Casablanca is one of the most popular Moroccan cities. This city’s foundations were laid down when the nomadic Berber people decided to settle down here in 7th century. The city was ruled by Spanish and Portuguese from 1580-1640, who left the city when it was destroyed by an earthquake. The city was rebuilt by sultan Mohammed Ben Abdallah and today it stands as the business capital of Morocco. The highly industrialized Casablanca is a popular destination among visitors, and it gives the visitors a glimpse of the modern life of Morocco. The souks and markets in Morocco sell traditional as well as modern goods. You can visit the various architectures in the day and chill out at the night clubs and restaurants at night. The exotic blend of ancient and modern makes Casablanca a perfect visitor destination.
Casablanca is the largest and most popular Moroccan city.
- It is also the sixth largest city in Africa.
- This city boasts of one of the largest artificial ports in the world.
- The port of Casablanca is also the largest port in North Africa.
- Casablanca gained popularity because of an Oscar winning movie Casablanca which was released in 1942.
- Meaning “Whitehouse” in Spanish, this city is highly industrialized and is the commercial center of the country.
- Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque had the world’s tallest minaret at 210 meters. - One of the most fascinating sights in Casablanca is the architecture which is a mix of Moroccan and French architecture styles.
Must see places in Casablanca
The Old Medina and New Medina
The jewelry market in the Old Medina is a great place for buying exquisite jewelry, handicrafts and decoration items. The Old Medina is a traditional town with an 18th century fortress and it also has the tomb of Saint Sidi Alla el-kairouani, who was the patron saint of this city. The new medina was created by French architects as a modern casbah and it is also called Habous Quarter.
Hassan II Mosque
One of the most famous religious structures in Casablanca, Morocco is the Hassan II Mosque. With the tallest minaret in the world (210 meters), this mosque can accommodate around 25,000 worshippers inside and around 80,000 worshippers in the courtyard. The mosque is spread in an area of 9 hectares and has a museum, library, hamam, and conference facilities. The best thing about this mosque is that even the non-Muslims can take special guided tours to this mosque.
Place Mohammed V
Place Mohammed V is one of the most popular public squares in Morocco. You can find numerous government offices, souvenir shops, cafes, and restaurants in this square. A perfect treat for lovers of architecture, this heart of city has some wonderful works of French colonial architecture.
The Marabout
The Marabout is located on a small rocky island and can only be accessed when the tide is low. It is a religious site which is believed to be the burial place of holy men. Many pilgrims throng Marabout for its religious significance and the great healing powers this place is said to have.
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