Ultimate African Travel by Herbert Howard

Author:Herbert Howard
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: morocco, marrakech, morocco travel, travel to morocco, things to do in morocco, about morocco, morocco facts, visiting morocco, where is morocco, agadir
Publisher: Herbert Howard

Casablanca

Casablanca is a giant metropolitan port city with unmistakable Moroccan flavor and international appeal. Casablanca is also a mixture of old and new, with the recently completed Hassan II Mosque, the second largest in the world, and a notably historic medina of its own. For a more Mediterranean flare, venture to the north where Tangier stands as the gateway for arrivals from Spain.

French colonization of Morocco in the first half of the 20th century has left a large imprint on the culture here, which is intriguing against such backdrops as the fortified Kasbah at the top of the city’s medina.

This is a huge, busy European style port city and has attracted much immigration from the Moroccan countryside. People are modern with little sign of traditional dress or modesty. The old town is small but similar to all the other bazaars found in Morocco.

Hassan ll Mosque

The impressive Hassan ll Mosque is the 3rd largest religious monument in the World, with fantastic views over the Atlantic Ocean.

Casablanca Cathedral (Cathédrale Sacré-Coeur)

It is no longer in use for religious purposes, but it is open for visitor and a splendid example of Mauresque architecture.

The Old Medina

It attracts fewer tourists than the medinas of cities like Fes and Marrakech.

Marabout de Sidi Abderrahmane (a small island)

It is possible to walk across to the rocky island at low tide. This outcrop contains the tomb of Sidi Abderrhamane Thaalibi, a Sufi from Baghdad and the founder of Algiers.

The Parc de la Ligue Arabe

This is the city's largest public park.

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