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Casablanca - Heart of Morocco
Casablanca is pretty famous for its nightlife, although it is not as booming - it has mixed reviews. Clubs are bars are mostly crowded with men and it gets uncomfortable for women. Despite the fact that most of the clubs are dominated by men, ladies (with some research) can find several clubs which have fantastic spots to drink and jam. Pubs are bars like those that La Bodega and Kasbar are very popular in Casablanca.
Casablanca is Morocco's largest cosmopolitan city and is considered the economic capital.
Traveling around the city of Casablanca is not a difficult thing to do; one can hire a car or traveling on a bus would be a great way to explore the city. Casablanca is a great vacation destination due to its exotic locations and offerings. With the increase of tourism, numerous airlines are providing cheap flights to Casablanca - holidays in Morocco are simply incredible.
An astonishing city with great architecture and modern lifestyle attracts tourists from all over the world. Casablanca is quite famous for the film of the same name released in 1942 that won three Oscars. Morocco is home to many French or Spanish residents and due to its high education level; teachers, technicians and more retirees migrate to Morocco. Casablanca is a prosperous city and is a great place for American investors and for those who deal with the exports and has the world's largest artificial port.
Hassan II Mosque:
Casablanca houses the third largest mosque; Hassan II Mosque. It is the largest mosque in Morocco designed by the French architect Michel Pinseau. This magnificent mosque has an ability to accommodate over 150,000 worshippers and is composed of world's tallest minarets. Also known as Mosque Hassan II it is the main tourist attraction and thousands of tourists from all over the world book their flights to Casablanca just to see the mosque.
The Corniche:
On the west of Hassan II Mosque, one can visit a neighborhood on the ocean known as The Corniche. It is home to many western fast food chains as well as a western-style movie theater. One can also find many ocean-view cafes, which offer delicious coffee and scrumptious deserts.
Shopping Heaven:
It is a great place for shopping lovers; one can find many leather goods, fabrics and all the fancy accessories. There are many designer outlets, which provide up-scale fashionable items such as leather shoes, belts, bags and shirts. Designer glasses are highly classy and are available in all affordable rates. Art lovers can buy the famous potteries of Morocco, which are colorful and very attractive. As Morocco is famous for its various olives, many shops specialize only in the selling of olives.
Food and hotels:
Casablanca boasts a wide range of restaurants and hotels, which includes, La Cigale, Benis Patisserie, La Corrida, YoSushi and many more. From Spanish food to Arabic delights, food lovers from all over the world enjoy the mouth-watering treats of the city. There is a wide availability of accommodations in the city. If one is looking for accommodations that come in their budget then they must check into Hotel Terminus, Hotel Central and Ajiad Casablanca. Other lavish hotels includes; Sheraton Casablanca Hotel, Novotel Casablanca City Center and Hyatt Regency Casablanca.
La culture du Maroc
Le Royaume du Maroc est le plus à l'ouest du pays du Maghreb, connus comme le Maghreb - « L'Occident arabe ». Il a des côtes Atlantique et Méditerranée, un intérieur montagneux escarpés et une histoire d'indépendance ne partage ne pas ses voisins.
Sa richesse culturelle est un mélange d'influences arabes, berbères, européens et africains.
Le Maroc a été un protectorat Français de 1912 à 1956, quand le Sultan Mohammed est devenu roi. Il fut remplacé en 1961 par son fils, Hassan II, qui a régné pendant 38 ans et a joué un rôle de premier plan dans la recherche de la paix au Moyen-Orient.
Il a aussi impitoyablement réprimé opposition nationale. Une commission de vérité mises en place pour enquêter sur les violations des droits de l'homme au cours de son règne presque 10 000 cas confirmés, allant de la mort en détention d'exil forcé.
De hassan fils et successeur en 1999, Mohammed VI, est un moderniser prudent qui a introduit une libéralisation économique et sociale. En 2011, il a révisé la constitution en réponse aux protestations de « Printemps arabe » et a nommé un nouveau gouvernement en janvier 2012. Puissants syndicats a attendu jusqu'en mai de lancer des manifestations de masse contre le manque des autorités à répondre à des attentes démocratiques et économiques.
Le statut du Sahara occidental reste non résolu. Maroc a annexé le territoire en 1975 et une guerre de guérilla avec les forces indépendantistes soutenues par algérien a pris fin en 1991. Efforts de l'ONU n'ont pas réussi à sortir de l'impasse politique.
