One Day, Four Cities

CASABLANCA

We are starting our Sunday drive by visiting the port area of Casablanca. The large mosque I mentioned earlier, the Hassan II mosque, dominates the skyline of the second busiest port in Africa (Durban, South Africa is the busiest.) There is also an old lighthouse, built by the French, to let ships know where they were.  




Part of the ancient Fort built by the 
Portuguese in the 12th century

Visiting McDonalds at our first rest area.





RABAT

The wild seas at the coast of Rabat  


Street sweeper

Portuguese Fort

Entrance to the mosque and tombs of Mo5 and Hassan II,
the grandfather and father of the current king, M6, Mohammed the Sixth. 

To call the faithful to prayer

Guarding the tomb


The large gold casket is Mohammed V
The mosque
First group photo

Full Service at the gas station

MEKNES


The Thursday Gate into the old city

FES

Got to Fes late in the afternoon, with an hour to get to our rooms at the Marriott Jnan Palace Hotel, clean up some, and be ready to head out for a real Moroccan dinner. 











Including entertainment






We’ll spend more time Monday getting to know Fes, as we’re here for two nights. 

A Bientot !


NEXT: Fes, the Medina and More

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