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The Hassan II Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الحسن الثاني, French: Grande Mosquée Hassan II) is a mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the largest mosque in Africa, and the 7 th largest in the world. Its minaret is the world's second tallest minaret at 210 metres . Completed in 1993, it was designed by Michel Pinseau and built by Bouygues. The minaret is 60 stories high topped by a laser, the light from which is directed towards Mecca. The mosque stands on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic Ocean; worshippers can pray over the sea but there is no glass floor looking into the sea. The walls are of hand-crafted marble and the roof is retractable. A maximum of 105,000 worshippers can gather together for prayer: 25,000 inside the mosque hall and another 80,000 on the mosque's outside ground.
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Meczet Hassana II
Boulevard de la CornicheThe Hassan II Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الحسن الثاني, French: Grande Mosquée Hassan II) is a mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the largest mosque in Africa, and the 7 th largest in the world. Its minaret is the world's second tallest minaret at 210 metres . Completed in 1993, it was designed by Michel Pinseau and built by Bouygues. The minaret is 60 stories high topped by a laser, the light from which is directed towards Mecca. The mosque stands on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic Ocean; worshippers can pray over the sea but there is no glass floor looking into the sea. The walls are of hand-crafted marble and the roof is retractable. A maximum of 105,000 worshippers can gather together for prayer: 25,000 inside the mosque hall and another 80,000 on the mosque's outside ground.
Habous District
Habous, in Arabic, means a common law neighborhood, that is to say, that it's joined with little shops, and each shop keeper is part owner of the buildings, and they're free to do business there. The Habous neighborhood is similar in nature to Casablanca, a little touristy, and you can find good artisan crafts there. Also, there are several souks, spices and snacks like olives, and things like slippers. It's a neighborhood that was constructed during the colonial French period, and now it's a fun place during the day, with a lot of buying and selling. To go toward the center you'll have to take a taxi, which shouldn't cost more than 25 dirhams, or around 2,50 euros.
Behind the commercial areas there are some riads, the typical two or three floor residences with interior patios.
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Habbous
Habous District
Habous, in Arabic, means a common law neighborhood, that is to say, that it's joined with little shops, and each shop keeper is part owner of the buildings, and they're free to do business there. The Habous neighborhood is similar in nature to Casablanca, a little touristy, and you can find good artisan crafts there. Also, there are several souks, spices and snacks like olives, and things like slippers. It's a neighborhood that was constructed during the colonial French period, and now it's a fun place during the day, with a lot of buying and selling. To go toward the center you'll have to take a taxi, which shouldn't cost more than 25 dirhams, or around 2,50 euros.
Behind the commercial areas there are some riads, the typical two or three floor residences with interior patios.
Though lacking the medieval magic that characterises many Moroccan medinas, Casablanca’s compact 19th-century example is still worth a wander. You're unlikely to find treasures in its everyday shops (hardware stores, pharmacies and shops selling cheap clothing and shoes predominate), but its whitewashed crooked lanes, occasional tree-shaded square and buzzy local cafes make it a popular route for those walking between downtown Casablanca and the Hassan II Mosque.
The most heavily used entrances are through Bab Marrakech on Ave Tahar El Alaoui or through the gate next to the rebuilt clock tower at the northeast corner of Place des Nations Unies. The narrow lanes near these gates are where most shops are found; the rest of the medina remains largely residential.
On the north side of the medina, facing the port, you’ll see the last remains of Casablanca’s 18th-century fortifications. Known as the sqala, the bastion offers panoramic views over the sea.
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Bab Marrakech
Though lacking the medieval magic that characterises many Moroccan medinas, Casablanca’s compact 19th-century example is still worth a wander. You're unlikely to find treasures in its everyday shops (hardware stores, pharmacies and shops selling cheap clothing and shoes predominate), but its whitewashed crooked lanes, occasional tree-shaded square and buzzy local cafes make it a popular route for those walking between downtown Casablanca and the Hassan II Mosque.
The most heavily used entrances are through Bab Marrakech on Ave Tahar El Alaoui or through the gate next to the rebuilt clock tower at the northeast corner of Place des Nations Unies. The narrow lanes near these gates are where most shops are found; the rest of the medina remains largely residential.
On the north side of the medina, facing the port, you’ll see the last remains of Casablanca’s 18th-century fortifications. Known as the sqala, the bastion offers panoramic views over the sea.
Notre Dame de Lourdes Cathedral is a Catholic Church right in the middle of Casablanca .You should climb the long stairway at least to see the wonderful stained glass windows
The open interior is illuminated by stained glass panels (more than 800 square meters, by Gabriel Loire, a master glass blower from Chartres), stunning in their deep colors and modern in design.
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Notre Dame de Lourdes
Notre Dame de Lourdes Cathedral is a Catholic Church right in the middle of Casablanca .You should climb the long stairway at least to see the wonderful stained glass windows
The open interior is illuminated by stained glass panels (more than 800 square meters, by Gabriel Loire, a master glass blower from Chartres), stunning in their deep colors and modern in design.
The Largest Synagogue in Casablanca WITH History of the Jews of OLD & current Morocco, it is in deed the main Jewish site of Casablanca in activity, A visit is reccommended, Very beautiful synagogue, well preserved and typical of its time, Located in the city center in the old Jewish neibourhood of Casablanca, surprised by the maintenance of this spIritual site and the respect of the team for this Synagogue
Temple Beth-El
Rue Jaber Ben HayaneThe Largest Synagogue in Casablanca WITH History of the Jews of OLD & current Morocco, it is in deed the main Jewish site of Casablanca in activity, A visit is reccommended, Very beautiful synagogue, well preserved and typical of its time, Located in the city center in the old Jewish neibourhood of Casablanca, surprised by the maintenance of this spIritual site and the respect of the team for this Synagogue
Neo-gothic meets Deco meets Mosque ... influences from all three show up in this marvel.
