We thought it would be a good idea to separate Fes and Casablanca, even if they were on the same day.
Not much time was spent in Casablanca, but we did stop at the Hassan II Mosque and the Mall of Morocco, a taste of two different sides. Again, we didn't want to seem like awkward tourists in the mall, so not many pictures were taken. There were stores like Gucci, Dolce and Gabana, and other ritzy stores. The mall of Morocco was so that rich people wouldn't fly to Paris or Barcelona for expensive goods, they could just stop in Casablanca.
The Hassan II mosque was enormous. That day was also very windy and bright, it was good to get out of the sun and into the dark mosque. This is he hammam underneath the mosque that is only used during Ramadan, and even then, very infrequently.
We ate lunch in the mall, and then continued to our final city...Marrakech, our desert oasis.
Not much time was spent in Casablanca, but we did stop at the Hassan II Mosque and the Mall of Morocco, a taste of two different sides. Again, we didn't want to seem like awkward tourists in the mall, so not many pictures were taken. There were stores like Gucci, Dolce and Gabana, and other ritzy stores. The mall of Morocco was so that rich people wouldn't fly to Paris or Barcelona for expensive goods, they could just stop in Casablanca.
The Hassan II mosque was enormous. That day was also very windy and bright, it was good to get out of the sun and into the dark mosque. This is he hammam underneath the mosque that is only used during Ramadan, and even then, very infrequently.
The minaret is the world's tallest and the whole mosque sits right on the ocean, it was a sight none of us will soon forget!
This door was made of titanium and opened by computers.
This is the main prayer space of the mosque, it was quiet and beautiful.
This is how we should run the rest of our classes back home, with Mr. Defaa as ruler...
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