CASABLANCA AND ITS TOURIST ATTRACTIONS.

Casablanca is the largest city of Morocco and also the main gateway to Morocco and most visitors' first taste of the country, as it is home to the primary international airport. Located in the central-western part of Morocco bordering the Atlantic Ocean, it is the largest city in the Maghreb region and the eighth-largest in the Arab world.
Casablanca is Morocco's chief port and one of the largest financial centers in Africa.
It has a whole lot of breathtaking tourist attractions.

1. The Hassan II Mosque


The Hassan II mosque which is located in Boulevard Sidi Mohammed ben Abdullah, Casablanca is the second largest mosque in Africa and the seventh largest mosque in the world. It dominates the entire city, covering two hectares in size with the world's tallest minaret (200 meters high). The prayer hall can accommodate 25,000 worshippers, while the courtyard (which boasts a retractable roof) can fit another 80,000.
Non-Muslims can visit the mosque on guided tours, which begin at the mosque's western entrance several times per day and they should dress respectfully in order to gain access.

2. Muhammad V Square (Place Mohamed V)


Muhammad V Square, popularly known as "Pigeon Square" due to the heavy presence of pigeons is a public square of historical and symbolic significance located in central Casablanca, Morocco.
It is the central plaza of Casablanca and home to many of the city's important official buildings, including the main post office, Palace of Justice, Prefecture, French consulate, and the main Bank of Morocco.
The square has a central fountain and well-tended gardens.

3. Morocco Mall


Morocco Mall is the largest shopping centre in Africa located in Casablanca, Morocco. Morocco Mall, which opened on December 1, 2011 features a massive aquarium that contains over 40 different species of fish. The aquarium is called "Aquadream".
Visitors have the opportunity to take a ride and can also go scuba diving with a professional instructor inside the aquarium.

4. The Casablanca Clock Tower.


The Casablanca Clock Tower is a clock tower in Casablanca, Morocco.
It is located in United Nations Square, the tower which was originally built in 1908, was demolished in 1948 and was renovated in 1993 is a reproduction of one of the oldest French-built structures in the city.

5. United Nations Square.

 
United Nations Square is a public square in the center of Casablanca, Morocco and It has been central in the history of Casablanca.

6. The Arab League Park.


The Arab League Park is an urban park and one of the oldest parks in Casablanca, Morocco. It also referred to as an oasis and the green lung of the city.
Its collection of different types of vegetation fill the city with value, being the vegetable treasure of Casablanca that every tourist should mark on their list of places to visit.

7. Central Market.


The Central Market in Casablanca,
Morocco is a marketplace with historical and cultural significance. Characterized by its Neo-Mauresque architectural style, the market houses some restaurants as well, and is considered one of the most important lunch destinations for tourists and Casawis alike.

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