Casablanca as a First Stop in Morocco

Most travelers to Morocco, leaving from the United States, land in Casablanca or the White City. The name Casablanca rolls off the tongue and entices travelers with romance and intrigue, but the African city lacks tourist attractions. The former French colonial port, fronting the Atlantic Ocean, matured into the country’s most modern and western-like city. Today, skyscrapers and a large business district fill the once-exotic marketplace. So, what do you do in Casablanca?  

In my opinion, three sites bring cherished memories and top the list of what to see and do in Casablanca:

• Dining at Rick’s Café
• Wandering the old city markets
• Touring inside the Haasan II Mosque