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Morocco - May, 2006

Morocco - May, 2006

This gallery contains images taken on Gate 1 Travel's Affordable Morocco tour. The tour began in Casablanca and included visits to Rabat, Meknes, Fez, and Marrakesh.

All images in this gallery are Copyright 2006 © Ronald Correia. CONTACT me for permission to use any image in this gallery.
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<center>Soccer Fans <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>As we boarded our bus for an afternoon tour of Casablanca, we spotted this gang of soccer fans parading down the main street in front of the hotel. </center>
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Soccer Fans

Casablanca, Morocco

As we boarded our bus for an afternoon tour of Casablanca, we spotted this gang of soccer fans parading down the main street in front of the hotel.

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  • <center>Soccer Fans <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>As we boarded our bus for an afternoon tour of Casablanca, we spotted this gang of soccer fans parading down the main street in front of the hotel. </center>
  • <center>Soccer Celebration <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>These soccer fans enjoyed demonstrating in front of a captive audiance. </center>
  • <center>Hassan II Mosque <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>The Mosque of Hassan II is the second largest religious building in the world after the mosque in Mecca. </center>
  • <center>Courtyard at Hassan II Mosque <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>The complex covers 968,774 square feet. Two-thirds of the complex is built over the sea. </center>
  • <center>Ornate Doors to Mosque <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>The double doors that line the mosque are clad in incised bronze. They are shaped like pointed arches and are flanked by columns. </center>
  • <center>Steps <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>The lines formed by the narrow steps leading up to the mosque are quite captivating. </center>
  • <center>Steps to the Mosque <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>The mosque was designed by Michel Pinseau and required the work of 35,000 craftsmen to complete the structure. </center>
  • <center>Mosque Interior <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>We had hoped to enter the mosque, however a recent change in visitors' hours prevented that. I was still able to capture this image of the grand interior. </center>
  • <center>Exterior Archways <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>Open archways line the courtyard. In the morning, students can be seen pacing the courtyard or sitting beneath the arches preparing for their exams. </center>
  • <center>Hassan II Mosque and Courtyard <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>The mosque opened in 1993 and by royal edict is open to all visitors. </center>
  • <center>Corniche d'Ain Diab <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>This is the upscale resort section of Casablanca. Many resorts line the area from the El Hank Lighthouse in the east to the marabout of Sidi Abderrahman in the west. </center>
  • <center>Resorts <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>Nestled along the Atlantic coast, the resorts in the Corniche section sport elaborate swimming pools, but also take advantage of numerous tidal pools near their beachfront properties. </center>
  • <center>Palm Trees in Casablanca <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>Palm trees line the main road in the Corniche section of Casablanca. </center>
  • <center>Grotto at Our Lady of Lourdes <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>This grotto outside the Catholic church Our Lady of Lourdes in Casablanca (not the famous one in France) has a small altar and votive candles. </center>
  • <center>Stained Glass Windows <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>Our Lady of Lourdes in Casablanca is famous for its stained glass windows. </center>
  • <center>Stained Glass Windows <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>The entire interior of the church is lined with beautiful stained glass. </center>
  • <center>Main Altar <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>In stark contrast to the stained glass windows lining the church, the main altar is rather plain. </center>
  • <center>Stained Glass Windows <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>The stained glass mosaics are true works of art. </center>
  • <center>Colorful Flowers <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>These beautiful flowers were in bloom just outside the church. </center>
  • <center>Street Scene in Casablanca <br><br>Casablanca, Morocco <br><br>This is a typical street scene just outside our hotel in Casablanca. </center>
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