Casablanca

Casablanca is the economic capital of Morocco and its third-largest tourist destination. It is spread along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, and therefore heaven for tourists wanting to relax at…

Casablanca the Secret City in Morocco

Thanks in part to the famous film of the same name, Casablanca features in many people’s concept of Morocco. In truth, none of the films was shot here and much of the city is like ports everywhere: quite crowded, industrial, and full of thirsty sailors. It is a major hub, however, and is likely to feature somewhere on your itinerary if taking a longer trip to Morocco. While not offering many reasons to linger, it is the home of the Hassan II Mosque, undoubtedly the most impressive mosque in Morocco. Casablanca is also an international hub, well-stationed for visits to Rabat and itineraries exploring the north of the country during our Tours from Casablanca.

Hassan II Mosque

Built using donations from the public, the Hassan II Mosque is one of the finest religious buildings in north Africa and the seventh-largest mosque in the world, with a prayer hall three times the size of St Paul’s Cathedral in London. While the scale is impressive, the mosque’s location on the shoreline is even more striking, with the huge minaret standing out against the crashing waves of the Atlantic. It was only fully completed in the 1990s, so it has none of the history associated with other mosques in the region, but there is no doubting its aesthetic impact. For non-Muslims, entry is only permitted in guided groups.

The name Casablanca ignites romance, fervor, and passion among western travelers. The 1942 flick Casablanca might be to blame because it has been a highly revered romantic movie. The city of Casablanca, though, is quite different. The loved one can expect here would be from the locals, who are known for their loving hospitality.

Casablanca is the economic capital of Morocco and its third-largest tourist destination. It is spread along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, and therefore heaven for tourists wanting to relax at coastal or beach resorts. Westerners and other international travelers get drawn to this city the most in Morocco because it is more cosmopolitan and open to a liberal lifestyle as compared to the other cities in this relatively conservative nation.

Casa, as it is fondly called, maybe one of the most modern and architecturally advanced cities of Morocco, but what makes this place so beautiful is that it still displays significant signs of colonial times. It was home to the French colonialists until a century ago, and they had hired French architects to design this city just like the city of Marseille in France. As the city started developing into an industrial hub, a lot of new, modern structures started cropping up. The city of Casablanca gives a feel of being a modern cosmopolitan, whilst retaining the old-world charm.

Casablanca is home to the Hassan II Mosque, which is one of the only few mosques in Morocco that allows non-Muslims. It is ginormous and is also one of the most artistic and well-built mosques in the world. Another beautiful place that talks about the openness and diversity of Casablanca are the Museum of Moroccan Judaism. It is the only Jewish museum in an Arab nation, and one of the only two in a Muslim nation that you can visit during your Trip to Morocco.

There is a lot to do in this city during your Morocco Tours, right from enjoying the Art Deco Tour where one can appreciate the French architecture in downtown Casablanca to shopping at the Morocco Mall. After all, you would want to take back some souvenirs for your family and friends back home, wouldn’t you? If you feel that you are tired after visiting all the touristy places, you should head to Ain Diab, or la Corniche, the perfect beach spot to relax and unwind. Given Casablanca’s location along the Atlantic, you can find good weather to enjoy some quiet time at the beach.