...linked to modernization to pop up. Casablanca is the only city I am aware of in Morocco, to have a red light district. However, the area can be quite dangerous and I would recommend you try to stay clear of this area around Blvd Hassan Seghir and Rue Mohammed Smiha ...
FRADUC 28.08.2000
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Review of Casablanca (Morocco)
Advantages: lively city Disadvantages: intimidating, unwelcoming, crazy traffic
...i took a cruise and Casablanca was our second port of call, and the one on our itinerary we most looked forward to visiting.
We had been promised welcoming people, and great shopping in the soukes (markets). We lasted a whole hour before heading back to our ship in an almighty hurry.
From the moment we stepped out of our petit taxi (which are allowed to carry no more than 3 passengers) we knew it was going to be a disappointment. Cars and buses ... ...leave you until you had at least handled their goods. this all in the first half hour. The next was spent trying to shake off a local who had followed us from the minute we had entered the first shop and despite our attempts to persuade him in a friendly manner that we did not need him to show us around he (and 3 other "friends") tagged beside us trying to persuade us to go with him to the Medina (the old part of the city containing over 200 soukes). ...
donna11 17.06.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Casablanca (Morocco)
Advantages: Western comforts if that's your thing Disadvantages: Wealth divide, Lack of culture, unfriendly locals
I arrived in Casablanca by train and took a taxi to the city centre where i planned to stay. The taxi driver seemed to drive around in circles even though I'd given him a map in French of where I wanted to go, eventually dropping me off around half a mile away.
I'd spent a bit of time in Morocco in the cities and desert and was wholey disappointed by Casablanca. Travelling on a budget I saw most of what the westerners staying at the beach resorts ... ...streets and plenty of fighting between the locals.
The city itself is trying to be as western as possible. Plenty of boutiques and fast food restaurants and the touristy market in the old town area is overpriced and low quality compared to the other regions in the country.
The hassan II mosque on the coast is something worth going to see. Apparently the 3rd largest in the world and the hammams are beautiful. The detail and effort is exceptional ...
Naturalsponge 18.03.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Casablanca (Morocco)
Advantages: coastal area beauitful Disadvantages: beggars
...to where i was stopping. Casablanca town is very busy and you have to be careful as there are a lot of beggars and would steal from you given the opportunity. So be aware when taking money out in the street, The markets are very busy and cheap but be aware of pickpockets.
The local food is really nice and the tagine made with lamb is the best i have ever tasted. Food in morocco is very fresh and would not pass the food safety standards of england ...
redrag 05.07.2004
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