Casablanca
It is the largest city in Morocco and its industrial center; a huge metropolis where elegant western suits and designer sunglasses are gaining ground on traditional Moroccan clothing. Casablanca suffered a serious decline until the French, when they made Morocco their Protectorate in 1912, decided to restore it and built large avenues, public parks and imposing Moorish-style civil buildings. The medina or old quarter is worth a visit. Casablanca shares the Mohammed V airport with Rabat, where regular flights are scheduled to and from half the world.
What to see in Casablanca?
Hassan II Mosque
It is one of the largest mosques in the world. Its construction took 8 years and was during the reign of Hassan II. It has a privileged location by the sea. At the time of its inauguration in 1993, its 200-meter minaret was the highest in the world, its interior space of 20,000 m2 with a prayer hall with capacity for 25,000 people and its total area of 9 hectares, made it the third largest in the world, only behind Mecca and Medina. It has the latest technologies such as earthquake resistance, a roof that opens automatically, heated floors and electric doors. It is the only mosque that can be visited by non-Muslims upon purchase of a ticket.
Mohamed V Square
It is considered the nerve center of the city. In this square are the most impressive examples of Moorish architecture and several very important buildings for the daily life of its inhabitants such as the Palace of Justice, the French Consulate, the National Bank, the regional Government Delegation and the Post Office.
United Nations Square
En esta plaza se pueden encontrar gran variedad de tiendas, restaurantes y bares. El tranvía pasa justamente por esta zona permitiendo una mayor movilidad por la ciudad.
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