http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Africa , Morocco , Grand Casablanca en-us Mon, 16 Nov 09 23:18:02 +0000 Mon, 16 Nov 09 23:18:02 +0000 If you watched a movie about a guy who wanted a Volvo and worked for years to get it you wouldnrsquot cry at the end when he drove off the lot testing the windshield wipers. You wouldnrsquot tell your friends you saw a beautiful movie or go home and put a record on to think about the story yoursquod seen. The truth is you wouldnrsquot remember that movie a week late except yoursquod http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-444766.html While on my flight from Barcelona to Casabanca I struck up a conversation with Sandrine from France. Her boyfriend lived in Casablanca. They had been dating for 2 years. We talked of how difficult it is to have long distance relationships. I myself had had a few long distance relationships with men in other countries over the years. This had worked for me in the past my work schedule was so int http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-443541.html Casablanca well hello there sexy coadventurers on the journey del ian. First note...did you know that many parts of the world do not use a qwert keyboard.... boo hissanywho... i left of at a wonderful juncture in my life namely seven hours into a 14 hour stopover in beautiful abu dhabi airport mother of all that is bwonderful and holy. i spent a good seven hours talking to a charming yo http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-435171.html OkSo Fes was awesome.Spent my last day wandering around the Medina stopped at my favourite coffee place and said goodbye to everyone.Got to the train station. On the train. No problem.It was getting off the train that was difficult.I had my nice seat because I got on at the beginning of the train ride.When I tried to leave I realized that I had to try and squeeze through the aisle that was fille http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-413116.html It has been a while since I have posted. Time is flying by. Right now I am in a hotel in Ourazazete and have plenty to fill everyone in on. I will try and get as much as possible posted before we leave. http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-408671.html February 9th 2009 Casablanca MorocooCurrently on the train to Marrakech 3.5 hours south of Casa. We arrived in Morocco yesterday after a long day of traveling. So letrsquos reflect. Yesterday February 8th I woke up at 7 I took the bus at 825 et I arrived at the train station around 845. I had only slept about 4 hours because I went out Saturday night to Falstaff to say bye to Kat and do k http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-405860.html Casablanca. The word conjures up images of Humphrey Bogart and romance. But that's not exactly what you'll find here. Instead Casablanca is Morocco's largest city and its commercial and industrial hub. It's also home to the aweinspiring Hassan II mosque. This is to date the most impressive religious structure we have seen even surpassing the Vatican. But we're not there yet in fact http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-402603.html Today began with a morning tour of the Hassan II Mosque. Itrsquos the third largest in the world and one of two mosques in Morocco thatrsquos open to nonMuslims. It rivals many of the large cathedrals in size and craftsmanship but I was too busy admiring the mosque so I didnrsquot catch much of what the guide said. It has a retractable roof but it wasnrsquot open at the time.We then dr http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-397853.html Note To view photos as a slide show click on the first photo then click Slideshow on the right hand side Casablanca started out with the personal guide we hired not showing up. We waited 2 hours for him to show but he never did. We missed the ship's scheduled tours as they all departed while we waited 1 12 hours for noshow. We have yet to hear from him but I am chalking it up to a miscomm http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-394733.html Hello everyoneMy flight here was full of surprises to say the least.My flight to Chicago was fine and I sat with a person from lancaster.My flight to Rome was late and I missed my connection in Rome. So I was rerouted to Milan then on to Casablanca. A five hour delay but better than the 10 hour delay that they first suggested. A little whinning never hurtMy flight to Rome was interesting beca http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-389940.html Today was the Moroccan Holiday at GWA in Casablanca. It was a crazy. Tiffany and Brenna were able to get henna tatoos dance to traditional music and watch acrobatic dancing. The students participated and there was a ton of good food. This is an annual festival put on by George Washington Academy in Casablanca. Everyone wore traditional garb..............a definite good time. http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-376226.html We have just left Morocco and I can hardly describe the amazing and almost otherworldly experience. But before I get to Morocco I have to explain our interesting arrival. First of all we lost a day in Morocco because of a storm in the Straits of Gibraltar where we were attempting to refuel. I say ldquoattemptingrdquo because the seas were so rough that the refueling station was just too http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-371318.html CasablancaJanuary 8 2007Monday Even accounting for our late start we were very reluctant to give up our comfortable WARM Rabat hotel and the reliable Restaurant Mixed Grill we made it to Casablanca shortly after 1pm. Casablanca the largest city in Morocco is a huge shipping hub and not too much more. Most of the locals we met when we arrived in Morocco advised that we not spend much or any http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-364813.html Interesting countryvery difficult to engage with the locals though http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-340018.html Day 1 October 10 2008Our flightGim was next to a giddy giggly middleaged German lady who talked to him all the way to Frankfurt. When she learned that we are staying at the Frankfurt airport for 12 hours she told us of good places to see near the airport so we can walk around. But alas Because of my Philippine passport I could not get out of the airport without a German visa I can almost http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-335687.html 6 Sep as expected it's been a long day night. Went out for a great last dinner in Madaba...on my own...before my taxi picked me up at midnight. Fly to Istanbul wait 4 hours for next flight to Casablanca. All goes as planned with no delays and my luggage arrives in Casablanca phewCheck into Hotel Washington in Casablanca. My room mate for this trip Highlights of Morocco GAP has arrived http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-325874.html Board the coach for an approximate 3.5hour drive to the historic city of Marrakech. There will be a refreshment stop in transit and our guide will offer insights into the history and culture of the fascinating city. Upon arrival the first stop will be at the centerpiece of Marrakech the impressive Koutoubia Minaret and Gardens. Standing at 253 feet the square Koutoubia Minaret is easily visibl http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-316631.html Rick RickIt doesn't matter what we want it does't matter what we say... if you don't get on that plane you're gonna regret it for the rest of your life... I figure the problems of two kids like us don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy crazy world somday you'll understand that. Maybe not today maybe not tommorow but someday.There is a Rick's built in late 2004 so probably not au http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-314536.html hello is my collection of meteoritesmeteoritesbraik.blog4ever.com http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-304103.html HiNun bin ich schon seit fast 4 Wochen hier in Casablanca und habe mich schneller als anfangs geglaubt an das marokkanische Alltagsleben in dieser teils extrem chaotischen aber interessanten Stadt gewhnt.Relativ schnell hrt man auf sich ber diverse marokkanische oder afrikanische Eigenheiten zu wundern und sieht es als normal an tagtglich am Weg zum Bro 8spurige Boulevards ohne Ampeln im http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Morocco/Grand-Casablanca/Casablanca/blog-303968.html