Casablanca

The Mosque and Getting Lost

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April 7th 2007
4/7/07 Rabat-->Casablanca We caught the train to Casa in the morning. Since we weren’t staying the night there, we had to take our bags all the way to the bus station to hold them for us. It took us a bit to find the station, since street signs are not exactly a regular occurrence. From there, we made our way along the Blvd des Almohades which led us directly to the Hassan II Mosque. The Mosqu ... read more

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In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurate... ... read more