Oct 9 - Casablanca, Morocco
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amazonvWED 09OCT24 Casablanca, Morocco 09:00 AM 06:00 PM
Breakfast at the buffet
Highlights Of Casablanca
10:00 AM 4.00 Hrs
Delight in some of Casablanca’s most alluring attractions, including a bustling downtown market, a beguiling square, a charming neighborhood with enticing shops and one the world’s largest mosques. Immerse yourself in the colorful displays and scintillating aromas of the Central Market, bursting with offerings including fresh fruits, vegetables and spices. You’ll visit the expansive Mohammed V Square, a government and commercial center filled with buildings that blend Moorish and French Colonial architecture with art deco touches and a monumental fountain that often entertains onlookers with musical water shows. Explore the quaint Habous District, built in the 1930s by the French and festooned with a wonderful mix of French-inspired and Moroccan architecture in its souks, churches and mosques. You’ll stand in awe of the stunning Hassan II mosque, one of the world’s largest Islamic worship sites, which was inaugurated in 1993 and accommodates approximately 25,000 worshipers inside and another 80,000 outside. Gaze at its impressive sixty-story minaret, purportedly the world’s tallest, and notice that the mosque is perched on a promontory that extends into the Atlantic Ocean. Following your guided tour, you’ll appreciate free time to shop, perhaps to purchase a souvenir to commemorate the magic of captivating Casablanca.
This tour includes approximately 1 ½ hours of moderate walking/standing, plus any additional walking at the guest’s discretion during free time. It is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. The tour does not include an interior visit of the Hassan II Mosque, only a photo stop. The order of the sites viewed or visited may vary. Again no 1.5 hours walking
mom was grumpy and absolutely miserable and vocal about it she couldnt keep her mouth shut again
She hates sitting still and bus tours are not for her
it was a poor tour, not great english from the guide, not many interesting facts, lots of looking at things then off to the next thing, lots of traffic
the group got to look at olives but not buy any
I stayed back with the older australian couple and they were old and slow and we got lost from the group, luckily mom was GPS tagged and she had kept up with the group
Apparently the tour guide wanted to leave us behind
poor Liz needs a foldable cane (australian couple)
Got back late, had lunch on the pool deck
next up tea? nope missed that and napped
dinner at 7 at prime 7, perhaps we should try for earlier?
Had a light dinner because the ship was ROCKING the captain came on multiple times to caution us, housekeeping moved things like the plants to the floor
Breakfast at the buffet
Highlights Of Casablanca
10:00 AM 4.00 Hrs
Delight in some of Casablanca’s most alluring attractions, including a bustling downtown market, a beguiling square, a charming neighborhood with enticing shops and one the world’s largest mosques. Immerse yourself in the colorful displays and scintillating aromas of the Central Market, bursting with offerings including fresh fruits, vegetables and spices. You’ll visit the expansive Mohammed V Square, a government and commercial center filled with buildings that blend Moorish and French Colonial architecture with art deco touches and a monumental fountain that often entertains onlookers with musical water shows. Explore the quaint Habous District, built in the 1930s by the French and festooned with a wonderful mix of French-inspired and Moroccan architecture in its souks, churches and mosques. You’ll stand in awe of the stunning Hassan II mosque, one of the world’s largest Islamic worship sites, which was inaugurated in 1993 and accommodates approximately 25,000 worshipers inside and another 80,000 outside. Gaze at its impressive sixty-story minaret, purportedly the world’s tallest, and notice that the mosque is perched on a promontory that extends into the Atlantic Ocean. Following your guided tour, you’ll appreciate free time to shop, perhaps to purchase a souvenir to commemorate the magic of captivating Casablanca.
·Revel in the sights and scents of Casablanca’s exciting Central Market, which overflows with fresh foods.
·Marvel at the Moorish and art deco-influenced French Colonial architecture in Mohammed V Square.
·Stroll past souks and artisan shops in the Habous Quarter, browsing items ranging from olives to handicrafts.
·See the massive Hassan II mosque, which accommodates approximately 25,000 worshippers inside and 80,000 outside. ·Take advantage of time at your leisure to shop, enjoy a refreshment or explore on your own.
This tour includes approximately 1 ½ hours of moderate walking/standing, plus any additional walking at the guest’s discretion during free time. It is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. The tour does not include an interior visit of the Hassan II Mosque, only a photo stop. The order of the sites viewed or visited may vary.
mom was grumpy and absolutely miserable and vocal about it she couldnt keep her mouth shut again
She hates sitting still and bus tours are not for her
it was a poor tour, not great english from the guide, not many interesting facts, lots of looking at things then off to the next thing, lots of traffic
the group got to look at olives but not buy any
I stayed back with the older australian couple and they were old and slow and we got lost from the group, luckily mom was GPS tagged and she had kept up with the group
Apparently the tour guide wanted to leave us behind
poor Liz needs a foldable cane (australian couple)
Got back late, had lunch on the pool deck
next up tea? nope missed that and napped
dinner at 7 at prime 7, perhaps we should try for earlier?
Had a light dinner because the ship was ROCKING the captain came on multiple times to caution us, housekeeping moved things like the plants to the floor
