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Despite its mythical name, few tourists venture to Casablanca. The economic capital of the country has, a priori, any of these monuments which charm the visitor. It seems too modern, too buzzing. Symbol of modern Morocco, that is written here part of the future of the kingdom. But this role of the future metropolis, Casablanca has always been. In the twenties, the White City was a formidable laboratory of urbanism. She keeps this time one of the finest collections of Art Deco architecture that can be discovered. Simply look up to see a dome decorated with friezes, or a game of air columns. In the center, the area of Anfa, on the ledge or in the medina of Habbous, the city reflects the dreams of architects. Casablanca, a city between all consumerist, was decorated by the will of the king of a beacon for believers. Hassan II Mosque, designed by an architect French, leaves the presence in size than in Mecca, but the refinement of its interior in place at the forefront of the great achievements of the Muslim world. Explore Casablanca. 1-walks downtown. the lover of Art Deco architecture will discover one of the finest ensembles of the 20s. The medina, which is the end of this walk, has little value and the atmosphere is not always very pleasant. 2-cornice. After the visit of the Hassan II mosque, one will discover the side of the seaside town with its cafes along the ocean, and the strange marabout Sidi Abd er Rahman before returning by Anfa, the residential area. 3-to the neighborhood of Endowments. This walk to a neighborhood created from scratch in the 20's will appeal to lovers of architecture and urbanism. Living Casablanca. Casablanca is noisy. Just fire it is green all the cars honking. Traffic is also particularly dangerous. But Casablanca is also a modern and dynamic city far away from the traditional images of Morocco. Casablanca instructions. the center, which articulates around the squares of Mohamed V and UN, can be visited on foot. Other walks require the use of a vehicle. Motorists and pedestrians, beware of traffic. Be avoided, For example, unintentional starting to green lights, one red light away from you guard a bus arriving at full speed. Program. One day may be enough to get a good overview of the city. But architecture buffs will gladly spend an extra day. 1st day. The morning will be spent visiting the city center and the mosque Hassan II. It will then go to the Corniche (Ain Daib), where you can see the marabout Sidi Abd er Rahman (about 3 km after Ain Diab). Back in the Anfa district. Day 2. Morning visit the outlying district of Habbous. then lunch at the port before proceeding through the medina and a thorough visit of the city center. Casablanca in history. Anfa. This site, now residential area west of the city, seems to have been known to the Phoenicians in the sixth. it has been lived at a time anterior well, as evidenced by several remains of Paleolithic industry and the "man from Casablanca," discovered in 1955 in the career of Sidi Abd er Rahman. The site is named after the Arab occupation anfa avce became the capital of the Berber kingdom of Berghout, Kharijites of obedience. In the twelfth the kingdom was conquered by the Almohad Sultan Abd el Mou'men. It retains its port functions. El Idrissi geographer Roger III of Sicily, as quoted Anfa airport of loading grain cargo. Corsair of the Portuguese coast. Prosperous small town, has at Anfa XV. Corsair bringing a fleet race ka in European waters, especially in Cadiz and the Portuguese coast. In 1468 the Infante Don Ferdinand of Portugal at the head of an armada of 50 ships, led a punitive expedition which led to the bag of Anfa. Forty years later, "fustes" privateers Anfa are active again, unleashing another punitive expedition in 1515. Casa Branca, Dar El Beida. Sixty years later the Portuguese, already well established in Mazagan (El Jadida), investing in rebuilding Anfa and the tonic as the Casa Branca. Anfa appears to mid-eighteenth as a military outpost protecting the road Mazagan, harassed by the incursions of neighboring tribes. The Portuguese abandoned after the earthquake of 1755. Around 1770, Sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah is the ruins and give it the name Dar El Beida, literal translation of the Portuguese name "White City". Casablanca. The main remnants of the city, particularly the Grand Mosque and Sidi El Borj Kairouani date from the time of Mohammed III At the end of the eighteenth, the English merchants were given permission to settle. they adopt the name of the city while translating it. Dar El Beida becomes Casablanca. But we are still far from the city an international dimension In 1830, the bar has only 600 inhabitants. The birth of the port. The real growth of the city, whose port activity is non-existent during the first decades, since the middle of XIX. increased European demand for grain product and textile raw material will lead to the installation of several French traders in 1850. But it was England who established the first consular representation 1857, followed by Spain in 1861 and France 1865. Promoted by the development of steam navigation, which makes easier access to open water