Nov 3, 2009 - Here's lookin' at you kid

Salam! I'm sitting in our plush hotel in the "romantic" city of Casablanca! On 10/30 we were in Marrakech which is actually a really cool city! We went on a tour of the city and saw the Koutoubian Mosque which is a really huge and beautiful mosque from the 4th century which is the most famous monument in Marrakech/ We also went through the Saadian tombs which are beautiful. ... and is pretty awesome! Now we are in Casablanca which in reality is a very dirty and crowded city, not at all the romantic place you would imagine! However our hotel is nice and we got to see Rick's Cafe which is based on Rick's bar from the movie and is very kitchy indeed! We also got to see the Hassan II Mosque which is the third largest mosque in the world. ... Its really gorgeous and is the only mosque in Morocco that infidels can go into.Salam! I'm sitting in our plush hotel in the "romantic" city of Casablanca! On 10/30 we were in Marrakech which is actually a really cool city! We went on a tour of the city and saw the Koutoubian Mosque which is a really huge and beautiful mosque from the 4th century which is the most famous monument in Marrakech/ We also went through the Saadian tombs which are beautiful. ... and is pretty awesome! Now we are in Casablanca which in reality is a very dirty and crowded city, not at all the romantic place you would imagine! However our hotel is nice and we got to see Rick's Cafe which is based on Rick's bar from the movie and is very kitchy indeed! We also got to see the Hassan II Mosque which is the third largest mosque in the world. ... Its really gorgeous and is the only mosque in Morocco that infidels can go into....

Feb 14, 2009 - My First Day In Casablanca

Well, after a long day of travel, no sleep, and listening to a bunch of french people fight on the last flight about a lady with some wild ass kids, i finally made it to Morocco. I am in Casablanca just for the night, good thing too because this city is a dump. ... Tomorrow morn we leave for another small town about 3 hours away so im looking forward to that.Well, after a long day of travel, no sleep, and listening to a bunch of french people fight on the last flight about a lady with some wild ass kids, i finally made it to Morocco. I am in Casablanca just for the night, good thing too because this city is a dump. ... Tomorrow morn we leave for another small town about 3 hours away so im looking forward to that....

Nov 28, 2008 - Morocco

Morocco, Casablanca, & Marrakech November 28, 2008 Today we are on the continent of Africa, the country of Morocco, and the city of Casablanca with a tour to Marrakech. ... Because Marrakech (by the way it was sunny and warm there) is so far from Casablanca, we had to leave at 6:30. ... As we drove through the streets of Casablanca I was taken by how clean and lovely it was; not what I expected. ...

Nov 28, 2008 - Casablanca

“Take me to the Casbah!” Well, we learned quickly enough that there is no ONE Casbah. He’s also built individual palaces for his four wives in Casablanca. ... Nice! Although we had signed up for a tour of “ancient” Rabat, we actually saw and learned more about the “new” Rabat.“Take me to the Casbah!” Well, we learned quickly enough that there is no ONE Casbah. He’s also built individual palaces for his four wives in Casablanca. ... Nice! Although we had signed up for a tour of “ancient” Rabat, we actually saw and learned more about the “new” Rabat....

Jul 28, 2008 - Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco

July 27 2008 This morning’s breakfast was in the dining room of the Hotel Majestic in Meknes.July 27 2008 This morning’s breakfast was in the dining room of the Hotel Majestic in Meknes....

Jul 22, 2008 - Casablanca to Fes

July 22 2008 A nice refreshing shower in the morning is always a great way to start the day. I went with an attendant to a newspaper stand and purchased two maps: one of Casablanca and the other of Morocco. ... Armed with our maps and a sense of dread and adventure we pulled out.July 22 2008 A nice refreshing shower in the morning is always a great way to start the day. I went with an attendant to a newspaper stand and purchased two maps: one of Casablanca and the other of Morocco. ... Armed with our maps and a sense of dread and adventure we pulled out....

Jul 5, 2008 - Morroco! Salamo Alikom

I arrived in Morocco! Yay! Got a ride in a shuttle van to my hotel & arrived to get some real sleep at about 3am. Beth came up to meet me later that morning (she flew into Marrakech) & we were off to explore Casablanca. ... It's essentially a town of grey buildings & white taxis.I arrived in Morocco! Yay! Got a ride in a shuttle van to my hotel & arrived to get some real sleep at about 3am. Beth came up to meet me later that morning (she flew into Marrakech) & we were off to explore Casablanca. ... It's essentially a town of grey buildings & white taxis....

Jun 19, 2008 - YPO visit

By Eric Today was a special treat for us. Omar, a Morocco YPO member, was kind enough to invite our family to his home in Casablanca for lunch. ... His brother, Ibrahim (also a YPO member) and Ibrahim’s family, all came to join us as well.By Eric Today was a special treat for us. Omar, a Morocco YPO member, was kind enough to invite our family to his home in Casablanca for lunch. ... His brother, Ibrahim (also a YPO member) and Ibrahim’s family, all came to join us as well....

May 11, 2008 - Marakesh to Casablanca

Hello All, All,s well. Today we took the train to Casablanca and toured the second largest mosque in the world and we were actually allowed inside. ...

Jan 23, 2008 - We've arrived safely in Casablanca

The plane trip to Dubai wasn't too bad considering the 11 hours it took. Even though it's only our second day in Casablanca, everyone seems happy and excited. ... Our hotel is funky, with a great lounge area downstairs - we sit around playing cards and the kids write in their diaries while we drink Moroccan mint tea.The plane trip to Dubai wasn't too bad considering the 11 hours it took. Even though it's only our second day in Casablanca, everyone seems happy and excited. ... Our hotel is funky, with a great lounge area downstairs - we sit around playing cards and the kids write in their diaries while we drink Moroccan mint tea....

Jan 7, 2008 - ¡Hasta la vista, muñeca! ;-) ¡ Bismillah, Casablanca!

Llegamos a Casablanca cuando el domingo 6 de enero atardecía. ... Teníamos intención de cenar en el Bavaria, lo recomendaba Lonely Planet, pero resulta que cierra los domingos :-( En lugar de lamentarme, opté por volver a escuchar a Abdallah y su laúd medieval en el restaurante del hotel Guynemer.Llegamos a Casablanca cuando el domingo 6 de enero atardecía. ... Teníamos intención de cenar en el Bavaria, lo recomendaba Lonely Planet, pero resulta que cierra los domingos :-( En lugar de lamentarme, opté por volver a escuchar a Abdallah y su laúd medieval en el restaurante del hotel Guynemer....

Jan 2, 2008 - Casa revisited

I'm back in Casa, it's like a wet Wednesday in January here, probably because it is a wet Wednesday in January here.I'm back in Casa, it's like a wet Wednesday in January here, probably because it is a wet Wednesday in January here....