As Time Go By
Casablanca, the unavoidable, the must-see of whole of Morocco. Of course, prior to the trip, we did watch the movie. None of us found love, but I did get my hands on a stunning pair of mocassins. Undoubtingly the most urban city we have encountered up to now, we mostly shopped, ate, slept, went to spas, in brief, a myriad of activities we could have done in Montreal...oops?
Relax, Renew, Revitalize
After the harsh days we have been through, we decided to go to Spa & Hammam Istanbul. It turned out that a Turkish bath and massage was exactly what we needed! 
Hassan II Mosque
The mosque is probably the Eiffel Tower of Casablanca. Dominating the whole city, the minaret is topped with a laser pointing towards Mecca (wikipedia.org). In 1961, King Hassan II ordered the construction of a mosque in honour of departed king, and his father, King Mohammed V. The building, finished in 1993, has a massive, glorious interior where thousands of men worked on. Definitely the highlight of the city.
Hôtel Central
We were really lucky to have a room on the third floor of the "Hôtel Central" for the panorama it gave us on the city. The old medina was the first thing we saw every morning as we opened the velvet curtains.
Eating Chinese in Morocco
This time, we didn't go to a traditional Moroccan restaurant, but a Chinese restaurant on Chaouia Street. (https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g293732-d6591655-Reviews-Restaurant_le_Nouveau_Dragon-Casablanca_Grand_Casablanca_Region.html) It's been a while since we've taste the flavors of the Middle Kingdom. It was such a colorful and delightful dish. It was pleasant to the eyes, to the stomach and to the wallet. :)
Visited on April 12th to April 16th 2017
It looks delicious!
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