port, Casablanca now offers scheduled with Europe. The population of 8000 inhabitants in 1860 reached 20,000 inhabitants in 1907. The port of Tangier and Casablanca supplants becomes the largest in Morocco. The French arrived. From the beginning of the century, the growth of traffic makes it necessary to create a modern port infrastructure. The work is entrusted to a French company in 1906. A year later, incidents on the site lead to the massacre of nine workers and the blockade of the Consulate of France, they serve as a pretext for military intervention Lyautey and French Henri Prost. The Resident General in Morocco (1912 - 1925) aims at the end of World War I to the administration and the development of the protectorate. He favors economic growth of Casablanca, who became the first active center of Morocco. With the urban architect Henri Prost, he decided the main options for its urban development. It has two high points corresponding to the urban plans of 1916 and 1946. The dramatic increase since the thirties has continued since Independence. Casablanca today. A young city. Since these crazy years, Casablanca has grown quickly, too quickly. The town of 20,000 inhabitants at the beginning of the century has continued to grow. The dynamism of the city, individualism developers and land speculation were Because the principles set "Mosaic of cities which have their faces individuals, their specific atmosphere, their morals and their picturesque figures," said Ahmed Sefrioui. The image is fair, although reflecting poetically contrasts that can be mounted in a more raw. They often turn violent between the luxury shops of downtown and suburban slums interminable between the businessman he forced to blow the horn of a passage to steal his Mercedes mirage city, came to swell the world daily in search of alms or work. Between rigor and modernity, between Islam and Westernness, synthesized Casablanca contradictions of the kingdom. A dynamic city. Casablanca is now home to nearly one-seventh of the Moroccan population and holds nearly all the vital activities of the country. The development of the port and the city go together. receiving of goods and raw materials, it draws to itself the main interest of the country and provides the manpower to operate them. Nursery framework of Moroccan and foreign businessmen, the city is the seat of the big banks, business, society and economy of the country offices, and major multinational companies. This attraction causes an imbalance in relation to the development of the rest the country. The government tries in vain to limit the region Casablanca economic investments representing nearly 50% of those carried out throughout the state during the year 80. Ultimately, food processing, metallurgical, chemical and textile jobs in the tertiary sector and provide trading, despite the concern for unemployment often too heavy, work in a population that has the best financial Benefit of Morocco, but pays more in return 50% of taxes levied on them. The Downtown. Restless and noisy, the center of Casablanca offers a remarkable architectural unity. This becomes clear from the beginning of this Drive contemplating the United Nations Plaza, designed by Joseph Marrast. Over the streets and avenues, we systematically rise to the head to see it from there, a column, a cantilever, a frieze. Not really buildings that stand out, but a succession of bars that are one of Casablanca's Art Deco sets the best preserved of the world. Departure: United Nations Plaza. Time: 2 pm to 3 pm; allow 30 minutes more with the visit of the medina. On the role of the UN, the administrative center of Casablanca, is the most harmonious architectural ensemble of the city. it was designed in 1920 by architect Joseph Marrast. The volumes are punctuated by a series of arches and accented by the use of a white stone that brings a colorful shade on white walls. An illuminated fountain, on the west side, working on weekends. The next este Square is bordered by the courthouse, which a porch gives access. On the right, the consulate of France is above the statue of Marshal Lyautey, by Fr Cogné 1933. She was once a center of the square. To the south lies the prefecture, north of the Post building (designed by Adrien Laforgue) Deep in the place of the UN, the Rue Abderrahman Sehraoui leads directly to the park of the Arab League. Park of the Arab League, built in 1918, continues a pleasant green area. It is above all the north spire of the former Cathedral of the Sacred Heart qu'éclairent concrete trellises. Built in 1930 by Paul Tournon, it is no longer used for worship today. The Casablanca Art Deco. many buildings of this period are in an area between the Avenue Hassan II Boulevard El Meskini and Boulevard Mohammed V. Of the former Sacred Heart Cathedral, cross the park of the Arab League to take the left Avenue Moulay Youssef. Beautiful Art Deco buildings rise on the Avenue Hassan II on the edge of the park. Continue on the Boulevard Alber Reitzer, that extends the boulevard from 11 January. Reached the intersection with Avenue Lalla Yacout, we can take a right then turn left onto the Boulevard Hassan al-Saghir. Again on the left follow the Boulevard Mohammed V with the central market where