Au nord, un différend avec l'Espagne en 2002 sur la minuscule île de Perejil a relancé la question de la souveraineté de Melilla et Ceuta. Ces petites enclaves sur la côte méditerranéenne sont entourés par le Maroc et ont été administrés par l'Espagne depuis des siècles.
Maroc a reçu le statut d'allié non-OTAN par Washington, qui a salué son soutien à la guerre menée par les Etats-Unis contre le terrorisme. Après les attentats suicides meurtriers à Casablanca en 2003, le Maroc a lancé une répression contre les militants islamistes présumés.
My Moroccan Adventure - How I Fell in Love in Morocco
My Moroccan adventure started out as a man in search of love. My friends and family have a hard time understanding the lengths to which I will go in my search for the ideal mate. It all started in May of 2006 when I broke up with my ex-wife. This was the second time we had split up in 2 years. However, this time was different and I just felt the need to move on so I began my search during this separation where else but the internet. And that is where I meet Hajar. In my first communication with hajar she did something that I really liked and appreciated, she gave me her phone number. I really like phone conversation and believe it or not I didn't even add text messaging to my phone until 2010.
I remember the first phone call and she said to me that she was in the car and could I call her later. At that moment I could not imagine her in the car or what type of car she was in etc. But after my first trip to Morocco I could imagine her in the car and I could remember clearly some of our very special moments together in the car.
I meet Hajar in the summer of 2006 and at that point in my marriage it looked as though we were definitely headed for a divorce. I spoke with Hajar quite often throughout that summer and got to know her very well. I don't remember exactly when but at some point in the fall of 2006 I made arrangements to visit Hajar for the first time right after the Christmas holidays. It was around this time that I decided that I needed to file for a divorce. I hold already told Hajar that I was still married and she was very understanding and still wanted me to come and meet her and her family.
So off I went and this is where my Moroccan adventure begins. I flew out of JFK with a small layover in Amsterdam. The cost of a coach flight from the New York Metro area ranges from $800.00-$1200.00 depending upon what time of year you travel so check the internet for the best prices from your area. Our services include an English speaking tour guide as well as food, lodging and transportation. Prices vary depending upon your taste. See our web page located below.
Now let's continue. I remember landing in Casa Blanca and just being overtaken by fear. My friends and family had told me that I was crazy for traveling oversees to meet a woman. After all couldn't I find a decent woman right here in the US. And what if they were right and then I really began to have doubts. I mean I didn't know Hajar or her family and I was about to get off the plane and enter a country that I was unfamiliar with and I couldn't even speak the language. But it was too late for all of that now so I de-boarded the plane and let my adventure begin.
Hajar was waiting there for me at the airport with her father. I didn't know what our plans were but I would soon find out. The airport at Casa Blanca has a train that links directly to it from the city so we purchased our tickets and boarded the train to head off to our destination. We were on our way to Mirit which at this point I was unaware of. Morocco is a Muslim country and I am Muslim. However, I am an American Muslim and I am not accustomed to the entire country shutting down for the EID. So as I would find out we were in a mad race to get back to Mirit which was 6 hours away.
The train ride from the airport at Casa Blanca to the city of Casa Blanca is about 45 minutes. From there we would catch a train to Meknes which is about 3 hrs away. The train ride was pleasant and we were both happy to finally meet. When we got off of the train in the city of Meknes we walked outside of the station which appeared to me to be dark and desolate. Her father stepped away leaving us alone for what seemed like an eternity and at that moment fear overtook me and I realized that if these people had malice in their hearts and some sort of sinister plan in mind then this would be their perfect opportunity. Upon her father's return she looked at me and translated these exact words-My father has found a car to take us to Mirit and he says that you look Moroccan so don't speak because if you do they'll know you're a foreigner and they'll want more money. All three of us entered the back seat of an older Mercedes Benz sedan diesel and Hajar was in the middle. A short time into the ride Hajar tapped her shoulder giving me a signal to rest my head on her shoulder which I gladly obliged and it was my first joyous ride in the car with Hajar.
Once we arrived at the house in Mirit I felt completely safe and was asked if I wanted to shower which of course I did since I had been traveling for more than 36 hours. After I changed we sat down for a meal, chicken taijin, oh how I can taste the food as I write these words. In Moroccan culture it is customary to eat a communal dish and for me it was a great experience. It was that night that I meet her brother Ashrof who spoke perfect English to my pleasant surprise. I spent the next 3 days enjoying the EID feast and I even had the opportunity to slaughter a lamb. My host family was very hospitable and I found the Moroccan people to be very hospitable in general. When I left Morocco after that first trip I couldn't wait to return.
