"Casablanca - As Time Goes By" Wilaya de Casablanca by VZ-Pam

Wilaya de Casablanca Travel Guide: 528 reviews and 1,315 photos

Rainbow outside of Hassan II Mosque - Wilaya de Casablanca

No trace of Humphrey Bogart but a Rainbow

A rainbow outside of Hassan II Mosque after a down pour in early November.....What a beautiful scene. For a minute, I was thinking there was something at the end of the rainbow. Somewhere over the rainbow someone smiling at me & I want to fly over it to heaven...what a fit outside such a beautiful mosque ! Although I am not religious but I felt the power right there from heaven with the light shine upon me from the sky out of the rain clouds - What a beautiful world ~ Ha I guess somewhere there will be a hole for me to fall into & suck into hell...Yikes ! I better watch my steps !

Although the weather during my trip in Casablanca was stormy & rainy, I was glad that I saw this rainbow by this stunning white marble tall mosque surrounded by the Corniche seaside.

The Corniche seaside has a nice view of the Atlantic Ocean.
I waved to the north-west direction & I was hoping my friends at home - New York could see me. It was just a "Sarah Palin" kind of act and I just thought New York "USA" is a next door neighbor country that I can see how my babies doing from Casalanca - It's right over the sea & right next to the ocean border. I think I made myself a fool for a moment :)

Was it just a moment or am I always a fool ?

I will know "as time goes by " ~

Yeah I forgot to show U the tall Mosque -here u go

Hassan II Mosque from far away

Ooops, it is not as white as I described but its made of white marble and the weather wasn't that great that day when I took the picture. It was late in the afternoon and the sunset made it look a bit ivory .

Notre-Dame de Lourdes - Catholic Church

art work

Stunning Stain Glass inside the church.

One of the stain glass I found interesting as shown here. I am not a very artisitic, but it is an interesting piece with a lot of diversity - at least to me.
I see a black african, asian man, a native american indian, a white man & a moroccan ??
Fascinating

Pros and Cons

Pros:Breezy Seaside City & one of the Gateway to Morocco
Cons:I see satellite dishes more than white houses & monuments

Last visit to Wilaya de Casablanca: Nov 2008
Intro Updated Nov 9, 2008
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an expensive shop with price tags - Wilaya de Casablanca

Just for reference Shopping (1)

It is very near to the medina and it suppose to have no haggling involve so you can buy with comfort. Unlike the souks,... more travel advice

Beautiful Mosque with a spectacular view - Wilaya de Casablanca

Hassan II Mosque Things to Do (1)

I know, who would not visit this beautiful Mosque ? The second largest mosque in the world ! Anyway, I have to say its a... more travel advice

Near to Medina and good service Hotels (1)

Very helpful staff. Since French & arabic are the more popular language in Morocco, I appreciate the staff 's effort to... more travel advice

Its windy What to Pack (1)

Bring or buy scarves in winter. Bring clothes with hood or get a hat. Its breezy ! asprin or any kind in case you get... more travel advice

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FridgeMagnet Jun 2, 2010 at 2:48 AM

I have to go to Morocco. Thanks for making it look interesting.
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Fullmoonfever Apr 3, 2010 at 6:38 AM

Good Morning
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adema29 Mar 5, 2010 at 9:26 AM

Your "Rainbow outside of Hassan II Mosque" is beautiful!
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jumpingnorman Nov 26, 2009 at 7:49 AM

Amazing trip to Morocco!!! One on my looooong wishlist...and that intro pic with rainbow is amazing. But will have to stay away from that overpriced store near Medina, hehehe...I'll just haggle. Norman:)
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csordila Jan 8, 2009 at 6:04 AM

I would really like to visit here someday. Your rainbow photo has charmed me totally! Congratulations! By the way, many thanks for visiting my Budapest page! Best. Laszlo
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Redang Dec 13, 2008 at 6:40 AM

Great pic/rainbow!
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SLLiew Dec 4, 2008 at 12:56 AM

Yes, you have an eye for great photos. Hope to visit Casablanca one day - made famous by the movie.
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betska Nov 23, 2008 at 6:16 PM

Welcome back Pam. I love the rainbow-mosque photo. It's almost like a painting.
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sourbugger Nov 16, 2008 at 7:52 AM

glad you got to see the mosque - i tried to during it's buiding, but failed.
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vinc_bilb Nov 11, 2008 at 1:33 PM

Good! Notre-Dame de Lourdes ? Oh, I'm surprized by this french heritage ...