Hotels in Casablanca - Prices and Reviews

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the main reason that i went to morocco was one of my favorite taiwanese writers, Sanmao, who had lived in laayoune (capital of western sahara) 35years ago. during that period she wrote many incredible novels which were popular in both taiwan and china. i feel touched every time re-read her novels, and i do hope to see that city by myself. though...

The exotic city of Casablanca

We toured the Hassan II mosque, the 2nd largest mosque in the world. It holds 25,000 worshipers inside and 80,000 in its courtyard. Afterwards, we walked through the oldest part of the medina (walled city) and absorbed the sights, sounds, and smells. Finally, we went to the city market and saw produce stands, basketweavers, and ceramic shops.

Casablanca

I had to visit this city, just so I could say, "In all the bars in all the world... etc. - PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM!" :-)

Here's lookin' at you kid

Arrived in Casablanca in the AM. Not staying long - or at all really. Heading off to the capital - Rabat - after having a very very very sweet mint tea, which is the way they do it in Morocco. Met up w/ Dingo and Linnet at the Ibis Hotel - the only claim to fame for that hotel chain is proximity to train stations in Morocco.

Casablanca

Staying there for 4 days was really nice and I had the nicest guide ever!!!

Joined a tour group for the rest of Morocco

Hello everyone, I know that I have not written for 2 weeks, but I have been in a tour group and there has been no access to internet (or not enough time) ... either we have been in very remote areas or there has been an Islamic holiday (3 days marking Mohammed's birthday) where everything has been closed. So here starts the catching up ... -----...