CASABLANCA: JEWEL OF NORTH AFRICA
Casablanca is the most populous city in Morocco. It is a port city and a commercial center in northern Morocco, facing the Atlantic Ocean. It is considered one of Morocco’s major industrial powers and is home to important constructions for the country’s economy.
Casablanca was colonized by the French at the beginning of the 20th century. It is currently an important cultural hub and preserves historical sites that help tell the story of the African continent.
Casablanca is a marvelous mix of traditions, rich culture, and stunning beaches.
WHAT TO DO IN CASABLANCA
HASSAN II MOSQUE
The Hassan II Mosque is the main attraction in Casablanca. After all, it is the second-largest mosque in the world and the only one open to non-Muslims in Morocco.
The mosque was built on the edge of the sea, boasts minarets exceeding 210 meters, and is immensely rich in detail in its Moroccan mosaics. Its construction aimed to provide the city with an imposing religious work that would allow for a spiritual influence based on faith.
The Hassan II Mosque project involved the collaboration of the French architectural firm of Michel Pinceau and the French construction company Bouygues. Construction began in 1985 and took only 8 years to complete. For this, more than 2,500 workers and 10,000 artisans worked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Its construction generated much controversy due to the amounts spent, but today it is the greatest symbol of Morocco and attracts thousands of tourists every year.
Its interior features incredible richness of detail, with beautiful ornaments and paintings. A guided tour is worthwhile to better understand the building’s importance.
MOHAMMED V SQUARE
Mohammed V Square was built in 1920 and is a meeting point in Casablanca. Several important monuments are built on it, such as the courthouse and the city hall buildings.
It is adorned with palm trees and a beautiful central fountain, where tourists will find people dressed in Moroccan traditional attire.
LA CORNICHE AND AIN DIAB BEACH
La Corniche is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the view of the Atlantic Ocean alongside bars, clubs, and restaurants. It is a perfect spot to enjoy the weather. It is very much in the style of Ocean Drive in Miami.
Ain Diab is the most frequented beach by locals during the day, who swim and dive in the sea. It is a good place for a walk and also to watch the sunset.
MEDINA
The Medina of Casablanca is an interesting place to visit. There you will find shops selling diverse items, from clothing to jewelry, ceramics, and much more.
Not to mention that the place is beautiful and gains extra charm with the commerce. There are so many attractions that you won’t even notice the time passing!
RICK’S CAFÉ
It is the second most visited place in Casablanca, precisely because of the movie that bears the same name. Ironically, the film was not made there; the restaurant is just a replica of what Hollywood created in its studios.
Rick’s Café makes any tourist fall in love with the place, especially cinema lovers. Besides the food being delicious, the decor is fabulous.
QUARTIER HABOUS
It is a pleasant place with good handicraft commerce. Quartier Habous is a set of shops where you can find everything from olives and spices to slippers and fabrics. It was built while the city was a French colony, hence the influence on the architecture.
MOROCCO MALL
Do you like shopping? Then don’t miss going to the Morocco Mall!
The mall is a huge complex filled with attractions. After all, it is the largest commercial center in Africa. It also has an aquarium, a 3D cinema, and a huge musical fountain.
MUSEUM OF MOROCCAN JUDAISM
It is a museum dedicated to the history and ethnography of Jews. It was created in 1997 by the Jewish community of Casablanca. It is the only museum of its kind in the Muslim world.
Its collection includes religious, ethnographic, and artistic objects that tell the story of the religion, its traditions, and the life of Jews in Moroccan civilization.
ABDERRAHMAN SLAOUI MUSEUM
It is a museum that tells a little about Moroccan history and arts. Although not very large, it is an important niche for Arab arts, besides exhibiting photos and records of the evolution of Casablanca and Morocco.
TWIN CENTER
Twin Center refers to the twin towers of Casablanca. They are located in a very luxurious neighborhood of Casablanca. They are over 100m tall and are surrounded by very sophisticated commercial buildings.
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