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Casablanca

by uglyscot - last update: Jul 28, 2009

A white city

Mosque of Hassan II
As you approach Casablanca from the airport, you realise how white the city is. I was used to seeing white towns in Spain, but somehow not such a large town as Casablanca.
I'd already learned from others on VT not to expect much to see, but my husband thought it was a MUST. In general it is a modern town with big buildings, busy roads, but not much to offer.
Our main interest was to see the Mosque of Hassan II, the third largest after those of Mecca and Medina. It was built in 20th century and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.
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Atlantic breakers
Casablanca is on the Atlantic and from the courtyard of Hassan II mosque, the breakers can be seen rolling ashore. In the distance can be seen the lighthouse and part of the town.
ficus tres along street
Streets are arboured. This one has ficus trees.

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uglyscot's Casablanca Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 5 - Photos: 18
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

uglyscot's Casablanca Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Hassan II MosqueNovember, 2005 6
More of Hassan II mosqueNovember, 2005 7
snapshots of CasablancaNovember, 2005 4
inside the mosque and other thingsNovember, 2005 2

Comments for uglyscot about Casablanca
mvtouring Mon Jul 27, 2009 22:21 UTC
 Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I did not get to Casablanca, loved Marekesh though ;-)
lynnehamman Fri Mar 20, 2009 14:41 UTC
 Hi! lovely pictures and tips about Casablanca.It always stayed in my mind after seeing the movie long ago.Getting lost in a suq is my idea of heaven. That mosque is very impressive-and huge! Thanks
easterntrekker Sun Sep 14, 2008 20:22 UTC
 Thanks for staying to visit Halifax!! I thought I'd visit back , I enjoyed your Casablanca pages . Amazing picture of the Mosque of Hassan II , we only got as far as Tangiers...maybe someday we'll go again.
starship Fri Jun 27, 2008 19:34 UTC
 Good information, especially the petit taxi tip!! I'm suprised there is not more to see, but the mosque is impressive!
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