Five Incredible Places in Casablanca City Morocco

VIVA – Casablanca City is a modern city dominated by French colonial culture. Geographically, Casablanca is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, north-west of Morocco.

The population of this city is around 3.4 million people. According to history, this city area has been discovered by the Berbers for 7 centuries BC. The Casablanca city has incredible places that tourists must visit, as follows.

1. Old Medina

This area is an old city that was once in the hands of the French colonial government. The Old Medina itself is located just north of the modern city center of Casablanca.

Old houses belonging to residents who are in narrow alleys will accompany your journey around this old city. This area is also one of the most sought-after Instagram-able spots in Casablanca.

2. Hassan II Mosque

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Mesjid Maroko

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The mosque was first built in 1986 on an area of ??9 hectares by order of King Hassan II. In 1993, the construction of the mosque was completed and the Hassan II Mosque was officially opened to the public. The Hassan II Mosque has a mix of Arab-Andalusian and Moorish architecture, similar to the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakesh.

This mosque has 1 dome and 1 minaret with a height of 210, which is the tallest minaret in the world. The mosque can accommodate up to 105,000 worshipers: 25,000 worshipers inside the main building, and 80,000 worshipers in the mosque's courtyard.

Locals often refer to this mosque as the Casablanca Hajj. From the Casa-Port train station, it is only a 20-minute walk to reach this tourist spot.

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Hassan Tower di Maroko/Ilustrasi.

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Every city around the world always has a square that is an icon of the city itself. Not Casablanca, this city has a square with a wide field and surrounded by Moroccan-style buildings that are quite artistic. In the courtyard, there is a fountain that is home to doves.

Muhammad V Square is the city square of Casablanca which is also the center of government and administration of the city. The square, which has been established since 1961.

La Corniche is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean west of the Hassan II Mosque. The La Corniche area includes the Boulevard de la Corniche and Boulevard de l'Océan Atlantique boulevards, which are right by the beach.

One of the famous beaches in the city is Ain Diab Plage that’s always visited by tourists. In addition, along the road on this beach lined with various hotels, restaurants, and cafes.

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Kota Chefchaouen di bagian barat daya Maroko.

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In Morocco, there is Mausolee Sidi Abderrahmane. This mausolee is located on a rock and can only be accessed at low tide. The main building can only be entered by Muslims, but all visitors can visit the area around this building.

This mausolee complex was built to resemble the Medina city area surrounded by walls, with white paint. Tourists also must visit Moausolee Sidi Abderrahmane.

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The mosque was first built in 1986 on an area of ??9 hectares by order of King Hassan II. In 1993, the construction of the mosque was completed and the Hassan II Mosque was officially opened to the public. The Hassan II Mosque has a mix of Arab-Andalusian and Moorish architecture, similar to the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakesh.