Hassan's Mosquee
by jantichm
Probably you can find in Casablanca the largest mosque outside Saoudi Arabia. The Hassan II Mosque is a stunning piece of architecture and craftsmanship, situated right on the Atlantic ocean. Its location is exceptional: in forward edge of sea
It's also your only chance to see a mosque in Morocco from the inside.
It was paid by the Moroccan workers. Theoretically they did not have to pay but actually they had to pay it (the shade of Hassan II was always present).
There are guided tours of the mosque for non-muslims at 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM and 2 PM (2:30 PM in summer). The afternoon tour is not available on Fridays, as the main weekly religious service takes place at that time. Tours cost 100 dirham or 50 dirham if you show your student card. (if you have it, don't forget it)
check out the Hassan II...
by Krystynn
check out the Hassan II Mosque.
King Hassan II of Morocco built the world's 2nd largest religious building - the Hassan II Mosque here in Casablanca. Incidentally, the largest mosque in the world is in Mecca.
The Hassan II Mosque is built half above the sea.... and some of Morocco's best craftsmen have worked on this project for many years. In fact, every Moroccan has contributed some money, in one way or another, to finance the cost(s) which amounted to approximately.... (clutch your heart) - US$800 billion. Not kidding...
The Minaret (tower) of the Mosque is about 210 meters in height and the Central Prayer Room is large enough to fit the entire St Peter's Basilica from the Vatican...! This is just to give you a rough idea of how HUGE this whole Mosque really is.
Oh, and the Mosque can also easily host about 80.000 praying men at a time. Taking this pic (see below) of the Hassan II Mosque from inside our moving car! Phew, thankfully the pic turned out fine.
Kermoos Annasara
by Doctor38
This is a very delightful fruit. If you visit during late summer to early autumn, you'll find people pushing carts with piles of this stuff. They'll have to peel it for you as you should NOT touch the thorny outer skin. If you do, it is painful and difficult to get rid of it because it too small to be seen but you'll feel it. You'll have to wash your hand immediately. You'll see sellers handle it with no problems, don't let this fools you DO NOT TOUCH THE OUTER SKIN. It is very delicious; I have seen it in Syria and Egypt, where it is called Teen Shoukey (thorny fig). I am sure it exist in other countries, I just don't know what is called in English.
The cost will vary according to the size of the fruit and the city you are buying it. You'll pay per fruit. In Casablanca and major cities expect to pay 1 Dh for smaller ones and 2 Dh for bigger fruits. Outside major cities except to pay 8 riyal for small one and 15 riyals for big one ( 1 Dh equal 20 riyals, see general tips for more about Moroccan riyals ). Once you decide what size you want let the guy pick them for you. I was surprised that the yellow and green are taster than the red ones, although the red looks much better. Before you buy one just stand for few minutes and watch the rituals of the whole process
is not like the movie...
by venteeocho
The centre of Casablanca is fairly impressive. It's brand modern, with big, lively boulevards, high, white, well-kept buildings. And it's clean and efficient. People visiting Casablanca as their first city, could easily end up hating this place: There are few things here confirming the newcomers conception on the Orient. But for people having visited other parts of Morocco first, Casablanca is good! The city is modern in a Moroccan way, and an excellent example of Moroccans capacity of taking charge of the future of their country.
CTM bus to El-Jadida
by earthflyer
CTM have 6 buses departing for El-jadida.
Journey time is 1 hour 30mins.
Tickets are around 27 dirhams plus 5 dirhams for luggage.
Please use this as a rough guide only.
The bus station in Casablanca is the headquarters for the company with destinations all over the country. There is also a very nice cafe next door.
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