Third tourist destination in Morocco, Casablanca is also the largest city of the country and its economic capital. This modern and vibrant city located on the Atlantic coast is known for its beaches but also for its tourist attractions such as the famous mosque Hassan II.
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Far from the usual clichés about Morocco, Casablanca is the window of a modern and dynamic country.
Located about 80 km south of Rabat, the administrative capital, the "white city" is the first city and metropolitan area in the country.
It is also a major destination for business tourism and leisure with its golf course, traditional hammams, his piano bars, cafes and nightclubs.
Places to visit
Casablanca is contrasted with culture and leisure destination, tradition and modernity.
The old medina (Bab Marrakech), Central Market and Derb Ghallef (a big flea market) are some of the most picturesque of the White City sites.
The district Habbous or "new town" is known for its craft shops.
By sharp contrast, the city is also home to the largest shopping center of Morocco and the Maghreb: the Casablanca Twin Center. These two tall twin towers of 115 meters together some 130 shops on three levels.
Do not miss the great Hassan II Mosque which is the jewel of the city and the Place Mohammed V you will see the Wilaya of Casablanca and its campanile-inspired Tuscan and the courthouse Arab-Andalusian inspiration.
Art lovers can admire architecture and many art deco facades along the Mohammed V Boulevard and 11 January and visit the Museum of the Villa des Arts Avenue. The city also has some famous art galleries, including the Actua Space, Venice Gallery and Frame Amphitrium.
Finally, the Park of the Arab League and the corniche and beaches (Ain Diab) are of the sights for a bit of relaxation.
The Hassan II Mosque
The Hassan II Mosque, built between 1986 and 1993, is the pride of the people of Casablanca.
Indeed, it is the third largest mosque in the world after Mecca and Medina, and has the largest minaret in the world, 200 meters high!
This mosque, the interior decoration brings together all aspects of Moroccan art, is one of the few mosques in Morocco to be visited by non-Muslims.
presentation
Far from the usual clichés about Morocco, Casablanca is the window of a modern and dynamic country.
Located about 80 km south of Rabat, the administrative capital, the "white city" is the first city and metropolitan area in the country.
It is also a major destination for business tourism and leisure with its golf course, traditional hammams, his piano bars, cafes and nightclubs.
Places to visit
Casablanca is contrasted with culture and leisure destination, tradition and modernity.
The old medina (Bab Marrakech), Central Market and Derb Ghallef (a big flea market) are some of the most picturesque of the White City sites.
The district Habbous or "new town" is known for its craft shops.
By sharp contrast, the city is also home to the largest shopping center of Morocco and the Maghreb: the Casablanca Twin Center. These two tall twin towers of 115 meters together some 130 shops on three levels.
Do not miss the great Hassan II Mosque which is the jewel of the city and the Place Mohammed V you will see the Wilaya of Casablanca and its campanile-inspired Tuscan and the courthouse Arab-Andalusian inspiration.
Art lovers can admire architecture and many art deco facades along the Mohammed V Boulevard and 11 January and visit the Museum of the Villa des Arts Avenue. The city also has some famous art galleries, including the Actua Space, Venice Gallery and Frame Amphitrium.
Finally, the Park of the Arab League and the corniche and beaches (Ain Diab) are of the sights for a bit of relaxation.
The Hassan II Mosque
The Hassan II Mosque, built between 1986 and 1993, is the pride of the people of Casablanca.
Indeed, it is the third largest mosque in the world after Mecca and Medina, and has the largest minaret in the world, 200 meters high!
This mosque, the interior decoration brings together all aspects of Moroccan art, is one of the few mosques in Morocco to be visited by non-Muslims.
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