Casablanca
Morocco, Casablanca, if it is not the capital, is a little metropolis of the country, the most populous and most economically dynamic. This city is indeed the epicenter of Commerce and Finance of Morocco. 'Casa' 'holds a special place in this realm. It is also possible to extract a bit of modern browsing the Casablanca medina, the historic center of the city.
Casablanca: epicenter of Morocco
Economic and financial capital of the Maghreb, Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco with its four million inhabitants. It is also the first port in the country and has a university center. Its growth and urbanization has not stopped since the nineteenth century.
Nowadays, it comes from a big city, which also means noise, pollution, short, not always what you are looking for a vacation! It is not surprising that the length of stay of visitors to Casablanca is short, although the city still deserves some attention: the Hassan II Mosque is the symbolic monument of Casablanca, built along the sea, this modern building has a minaret 200 feet high, to form the third largest mosque in the world! On Place Mohammed V, tourists flock to the architecture inherited from the colonial period.
The various tourist attractions in Casablanca
The most popular destination in Morocco, Casablanca offers a wide range of activities for tourists. Many activities are both fun and entertaining. Muslim culture is present in the country, but the modernism of the West gave him a multicultural dimension.
The streets and alleys overlooking the city offer a cultural and architectural spectacle for tourists. Visit Casablanca night is a must. The streets are alive with the evening festivities typically Maghreb.
In addition, nightclubs are also impressive with moods connected to satisfy both tourists and locals.
Things to see and do in Casablanca
The Morroco Mall, a landmark in Casablanca
First shopping center in Africa with three floors, The Morroco Mall has opened its doors in 2011 and has nothing to envy to the malls in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It has over 350 shops and a huge stores: Galeries Lafayette.
It is a leisure destination for both tourists and residents. The shopping center offers many recreational activities, including: an aquarium, an ice rink, a musical fountain and a 3D cinema.
Restaurants open their doors on hand to taste the famous Moroccan dishes like tagine, associations sweet and sour, couscous with vegetables, barbecue the lamb but also freshly caught fish.
Moroccan cuisine
According to the experts in food, Moroccan cuisine is the third in the world rankings. Mixture of sweet and spicy flavor with intoxicating scents, the kitchen leaves no one indifferent. French cuisine of high quality made its debut in the city with restaurants where you can enjoy good recipes. World cuisine ranging from Japanese sushi to Chinese food is also present in Casablanca, plus burgers and Asian cuisine.
Useful Information
Main attractions in Casablanca Besides the great Mosque of Hassan II that stands by the sea and impresses with its size, the other attractions are Casa:
The Old Medina, north of the Place des Nations Unies: small enough, it pales in comparison to the medinas of Fez and Marrakech.
The Corniche, facing the sea, west of the Hassan II Mosque: a popular place to get a drink, go to a restaurant, etc ... there are also numerous hotels nearby.
The shrine of Sidi Abderrahman: built on a rock off and only accessible at low tide. The entrance to the sanctuary itself is forbidden to non-Muslims.
The Mahkama Pasha. It is a Moorish building consists of over 60 rooms delicately decorated with carved wood. There are many stucco and wrought iron railings and tiled floors nicely.
And to have an experience of modern Morocco, the Octagon place in the business district.
Where to stay during a stopover in Casablanca?
Casablanca is probably the most 'Western' Moroccan cities. This is why many tourists prefer to stay there one or two days time to visit some sights before leaving for other heavens Casa more 'typical' if you will.
In Casablanca, shoppers, trendy bars and restaurants will be delighted: we find in abundance in the city center, around the neighborhood or Gautier Maarif for example, or on the waterfront later in the evening. we will meet you on the Corniche to sample the nightlife Casa ...
Many categories of hotels, homes and apartments offer the food and shelter to tourists during their stay, whether for business or leisure. They adapt to all types and for all budgets, from luxurious to more modest. They include, among others, the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, or the Hyatt Regency Room.
Hotels are mainly concentrated between the Casa Port train station (train) and the Medina around the Mohamed V Square or to the Corniche, but addresses are scattered throughout the city. It is also possible to stay close to the international airport, 25 kilometers from Casablanca.
