Casablanca is the largest and most popular Moroccan city. It is also the sixth largest city in Africa. This city boasts of one of the largest artificial ports in the world. The port of Casablanca is also the largest port in North Africa. This city is a perfect blend of modern and traditional. Casablanca gained popularity because of an Oscar winning movie Casablanca which was released in 1942. Meaning “Whitehouse” in Spanish, this city highly industrialized and is the commercial center of the country. There is so much to see in Morocco and you must visit Casablanca to get a glimpse of modern Morocco.
You can explore the souks or markets, the numerous mosques which have been beautifully constructed, and various places of historic and cultural significance. One of the most fascinating sights in Casablanca is the architecture which is a mix of Moroccan and French architecture. At night, you can mix with the locals in night clubs and restaurants. Some of the must see places while you are in Casablanca are:
The Old Medina and New Medina: The Old Medina has a jewelry market and various other shops where you can buy loads of exquisite jewelry and other stuff. Old Medina is a small traditional town having an 18th century fortress; it also has the tomb of Saint Sidi Alla el-kairouani who was patron of this city. Habous Quarter or the New Medina is as fascinating as the old one. The New Medina was created by the French architects as a modern casbah.
Place Mohammed V: You can find numerous government offices, souvenir shops, cafes, and restaurants in this square. A perfect treat for lovers of architecture, this heart of city has some wonderful works of French colonial architecture.
Hassan II Mosque: One of the most prominent religious structures in Casablanca, Morocco is the Hassan II Mosque. With the tallest minaret in the world (210 meters), this mosque can accommodate around 25,000 worshippers inside and around 80,000 worshippers in the courtyard. The mosque is spread in an area of 9 hectares and has a museum, library, hamam, and conference facilities. The best thing about this mosque is that even the non-Muslims can take special guided tours to this mosque.
The Marabout: The Marabout is located on a small rocky island and can only be accessed when the tide is low. It is a religious site which is believed to be the burial place of holy men. Many pilgrims throng The Marabout for its religious significance and the great healing powers this place is said to have.
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