many florists. We'll see still many buildings of this period throughout which includes the boulevard, with the Avenue of the royal army, shops, hotels, restaurants and cafes most luxurious in the city. Just before getting up the UN, the Rue du Prince Moulay Abdallah has, too many swing Art Deco. Mohammed V Square, at the edge of the old medina and the modern city is the hub of the city around which the main arteries are ordered according to a plan radioconcentric. Underpass domed, due to the architect Zevaco, ease the passage. Most large hotels and airlines are in the area, particularly in the FAR Ave. North, towards the port, the Boulevard Felix Houphouet Boigny has many souvenir shops. Reach the Old Medina crossing the Avenue des FAR behind the Hyatt Regency, to reach the boulevard Tahar El Alaoui which follows the route of the ancient wall. It's actually an artery usually narrow, very busy and lined with many small shops selling all kinds of items. The old medina is partially surrounded by ramparts of the sixteenth and new ones constructed to obscure the view to customers of the Hyatt. It forms a tangled maze of streets which contrast with the modern buildings of the city today. For those who have seen other old towns, that they're not the most interesting. It is essential not to walk the night the day, we must be careful if you are alone. It succeeds in the new gate, Bab Jedid, also known as Bab Marrakech, which opens onto a small shady square and adorned with fountains. From there, the street el Afia enters the medina by the district Tnaker. We turn left at the end of the funds to engage in the Rue Sidi Fatah, which crosses the street Tnaker. You can see on the right, the church Buenaventura, founded by the English in 1891. This leads to a front garden, which is taken up on the right street Sour Jédid soon reaching the little square of Sidi el Kairouani. Here lies the shrine of Sidi el Kairouani erected in the early nineteenth in honor of this holy personage of XIV, a native of Kairouan, the first patron of the city. To the left of the square Scala is a former stronghold of XVIII. or to be discovered pools the marina and fishing port. Continuing beyond the Rue de la Marine, which passes the mosque Ould el Hamra, then straight down the Rue de la Douane which remains parallel to the walls and the Boulevard Almohad, we arrive at the square of Sidi Bou Smara where Kubba this is the marabou and a small cemetery in the shade of a beautiful banyan tree that forms one of the most charming corners of the medina. Through this plot to escape through an archway, you come rue Dar el Makhzen where you notice the mosque Dar el Makhzen or Great Mosque, built by Sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah. Passing between the Dar el Makhzen mosque and the square of Sidi Bou Smara, one joined to the este Boulevard Felix Houphouet Boigny. Cornice. The Hassan II mosque faces the ocean on which it was partially built. This new flagship of the Faithful, a masterpiece of Islamic art, was designed by a French architect and built by thousands of craftsmen. After the dive into the world of Arabian Nights, it will run along the ledge that gives the town its white appearance resort. Continuing along the seafront you will discover a marabout, very popular with tourists Moroccans but forgotten. Finally we will return by Anfa, the chic. Four very different images of the metropolis. Departure: Hassan II mosque. Duration: 2 h 30 3 h after 1 h at least for the mosque Hassan II, then an hour to the ledge where we s'aretera a drink, then 30 minutes to the marabout and another 30 minutes to return to the center. Transportation: By car or bus No. 9 The impressive Hassan II mosque, which advances to meet the ocena, is surrounded by a vast plaza that can accommodate 80,000 worshipers. Extending on a 9ha site, of which two thirds were taken from the sea, it was designed by French architect Michel Pinseau. it took the work of thousands of artisans from Safi, Marrakech and Fez, and nearly six years in group Bouygues to complete. At the top of the minaret, 200m high, a laser beam up to 30 km indicates the direction of Mecca. The Hassan II mosque, follow the Boulevard Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah, which extends from the boulevard the Corniche. We go first to the El Hank lighthouse, built by the French in 1905, before winning Ain Diab, popular resort of Casablanca, who come in numbers on weekends and evenings. Of all the hotels, restaurants, cafes and swimming pools which follow, we can notice the restaurant La Reserve, built in 1933 by architect George Renaudin. This futuristic building, built on concrete piers, advances on the ocean like a flying saucer. Continuing along the beach about 2 km, can be seen on the right of the marabout Sidi Abd er Rahman, a village perched on a rock in the ocean, it does at low tide and undermining. About thirty people living in the romantic place devoid of electricity, where one has a beautiful view loquée Casablanca and Hassan II. Since Ain Diab, retrace his steps to turn right onto Lido Boulevard. We won the residential district of Anfa, dotted beautiful villas surrounded by gardens. It is here that took place in 1943, the Casablanca