Casablanca Travel: One-day Tour Routes, Attractions, and Hot

　　Introduction

　　Many people have heard of Casablanca before knowing Morocco. Many people even started to know Morocco because of Casablanca, thanks to the classic love movie "Casablanca". The movie of the same name made Casablanca a romantic place that many people yearn for. To this day, this white city still attracts countless tourists.

　　One Day Itinerary in Casablanca

　　You will find rich architectural heritage in Casablanca downtown, mainly in Moorish architectural style. If you are willing to take half a day or a whole day to experience the Moorish architectural style and the fusion of traditional and modern architecture in Casablanca, then the following route will never disappoint you:

　　Recommended tour route:Sacre Coeur — Place Mohammed V — Wilaya du Grand Casablanca — La Poste Centrale — Bank Al Maghrib — Café La Princière — Hotel Amouday — Hotel Transatlantique — Hotel Volubilis — Central Marketplace — Maroc-Soir — Petit Poucet — Cinema Rialto — Pl du 16 Novembre

　　Attractions in Casablanca

　　Casablanca is the commercial center of Morocco, therefore, locals are more interested in business than tourism. There aren't many tourists here, and apart from the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, there are very few traditional tourist attractions. The city's main attractions are located in the urban areas: the stunning Moorish architecture of the city centre, the charming Quartier Habous and the upscale seaside suburbs of Anfa and Ain Diab.

　　1. Hassan II Mosque

　　This magnificent mosque was built by the late King Hassan II to commemorate his 60th birthday, and part of the funds were donated by the public. The mosque is located on a rock above the sea, and the 210-meter-high minaret is the main landmark of the city.

　　Hassan II Mosque is third only to the mosques in Mecca and Medina in terms of overall size, and is the most modern mosque in the world. The marble floor in the main hall is heated all year round, and the roof can be automatically opened in summer to dissipate heat. There is an elevator in the mosque that can go directly to the top of the minaret, which is luxurious. One-third of the mosque was built on the sea, which is said to be to commemorate the Arab ancestors who came to Morocco from the sea to reproduce. Moroccan handicrafts are displayed here vividly: there are hand-carved stone and wood carvings everywhere, intricate marble floors and mosaics, gilded cedar ceilings and exquisite colored tiles.

　　Hassan II Mosque is the only mosque in Morocco open to foreign tourists. You need to take off your shoes and hat when entering the mosque, and non-Muslims are not allowed to visit the main hall. Outside of prayer time, the mosque organizes guided tours in multiple languages to lead tourists in solemn clothes to visit the interior.