Tag Archives: Casablanca

Mosque in Casablanca

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Mardi

Looking out from under an arch in the Habous Quarter of Casablanca is this view of a towering mosque bathed in stormy light.  Perfect photo op.

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Habous Quarter

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Mardi

The Habous Quarter is a market within walking distance of the Makama Law Courts in Casablanca, Morocco.  It was built by the French and is a typical merchant area, with unique, winding alleyways, shaded squares and small shops.  On display … Continue reading →

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Makama Law Courts

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Mardi

I would never have visited the Makama Law Courts in Casablanca, Morocco, if I had been on my own as the description didn’t sound particularly interesting.  I would have missed another of the artistic wonders of the North African world.  … Continue reading →

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Modern and Traditional

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Mardi

Casablanca is an interesting place to watch people.  Clothing is a mixture of modern and traditional, modest and less modest.  The city is modern with plenty of cars and traffic, but there are enclaves of the old tucked in among … Continue reading →

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Muslim Ablutions

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Mardi

Muslims are required to perform ritual purification by washing their feet, hands, face, head, and ears before prayer.  Down a flight of stairs in the Hassam II mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, we entered the ablution room.  It is a very … Continue reading →

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Mosque Silhouette

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Mardi

This photo shows a wall with a door that face toward the ocean with all the light coming at the camera.  It was a perfect opportunity for a silhouette within the Hassam II mosque in Casablanca, Morocco.

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Architecture and Design

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Mardi

The mosque of Hassam II in Casablanca, Morocco, is a gallery of wonderful architecture and design.  The approach to the mosque is across an expansive, patterned, marble plaza with archways and mosaic fountains.  Doors are immense and ornamented with intricate, … Continue reading →

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Mosque of Hassan II

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Mardi

We walked to the mosque of Hassan II, where the sun’s golden glow slowly traveled from the tip of the world’s tallest minaret down to the plaza.  It is huge, magnificent building commissioned by King Hassan II, of Morocco, and … Continue reading →

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Rick’s Cafe, Casablanca

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Mardi

Fall is over.  Snowfall piled up close to 20 inches of the white stuff last night and is still falling.  It is beautiful, but the cold makes me yearn for the warm climate of Morocco in North Africa.  First stop … Continue reading →

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