16th November Square
Place du 16 Novembre is a historic square in Casablanca, named after November 16, 1955, the day King Mohammed V returned from exile. It is one of the best spots to admire iconic Casablanca architecture, surrounded by remarkable early 20th-century buildings such as the Baille, Bendahan, and Tazi buildings.
Timeline
Creation of the square
The square was laid out in the late 1920s and early 1930s after the surrounding buildings were completed. It was first named Place des 5 Parties du Monde and later renamed Place Edmond Doutté.
Return of the Sultan from Exile
Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Youssef and the royal family returned to Morocco after two years of forced exile, a historic event commemorated by Place du 16 Novembre.
Design of Prince Moulay Abdellah Pedestrian Street
Architect Jean-François Zevaco designed the pedestrian Prince Moulay Abdellah Street during the 1970s.
Creation of the 'Source of Life' Sculpture
Artist Abdelhak Sijelmassi created the ceramic sculpture 'Source de Vie,' accompanied by a fountain at Place du 16 Novembre.
First Restoration of the Fountain
The fountain surrounding the 'Source de Vie' sculpture underwent its first restoration.
Second Restoration of the Fountain
A second restoration was carried out to preserve the 'Source de Vie' sculpture and its fountain.