Casablanca

Casablanca or Casablanca, is the largest city in Morocco. It located about 95 km south of the Moroccan capital Rabat on the Atlantic coast. The population of Casablanca 4.75 million. It is one of along the Atlantic shores of Moroccan cities series, has developed from a small port does not raise attention in the early twentieth century to the big city is today the economic and commercial capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, the first city in Morocco, and the third in Africa in terms of population (after Lagos and Cairo) as a population of about four million people. In addition to being the city does not sleep are the province of the Moroccan humanitarian character, Vvenha architectural mingled between the old low and irregular shape and modern Bembanah luxury high-rise commercial and send his corporations as the center and its banks and financial houses and major hotels and parks Bobenith. In Casablanca mixed cities, parts of Baghdad and the outskirts of Jerusalem and cut off from Cairo and features of Marseille and cases of Damascus, a Brazilian port and cafes Spanish and Italian

The most famous and popular tourist attraction is unarguably the King Hassan II Mosque. Designed by French architect Michel Pinseau, the mosque can house 25,000 worshipers inside and its minaret is the world’s tallest at 210 meters. The Parc de la Ligua Arabe, formally known as Lyautey is the city’s largest public park and on its edge sits the Casablanca Cathedral which is no longer in use for religious purposes, but it is open to visitors as a spending example of Moorish architecture.

Geographic

Casablanca represents the main area of the region of Greater Casablanca, and belong geographical area of Lower Chaouih plateau is bounded to the north and to the south the country Zaer a natural extension of Chaouih, and the north-west Atlantic Ocean on the east by the Golan Bin Sulaiman. And by geographical coordinates, the Casablanca is located at the intersection of longitude 30 7 O45 7 West Greenwich, latitude 3033 O45 33 north of the equator, and by virtue of its coastal location, who is the center of industrial production line, between Kenitra north yellow shelf south, it occupies a strategic position on the economic level distinct from the rest of the Moroccan cities.

Another popular place in Casablanca is the Old Town, where highly-preserved French colonial buildings are prominent at every turn. The Old Medina as the locals call it is quite similar to that of Fes and Marrakesh. If you are in search of souvenirs, you can head to the New Medina where you will find souvenir shops, as well as spices, food and many other exotic things. The boulevard Mohammed V is the busiest shopping district of Casablanca, but if you are looking for more upscale brands, you might want to head over to the second largest shopping destination in North Africa, the Morocco Mall.

Economy

Casablanca is the economic capital of Morocco. This city is the industrial pole of the country is concentrated 55% of the production units and 60% of the workforce in the industry hand. City occupies 39% of the active population in Morocco and consume 35% of the national consumption of electricity. The first financial arena in Morocco and the Maghreb, and are located where the headquarters of several national and international and multinational in North Africa and West Africa companies. Casablanca Stock Exchange is one of the most important in the region and is the first in the Maghreb and the third in Africa after the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and the Cairo Stock Exchange and the third in the Arab world after the Riyadh Stock Exchange and the Cairo Stock Exchange market capitalization of $ 60 billion.

Views of the harbor suggest to the fifth African city and the second port of African descent. From there it exported grain and phosphate campaigns where Morocco is the first source and the second product in the world of phosphate after the United States.

Tourism

old City

Was a collection of bracelets surrounded the old city of Casablanca, in 1770 in support of Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdullah these walls. Alsqalh and is a symbol of his rule. This stronghold, which has now been renovated to become a restaurant, offers a panoramic view of the city and the port, and Homhami berth artificial estimated its length to 3180 m built in the early twentieth century. Manar of the palate, which was built in 1920 and that facilitate access to the port operation, address on the economic success of the city. In the west of the city you will find yard "No Comedy", and where the market is located and the yard surrounding a dome "Sidi Bou Samarah"

Habs neighborhood

Built habs neighborhood in the protection period, and that desire to eliminate the tin cities which abounded margins city of Casablanca, which is one of the major tourist attractions in the city of Casablanca, it's culture and civilization neighborhood par excellence, unique Boqguash and construction architect inspired by the spirit of the Arab and Islamic architecture as well as touches Western and European engineering from the remnants of the colonial era.

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Hassan II Mosque

Hassan II mosque is a mosque located in the city of Casablanca coast, Morocco, the largest mosque in the country and the largest mosque in the world's seventh, Andalusian character minaret rises 210 meters (689 feet), the highest religious building in Alm.hidt silo Hassan II mosque, according to the architecture Moroccan-Andalusian, which features marble-covered, which is fitted with a beacon and three apples Jamor copper. It draws attention to the nightly laser beam directed towards the summit of the Kaaba to indicate the direction of Muslims kiss, range up to 30 km. Suggest motifs engraved on the marble facade of silo storage silos Marinid mosque. The panels Zljugih decorated the upper hand of the silo white and green, the colors of peace and life.

Cornish was appointed Thiyabi

Runs along the beach, a waterfront includes swimming pools, hotels, cafes and restaurants and enjoy a series of beautiful tourist where everything requested from the sun and sand, beaches and all desires of the landscape. Added different modern buildings to complete the first configurations to make Corniche Casablanca place immortal fashion. At present contributes to orbit the coastal promenade in the lifestyle of glittery where thirsty Oval combines all components of society for recreation and entertainment enjoy the outdoors

Boulevard Mohammed V

Along two kilometers boast Mohammed V Street Bamarat with French elegance, and buildings combine artistic touch authentic and trendy decorations .. are the interfaces among the most beautiful in the White City .. Vshr this street combines art and engineering, and testifies to the historical fragrance of the thirties stage and Amran era saw aspects of the cultural richness in the years between the forties and fifties of the past century.