Casablanca, commonly known as Casa, is the largest city in Morocco. Located on the Atlantic coast about 80 km south of Rabat, It is the economic capital of the country. This modern but authentic city attracts fewer tourists than the other famous destinations like Fez or Marrakech. Yet it is full of incredible icons which it would be a shame to miss. It is a must for business and leisure tourism with its golf course, traditional Hammams, piano bars, cafes and nightclubs.
Starting and finishing point: Your Riad or Hotel.
– Hassan ll Mosque : Third biggest world Mosque and one of the wonders of the Arab world with its large brass doors and 200 miters high minaret.
– Place Mohammed V : Built in 1920 and houses many enthralling sights and monuments.
– The Moroccan Jewish Museum (El Mellah Museum): : Another icon of long-term coexistence between Jewish and Muslims in Morocco and the only one that is devoted to Judaism in the Arab world.
– Casablanca Cathedral : A former Catholic church in the city of Casablanca, built by the Architect PAUL TOURNON in 1930 in a style combining Gothic aesthetics and art-deco.
– The shrine of Sidi Abderrahmane : Houses the body of Sidi Abderrahmane who, according to legend, had the power to walk on water.
– Twin Center : The largest real estate project carried out in Morocco at after the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
– Villa des artes : Built in 1934 in Art Deco style, the Villa des Arts in Casablanca is home to many cultural events with the aim of sharing and promoting Moroccan culture.
Paying a visit to Casablanca is an essential activity during your excursion to Morocco. Being the biggest city of Morocco and the economic capital of the country, Casablanca possesses too many interesting things.
Start your visit with the iconic old medina (old town) small in size but extremely charming and filled up with unique sights and shopping areas, it offers a common view between the city’s modern heart and the ancient aspect.
Then head to Place Mohammed V, the lively shopping streets and grand boulevards with wonderful architecture dating back to the 1930s, It houses government offices, courts and banks. Observe the great influence of French and Arab architecture in these buildings.
Admire the Royal Palace and marveling the seaside Hassan II Mosque, which is the second largest mosque in the world, it is a magnificent piece of architecture and craftsmanship located on the Atlantic Ocean; this guided tour also includes few mosques that are accessible to non-Muslims. As you wander around the city of Casablanca, you will cross vast areas of greenery with palm trees, arcades, pergolas and cafes with shaded terraces.
This tour of Casablanca will allow you to discover a huge part of Morocco’s history, culture and economic progress.
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