About Casablanca City:
Casablanca (or White City), the largest city in Morocco. Economic capital, it is located on the Atlantic coast about 80 km south of the country's administrative capital, Rabat. Third largest tourist town in the country, Casablanca tells you about its colonial past through part of its architecture remained intact. Lively city, it also knows a great number of artistic and economic events throughout the year. With these two international exhibition fairs, Casablanca is the capital of Moroccan events.
History of the city of Casablanca:
The city of Casablanca has developed on the site of an ancient city named Anfa, former fishing port. It is unclear who, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans or Berbers, founded Anfamais she played an important role in Moroccan history at the end of the seventh century and the beginning of the eighth century.Leon the African speaks of Casablanca as a very civilized and prosperous city because its territory was excellent for all kinds of cereals. In truth, it was the most beautiful site in all of Africa. But the inhabitants of Anfa armed in their little harbor with fustes with which they committed great ravages in the peninsula of Cadiz and all the coast of Portugal. The King of Portugal Don Ferdinand, in 1469, decided to attack the city with 50 ships and 10,000 men. The inhabitants of Anfa, not being able to defend the city, deserted her definitively to repatriate on Rabat and Salé. The destroyed city will remain uninhabited for three centuries.
The city suffered another Portuguese attack in 1515. Sixty years later, the Portuguese settled in the ancient city which was fortified, rebuilt and named after Casa Blanca. The incessant attacks of neighboring tribes and the ravages caused by the terrible earthquake of 1755 forced the Portuguese to withdraw from Casablanca.
During the reign of Mohammed Ben Abdellah (1757-1790) it was inhabited by the Berbers ... The city was fortified and rebuilt. It was called at that time Dar el Beida (white house in Arabic), name that the Spaniards transformed into Casablanca.
In the eighteenth century, the city of Casablanca became an important commercial center. In the mid-nineteenth century, the commercial role of the city grew and in 1862 a regular service between Marseille and Morocco was established. But it will remain a small village until the middle of the 19th century.
From the nineteenth century, the city grew thanks to the growth of the textile industry, and Casablanca will become one of the largest suppliers of wool in the Mediterranean.
Under the French protectorate, under the leadership of general and then Maréchal Lyautey, Casablanca knows the construction of one of the largest ports of Africa and a large urban development, disciplined by the urbanization plans of Prost then Ecochard.
Geography & climate of Casablanca:
Casablanca is located on the coast of Morocco. The mild Mediterranean climate that benefits the city will allow you to enjoy the huge beaches. Especially since laville experiences exceptional sunshine all year long.Landmarks and tourist attractions of the city of Casablanca:
- The Great Mosque Hassan II, built between 1986 and 1993. It is the largest minaret (200 m), and - after those of Mecca and Medina - the third largest mosque in the world.
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- The Arab League Park and Yasmina Park
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- The Villa des Arts Museum
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- Place Mohammed V: around this square stands the wilaya of Casablanca whose campanile of Tuscan inspiration attracts the glances as well as the palace of Justice of Arab-Andalusian inspiration and a big fountain.
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- The old medina of Casablanca (Bab Marrakech)
- The many "Art Deco" facades, notably along Mohammed V Avenue and Boulevard 11Janvier.
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Cultural agenda of the city:
The city of Casablanca is a lively city, with its places of exits (very good addresses of restaurants, parks of game, ...).
The main Festival of the city is "Casablanca Festival", annual festival organized by the municipality in the month of July.
To see in the surroundings of Casablanca:
- Rabat, administrative capital and imperial city.
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More practical information for you about Casablanca city:
How to get there ?
With its international airport, the largest of all Morocco, Casablanca is served internationally by several flights, the airport is 30km from the city, you can take a taxi or request a transfer to your incoming agency or pick up on site your rental car ...
Where to stay?
At accommodation level, Casablanca has a large hotel capacity with its hotels classified from 1 to 5 stars, its guest houses, residences appart hotels and holiday clubs.
Local Gastronomy?
Gastronomy Casablanca is influenced by its economic and touristic metropolis, you can enjoy a Moroccan cuckoo, a tagine fish or other international specialties, French and others.
Leisure activities on the spot?
On site, you can have a wide choice of leisure activities that can enhance your stay, water activities (Jet Ski, Surf, Fishing, ...) to other land activities (quad rides, horseback riding, hiking, ...) .
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