Casablanca is approximately 96.1°.
This means Muslims in Casablanca face just 3.7° south of due east when praying, toward the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which is approximately 4,824 km away.
Quick Reference
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| True North Bearing | 93.7° |
| Magnetic Compass | 96.1° |
| Cardinal Direction | East (E) |
| Distance to Kaaba | 4,824 km |
| Casablanca Coordinates | 33.57° N, 7.59° W |
| Kaaba Coordinates | 21.42° N, 39.83° E |
How to Find the Qibla in Casablanca
Method 1: Using Our Online Qibla Finder
The easiest way is to use our Qibla Direction finder, which uses your device's GPS to calculate the precise bearing to the Kaaba from your exact location in Casablanca.
Method 2: Using a Physical Compass
- Hold your compass flat and level, away from metal objects and electronics
- Wait for the needle to settle pointing to North
- Rotate yourself clockwise until the compass reads 93.7° (or 96.1° on a magnetic compass)
- You are now facing the Qibla, almost exactly east
Method 3: Using the Sun
In Casablanca, the sun rises approximately in the east and sets in the west. At solar noon (when shadows are shortest), the sun is due south. The Qibla is at 93.7° from north, which is nearly 90°, so face roughly toward the morning sun or 90° to your left from the noon sun.
Method 4: Using Hassan II Mosque as Reference
The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is one of the largest and most precisely constructed mosques in the world. Its Mihrab (prayer niche) is aligned exactly toward the Kaaba. If you live near this mosque, its orientation provides a reliable reference for verifying your Qibla direction.
Understanding the 93.7° Bearing
The Qibla bearing of 93.7° from true north is calculated using the great-circle (orthodromic) distance formula. This computes the shortest path on the Earth's surface from Casablanca's coordinates (33.5731° N, 7.5898° W) to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E).
The result, 93.7°, means you rotate 93.7° clockwise from geographic north. Since 90° is exactly east, Casablanca's Qibla is just 3.7° south of due east.
True North vs. Magnetic Compass in Casablanca
True north is the direction to the geographic North Pole. A standard magnetic compass points to magnetic north, which differs slightly. In Casablanca, the magnetic declination is very small (approximately 0.5°), so the practical difference between true north and magnetic compass readings is minimal.
For the most accurate reading with a physical compass in Casablanca, use 96.1° (the magnetic compass bearing).
Qibla Directions from Nearby Cities
If you are traveling near Casablanca, here are the Qibla bearings for nearby Moroccan cities:
| City | Bearing (True North) | Magnetic Compass | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casablanca | 93.7° | 96.1° | 4,824 km |
| Rabat | 94.6° | 96.8° | 4,758 km |
| Marrakech | 91.4° | 93.5° | 4,851 km |
| Kenitra | 94.8° | 96.6° | 4,706 km |
| Safi | 91.0° | 93.2° | 4,947 km |
| El Jadida | 92.8° | 95.0° | 4,841 km |
| Mohammedia | 93.6° | 95.9° | 4,800 km |
Common Questions about Qibla in Casablanca
Q: Is the Qibla direction in Casablanca exactly east? A: Nearly. At 93.7° from true north, it is just 3.7° south of due east. For practical purposes, facing east is very close to the correct Qibla direction.
Q: Why is the magnetic compass reading different from the true north bearing? A: A magnetic compass points to magnetic north, not geographic (true) north. The difference is called magnetic declination. In Casablanca, this declination is very small (about 0.5°), so both readings are nearly identical.
Q: Can I use my phone as a Qibla compass in Casablanca? A: Yes. Modern smartphones have built-in compass sensors. Our Qibla finder tool uses your phone's GPS and compass to show the exact Qibla direction in real-time from anywhere in Casablanca.
Q: What if I face slightly the wrong direction? A: Islamic scholars agree that making a sincere effort to determine the Qibla is sufficient. If you later discover you were slightly off, your prayer remains valid. The key is making a reasonable effort to face the right direction.
Use our online Qibla finder for the most accurate Qibla direction from anywhere in Morocco.