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Surf's Up Morocco - Making Waves in Africa
The legendary surf spots of Tahiti, Hawaii and Fiji are known for firing up the imagination of salty surf dogs around the world, but few amateur surfers will ever get to sample their waves. These places really only belong in surf magazine and videos and are the territory of pro surfers on big sponsor budgets, and not the sort of place the average weekend surfer from the UK could afford.
However, there is a land that offers inexpensive living, uncrowned beaches and breaks, consistent surf not to mention great food and friendly locals, and all only a short flight from the UK. It's name? Morocco.
Sat on the very north of the mighty African continent, yet just a short boat ride from the British Territory of Gibraltar, Morocco has some 3500km of coastline with offer surfers a huge choice of breaks. American and Australian surfers were responsible for bringing the sport to Moroccan shores in the 1970s, but it is now largely Europeans looking to escape the cold winter climates and the growing leagues of local Moroccans, who dominate the waves.
There are hundreds of secret spots all down the coast, but some of the better known areas include Banana beach - ideal for beginners; Panaromas - a right hand point break, but with a strong rip current; Hash Point - another right hand point with easy entry from a small sandy beach, Anchor point - a favourite with the locals meaning it can get crowded, and is therefore best suited to intermediate or expert surfers only and Killer Point - named after the fact that occasionally killer whales can be seen there, and is renowned for being one of the best waves in the area. It requires a 20 minute paddle out to reach the break, so you'll need to be fit to make it, but once you do, you'll be able to enjoy a very long right hander, with waves up to 12 feet in height.
Accommodation in Morocco is available in the form of small hotels, holiday villas or dorm-style hostels, which can be found all long the coastline. Many are specially geared towards surfers, offering secure board storage, wet suit hire and chill out zones.
Western surfers should keep an eye on their bags, as some of the locals will be only too happy to offer their 'baggage carrying' services, in return for a few dollars, especially in busy places like airports and train stations. However, the locals are generally warm, friendly and welcoming.
With little in the way of localism to worry about, more and more European surfers are heading
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The Geographical Importance of the City
Located alongside the Atlantic Ocean and being a capital of the Great Casablanca region, Casablanca is one of the most renowned and popular destination of Morocco and North Africa. The location of this city near the Atlantic Ocean is of great value and that's why this city also serves as the chief port of Morocco. Casablanca is the largest city of Morocco and supports the travel and tourism being the financial and the economical capital of the country. This chief port is a main source of country's trade with rest of the world and generates revenue to boost up the economy.
The geographical location of this city makes this city a central place to be a major participant in the country's overall economic and financial portfolio. There are too many attractions in this historical city but the Bouskoura forest is the only natural attraction in the city. Not only this but there is so many other things to do and places to visit while having a family trip or a business tour to this attraction of Morocco. You can find a lot of foreign tourists in Casablanca and if you are traveling from London, you can easily book your cheap flights to Casablanca from London.
Its always a nice experience to walk in the city streets and to explore the culture, norms and values of any nation, and this city is perfect place to get some knowledge and awareness regarding the culture and tradition of Morocco. So many things which can be a source of recreation and amusement for you during your journey through some discounted Casablanca flights include; Port of Casablanca, Cathédrale Sacré-Coeur, City Hall of Casablanca, Casablanca Techno Park, Casablanca Twin Center, Hassan II Mosque, New Medina of Casablanca, Notre Dame de Lourdes, Les Bains Ziani, Complexe le Village, Museum of Morocco Judaism, White Mosque. All these famous places are considered to be a must watch beauty of Casablanca, and if you are heading out for visiting some famous and distinct places, you should enjoy these above mentioned resorts and famous hotspots, but book your flights to Casablanca first as the cheapest available seats on offer have always a limited availability.
Nightlife is also one of the most considerable factors, and all the travelers and tourists while planning for their destination also consider this in order to hang out at night. Thus you can see for yourself that most of the tourists travel to those destinations which are famous for their day's excursions and beautiful night life. Quite similarly this city is also pretty famous for its nightlife as clubs are bars represents a unique and enjoyable atmosphere with city's dazzling and shining night view. As the trend of international travel and tourism has increased thus so many famous and top ranked airlines are providing cheap flights to Casablanca with quality air traveling services.
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