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Discover Morocco through an itinerary tour from Casablanca<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Casablanca is the first city that comes to many people’s minds when you mention Morocco. Spanish for the White House, Casablanca is the biggest Moroccan city and the pumping heart of the Moroccan economy. Since Casablanca is the first economic center in Africa, it\u2019s one of the most cosmopolitan cities on the continent, making it very tourist-friendly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Starting your<\/span> Morocco tour from Casablanca<\/span><\/a> will allow you to get to know Morocco from a whole different perspective. As opposed to other popular Moroccan cities like Marrakech and Fez, Casablanca is a coastal city with some decent beaches, which is also a plus if you\u2019re into sunbathing on a beach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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So, let\u2019s find out why you should start your Morocco journey from Casablanca, known among the locals as \u201cCasa\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tours and trips that starts from Casablanca to the desert and several cities<\/p>\n

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First, let\u2019s Find Out More About Casablanca!<\/span><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a lot to know about Casablanca if you\u2019re interested in the city. Casa has been one of the key locations for some of the most important events in history. And aside from its delightful weather, Casablanca is a lively city. While it might be too loud for your taste, it\u2019s part of the aesthetic of Casablanca.\u00a0<\/span>
Let\u2019s find out more about the city, starting with history.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

History of Casablanca<\/span><\/h3>\n

The history of Casablanca is divided into three stages for the sake of convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stage I<\/span><\/h4>\n

The area we know now as Casablanca is believed to be inhabited ever since the 7th century BC. The original settlers were the Amazighs. In the old times, the coasts of Casablanca were a remarkable port for the Phoenicians and later the Romans.\u00a0<\/span>
Leo Africanus<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>an Andalusian Diplomat and Geographer from the 15th century AD<\/span><\/i>) describes the city of Anfa (the old name for Casa) as the most prosperous city on the Atlantic coasts, thanks to its fertile lands.\u00a0<\/span>
Casablanca (Anfa back then) was a major settlement of the old Berber Independent state of <\/span>Barghawata, <\/span><\/a>which rose along with many other Berber states against the Ummayad Caliphate in the 8th century AD.\u00a0<\/span>
Casablanca remained part of the Barghawata state until the <\/span>Almoravid Dynasty <\/span><\/a>conquered it in the 12th century AD, adding it to the Moroccan empire, which used to include Southern Spain (Andalusia) and Portugal. The Arabs mixed with the Amazighs during these times, making Casablanca one of the first areas in Morocco where the Moroccan Dialect developed, which is essentially a bastard language developed from mixing Arabic and Tamazight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Stage II\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

In the 14th century, Anfa was one of the main ports of the Atlantic before a major revolt against the ruling dynasty (the <\/span>Mirinids<\/span><\/a>) that resulted in the port becoming a hub for outlaws and pirates. The Portuguese saw an opportunity in the chaos, which lead them to seize the port, destroying everything, and rebuilding it to their advantage. That\u2019s when Casablanca got its contemporary name; the Portuguese built a white military fortress in the location that they named <\/span>Casa Branca<\/span><\/i>, i.e., the white house.\u00a0<\/span>
After an earthquake destroyed the European settlements in the 18th century, Sultan <\/span>Mohammed ben Abdallah<\/span><\/a> (1756\u20131790) rebuilt the city, keeping its Portuguese name. In Arabic, it\u2019s spelled <\/span>ad-D\u0101r al-Bay\u1e0d\u0101\u02bc<\/span><\/i> (\u0627\u0644\u062f\u0627\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0628\u064a\u0636\u0627\u0621), which is a direct translation to the Spanish name<\/span> casa blanca<\/span><\/i>. The city grew to be a strong port again with the support Spaniards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Stage III<\/span><\/h4>\n

By the end of the 19th century, Casablanca was one of the main trade centers between the Muslim world and Europe, with tea being transported from Britain, making its first introduction to Moroccan culture back in those times.\u00a0<\/span>
By the dawn of the new century (20th century) the colonial eandevours of France succeeded in subjugating the city under their infleunce.\u00a0<\/span>
Casablanca also played a major role in WWII for holding the famous Anfa Conferance where U.K. Prime Minister<\/span> Winston Churchill<\/span><\/a> and U.S. President<\/span> Franklin D. Roosevelt<\/span><\/a>, along with other Allies generals discussed the progress of the war.\u00a0<\/span>
In 1956 AD, Morocco regained its full independence, which made Casablanca go through many changes that led to where the city is today: one of the most important economic and cosmopolitan hubs of Africa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Geography of Casablanca<\/span><\/h3>\n

As mentioned before, Casablanca is located in Western Morocco on the coast of the Atlantic. Casablanca has some of the most fertile lands in Morocco, making agriculture a big thing in the region.\u00a0<\/span>
Casablanca is home to more than 3 million people, and it covers an area of 220 km<\/span>2<\/span> (80 sq mi). The industry sector is also a big thing in Casablanca, with most of Morocco\u2019s industry being there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The climate of Casablanca<\/span><\/h3>\n

The climate of Casablanca is considered a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. Casablanca gets its cool breezes from the Canary currents of the Atlantic. A lot of Americans find the climate of Casablanca very similar to Los Angles. Casablanca is mostly sunny the whole year with an average of 72 days of rain.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
Starting your Morocco tour from Casablanca will prepare you for the climate in Morocco, which tends to be really hot in the non-costal cities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Culture of Casablanca<\/span><\/h3>\n

As you can deduce from the history of Casablanca, it\u2019s a culturally diverse city. While it\u2019s a cosmopolitan city, Islam is still the most dominant religion in Casa. You can tell that by looking at Hassan II mosque, which is one of the most culturally significant buildings in Morocco.\u00a0<\/span>
Casablanca is a busy city that\u2019s hard to keep up with. People from all sorts of life inhabit the city. And there\u2019s a huge range of diversity when it comes to social and economic status. Casa can be very luxurious at times, but it can also be very down-to-earth and even seem poor in many places.\u00a0<\/span>
Casa is also known for its rich art scene; it\u2019s one of the best places to explore contemporary Moroccan art if that\u2019s your thing. There are plenty of galleries, cultural centers, music shows, movies, and museums to explore in Casablanca before you head to other spots in Morocco.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

People of Casablanca<\/span><\/h3>\n

People from all walks of life inhabit Casablanca. People from all over the world live in Casa. Aside from the significant community of Sub-Saharan Africans who live in Casa, there\u2019s a Jewish community, a Christian community, a Chinese community, and any type of community you can think of in Casablanca.<\/span><\/p>\n

Festivals in Casablanca<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re lucky enough to have time to schedule your tour from Casablanca during a local festivity, you\u2019ll be able to experience a different face of the city.\u00a0<\/span>
Some of the most important occasions for people in Casablanca are Muslim holidays like the month of Ramadan and the Eid Adha holiday (the holiday of sacrifice).\u00a0<\/span>
Other cultural festivals include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n