Conference, historic meeting between Churchill, Roosevelt and General de Gaulle. Turning left onto the boulevard Alexandre I extended the Boulevard d'Anfa and the Avenue des FAR, we find instead Mohammed V. To the district Habbous. The main advantage of this walk is in the medina of Habbous that will enthrall fans of urban planning. Conducted from 1923 to absorb the slums, it was quickly occupied by wealthy Muslims who considered him an authentic medina. In fact, with its squares, shops and arcades, it is much more charming than the old medina. Access: the height of the United Nations Plaza, turn right onto Boulevard Paris then on the right of the Boulevard January 11, extended by the boulevard or Lahcen Ider. Then follow the street left Hadj Amar Riffi. Length: 10 km walk around by car have at least 2 hours depending on traffic. Through a residential area, it soon runs royal palace in Casablanca. From this palace, which adjoins the district Habbous, we will not see street lights in the style of Napoleon III and guns out of the walls. This palace was built in the 80s. Just after, turn right toward the Place Moulay Youssef from which you can visit on foot the new medina. The new town or district is a Muslim neighborhood Habbous narrow alleys made from 1923 to absorb some of the slums from agglomerate around the metropolis. This district was designed by architect Edmond Brion. In a carefully constructed, embellished by streets and squares that surround and overlap of stone arches, it has taken with its souks, artisan shops and souvenir shops, the face of a traditional medina. We notice some interesting buildings, such as the Pasha Mahakma located along the Boulevard Victor Hugo. Completed in 1952, the building served as a court official Muslim and living in the Pasha of Casablanca. The decoration, rich plaster artistically worked, was inspired by North African traditional architecture. the mahkama is separated by the place of my mosque, the mosque of Sidi Mohammed ben Youssef. can still be seen near the mosque Moulay Youssef, high in the center of a square surrounded by arcades. Take the car to continue on the Boulevard Victor Hugo and follow beyond the park Murdoch Avenue right of 2 March which led to the roundabout of Europe. Left the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, powerful mass of concrete, was built between 1953 and 1956 by architect A. In England and engineer Zimmer. Since Our Lady of Lourdes, Boulevard Mohammed Zektouni, left, then the Avenue Hassan II, at right will join the United Nations Plaza. To see more in the region: Azemmour (83 km), El Jadida (99 Km), Kasba of Boulemane (132 km), Mohammedia (28 km) from Casablanca. 1-From Casablanca to Meknes by Khemisset (257 Km from the S106, asphalt and little traffic). Variant quite picturesque Casablanca Rabat Meknes axis. Casablanca Boulevard exit by Ibn Tachfine and follow the direction of Tit Mellil and Meknes. 55 Km: Ben Slimane, the center of a rich agricultural region on the edge of the cork oak forest of Ziaida, market on Wednesday, September moussem around the marabout Sidi Slimane. 82 Km: After crossing the beautiful valley of Wadi el Bagration, panorama right on the mountains of the country Zaer. 86 km Sidi Bettache, village and marabou on the old track imperial Rabat Marrakech, in the bit of cork oak Ziaida. 96 to 104 km: good run through the valley of Wadi Korifla. 122 Km: Rommani Important market on Wednesday, September moussem. Follow the direction of 6 km from Rabat and turn right. Km 159: Col du Kaour, 400 m altitude 165 km: Maaziz. 200 km: Khemisset. Km 257: Meknes. 2 - From Casablanca to Marrakesh by the country Rehamna (234 Km by road P7). This route, which does interest other than allowing to quickly earn the prestigious capital of the South, through the main production centers of phosphates. Exit by Casablanca Avenue Moulay Hassan I and brahim Roudani Boulevard toward the airport Mohammed V. 7 Km: leave the right road to El Jadida and continue to Berrechid. 66 Km: Settat, is the economic center of Chaouia, plain little uneven between the mouth of Bouregreg, that of the Oum er Rbia. You can see in the center founded around a kasbah in the seventeenth by Moulay Ismail. There was a step on his trips from Fez to Marrakech. At the entrance of the city, for road S105 casbahs of Boulaouane. Km 114.5: Bridge Oum er Rbia flowing here between gypsum hills where grow the tamarisk. The route then crosses the plain of Rehamna, steppe lands quartzose and schistose little cultivated. 136 Km: Benguerir in the middle of a barren steppe; market on Tuesday. It then crosses the plain of Bahira where the marshy depression of Sedd el Mejnoun. According to Leo Africanus, was the sixteenth fish a large lake surrounded by woodland and good hunting. Km 197: Sidi Bou Othman, Hamlet almost two Koubbas among old wild jujube. This is where Colonel Mangin won a victory in August 1912, which allowed the French army to enter Marrakech. Beyond Sidi Bou Othman, the road crosses Djebilet, "Small Mountains" by a neck at 650 m altitude. Km 223: A bridge built around 1170 during the reign of Abu Youssef Yacoub, spanning the Oued Tensift. Km 224: left the road around the palm grove of Marrakech. Km 234: Marrakech.