A must visit great church and stain glass windows are amazing a must to see a architectural marvel grotto also good
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Cathédrale Sacré Coeur
Neo-gothic meets Deco meets Mosque ... influences from all three show up in this marvel.
A must visit great church and stain glass windows are amazing a must to see a architectural marvel grotto also good
A Mosque and a Library!
This mosque is located in the upscale district of Anfa. Initially a small mosque was built as an attachment to the summer home of the Prince in 1979. Later on this huge structure was constructed. The current mosque can accommodate around 5,000 worshippers. The basic purpose of a mosque in Islam is to provide a religious and cultural complex. I was very impressed by the library attached to this mosque. It is dedicated to Islamic education and research. The decorations in the mosque are truly exquisite. Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter this mosque.
Al-Saoud Mosque and Library
A Mosque and a Library!
This mosque is located in the upscale district of Anfa. Initially a small mosque was built as an attachment to the summer home of the Prince in 1979. Later on this huge structure was constructed. The current mosque can accommodate around 5,000 worshippers. The basic purpose of a mosque in Islam is to provide a religious and cultural complex. I was very impressed by the library attached to this mosque. It is dedicated to Islamic education and research. The decorations in the mosque are truly exquisite. Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter this mosque.
Being the largest shopping mall in Africa this mall has most of the top fashion brands plenty of entertainment for the kids and the food shopping can be done all in one great place, in addition it has a huge aquarium similar to the Dubai mall and lots of cafés for a nice break.
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Morocco Mall
Boulevard de Biarritz
Being the largest shopping mall in Africa this mall has most of the top fashion brands plenty of entertainment for the kids and the food shopping can be done all in one great place, in addition it has a huge aquarium similar to the Dubai mall and lots of cafés for a nice break.
Designed by Sir Norman Foster, Anfaplace Mall was inaugurated in 2013 and is part of a mixed-use complex located on the Atlantic coast, west of Casablanca. Anfaplace Mall has two floors of commercial space and offers two levels of underground parking, including more than 1,000 parking spaces spread over the 2 levels. In 2014, the investment group Grit Real Estate became the owner of AnfaPlace Mall and decided to launch a major study aimed at repositioning the Mall as a family and lifestyle destination for more visitors. In November 2018, the renovation project was launched. Objective: to offer a unique shopping experience to the Casablancans, to offer an intelligent layout of the foodcourt and to add a touch of modernity to the spaces as well as green elements. The main tenants are Label Vie (Carrefour and Virgin Mega Store), Alshaya (H&M and Starbucks), Alhokair (New Yorker, Terranova, Clarks, US Polo and Monsoon / Accessorize), Marks & Spencer, LC Waikiki, Marwa and Orchestra and
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Centre Commercial Anfaplace
20000 Bd de la CornicheDesigned by Sir Norman Foster, Anfaplace Mall was inaugurated in 2013 and is part of a mixed-use complex located on the Atlantic coast, west of Casablanca. Anfaplace Mall has two floors of commercial space and offers two levels of underground parking, including more than 1,000 parking spaces spread over the 2 levels. In 2014, the investment group Grit Real Estate became the owner of AnfaPlace Mall and decided to launch a major study aimed at repositioning the Mall as a family and lifestyle destination for more visitors. In November 2018, the renovation project was launched. Objective: to offer a unique shopping experience to the Casablancans, to offer an intelligent layout of the foodcourt and to add a touch of modernity to the spaces as well as green elements. The main tenants are Label Vie (Carrefour and Virgin Mega Store), Alshaya (H&M and Starbucks), Alhokair (New Yorker, Terranova, Clarks, US Polo and Monsoon / Accessorize), Marks & Spencer, LC Waikiki, Marwa and Orchestra and
You can buy from the fresh fish stalls and then have your choice cooked to your specifications at one of the cafes but you need to haggle so speaking French or Arabic will help
I prefer just to wander past some of the cafes and ask to see what they have on offer that day - some do have menus with prices displayed so you dont need to worry about being overcharged. Ask upfront how much things cost if you are unsure.
The food is great and very cheap - always busy with a lot of locals
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Central Marketplace
Boulevard Mohammed VYou can buy from the fresh fish stalls and then have your choice cooked to your specifications at one of the cafes but you need to haggle so speaking French or Arabic will help
I prefer just to wander past some of the cafes and ask to see what they have on offer that day - some do have menus with prices displayed so you dont need to worry about being overcharged. Ask upfront how much things cost if you are unsure.
The food is great and very cheap - always busy with a lot of locals
A Mall with an ocean view!
You can see this stylish mall on Boulevard des Almohades. The other side of the mall faces the Atlantic Ocean shore. There are nearly 150 stores on two floors. There are clothing, shoe, sports goods, beauty and jewellery shops here. There is large food court and a supermarket in…
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Marina Shopping Center
Boulevard des AlmohadesA Mall with an ocean view!
You can see this stylish mall on Boulevard des Almohades. The other side of the mall faces the Atlantic Ocean shore. There are nearly 150 stores on two floors. There are clothing, shoe, sports goods, beauty and jewellery shops here. There is large food court and a supermarket in…