Casablanca, Morocco
Currency: Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Language: Arabic
Time Zone: GMT +1
Port location: 300 yds from the city centre.
Transport: Taxis wait by the ship.
Description: The second largest town in Africa and modelled on the French city of Marseilles, Casablanca is the most westernised of Moroccan cities.
Sightseeing and excursions: Hassan II Mosque; full-day trip to Marrakech with its Medina, Jemaa el Fna, Majorelle Gardens and bustling souk (market); full-day trip to the ancient seaside town of Essaouira.
Beaches: Various beach clubs allow day entry.
Shopping: Local handicrafts, leather goods, silks, cotton garments, carpets; bargaining is essential in the markets.
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