You all must be familiar with the ancient country named Morocco. This country
has a lot of legends and myths associated with it. It has a certain charm that
is inevitable to see. It will be impossible to look at the city and miss the
attraction and pull of the historical legends and mysteries. Casablanca is an
important city and port located at the west of Morocco.
It is situated near the Atlantic Ocean. It is actually the chief port of
Morocco. Although Rabat is the capital city, in all important essence of
economy, Casablanca is the center of economic bustle. It is all for the
country's benefit. The industrial
sector in Casablanca has been working and evolving at a very high pace
throughout the years and increasing the outputs in a very large number for the
country. Casablanca has been a very strong economic contender for the top
position in the past too and it is interesting to see it remain that way
throughout the years to this time.
An added interest factor in the
history of the city is that it has not been a natural port as you may think. It
is an artificially constructed port that is working through the years and
earning the revenues by the time. Also this is the most famous artificial port
by far. The industrial development makes it take away
the prized main position of being the industrial zone
of the whole country. More to know, The Royal Casablanca army has its naval
headquarters just inside the city making it famous even more. The city is
located on the breadbasket plain of the country which is named as Chawiiya.
There are not many water courses in the city. One of the few that there are
includes the famous Oued Bouskoura that is small
in size but serves it purpose quite well.
Casablanca also houses world's 3rd largest mosque.
Hassan II mosque has room for 25,000 people and 8,000 more can be accommodated
in the courtyard of this mosque. The minaret of Hassan II mosque is world's
tallest towering at the height of 210 meters. It's the most remarkable piece of
architecture in the whole Africa.
Being an industrial center, Casablanca
has a well developed transportation system. Two International airports provides
connection to all the important parts of the world. Coaches, a developing metro
and taxis are available for inter
city and outside city transportation. A tram system is also being developed.
Casablanca is famous for its football clubs. There are two famous athlete clubs
Raja club Athlete and Wayded Athlete club. Tennis is also a famous sport of
Casablanca.
Climate of Casablanca is very moderate and most of the time
cool breeze adds to the pleasant weather. Casablanca is a backbone for the
economy of Morocco. The seaports of Casablanca provide most of the import and
export. The largest export is phosphate. The other industries are fish, furniture, glass,
electronics, textiles, leather goods etc. huge shopping centers are being
constructed all over Casablanca entailing to the rising economy.
