Romantic and mysterious Casablanca

Casablanca, you are more wonderful than imagined! Speaking of Casablanca, it is romantic and mysterious, with many reasons to bring you here. The must-see in Casablanca is definitely the "Hassan II Mosque" with the world's tallest minaret! This is the only mosque in Morocco open to foreigners and non-Muslims, and it is also the third largest mosque in the world. The exquisite level of the mosque is already enough to leave you in awe from the outside. The most special feature is the retractable roof, which uses a lot of complex geometric decorations. Because the weather was nice, we were lucky to catch the moment when the roof opened. Sunlight poured in, making the entire hall transparent and magnificent. Moroccan architectural style is fully displayed here. The decorations are mainly complex geometric patterns and plant vines, so the Moroccan-style mosaics handcrafted and pieced together are spread throughout the building. In addition to the mosque, there are also supporting facilities such as baths, religious schools, and libraries. It is definitely the place in Casablanca worth spending half a day! 2/10 Governor's Palace. It was once used as a local court and to receive state guests. Generally, it requires a guide to enter. In fact, this is also a great place for taking photos because the design of the Governor's Palace is very special. Once, Morocco and Spain were both under the rule of the Moorish Almoravid dynasty, and the "Spanish-Moorish" architectural style developed during this period was applied here. Similar architectural styles can also be seen in Spain's Alhambra. The patterns on the walls. It is said that due to the taboo of idol worship, 3/10 The Casablanca Cathedral was built in 1930. After Morocco's independence, it was converted into a cultural center where many exhibitions are held. Next to this Gothic Revival building is a small garden in typical Moroccan style. 4/10 Museum. Built in the 1940s, it showcases works collected by local merchants from around the world. The museum has three floors, where you can see a large number of artworks, paintings, small furniture, and many pieces of Moroccan jewelry from the 19th and 20th centuries, serving as a display center for local Moroccan artists. 5/10 Habous Market, this area was built by the French in the 1930s, so the buildings around here have a bit of a "mixed" vibe. Although this is a typical tourist destination, it is very local and worth a visit. There are vendors selling handmade woven bags, embroidered carpets, local utensils... it's very lively. The most special thing is that there are many seemingly old bookstores near the market. They sell many Arabic books, with some books adorned with golden embellishments, said to be the Quran written in classical Arabic. It is heard that modern standard Arabic originates from the Quran.