Casablanca – Happy Roundtrip

Habous Quarter

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The Habous Quarter is perhaps the most traditional district of Casablanca, resembling a small souk, such as you often encounter in Morocco.

Most of the city is fairly modern, but the Habous district has best preserved its authentic character. There are numerous traditional shops where you can buy shoes, teapots and colorful mosaic tiles. It is much quieter in the Habous Quarter than around Mohammed V Square or near the Grand Mosque. You can not only buy nice souvenirs, but also admire the royal palace. From the outside, because you can’t go inside.

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Hassan II Mosque

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The Hassan II Mosque is without a doubt the main tourist attraction of Casablanca, but also one of the seven largest mosques in the world. The 200 meter high minaret even makes the Hassan II Mosque the tallest religious building in the world and therefore also a must-see during your trip through Morocco.

The construction of the mosque started in 1986 by order of the then King Hassan II and was fully completed in 1993. The Mosque offers space for no less than 25.000 people in the beautiful prayer hall. But there is more to the mosque than just the prayer hall. You can also find a Quran school, a bath room, a library and a beautiful museum.

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