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January 12, 2005 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC Passport Destination: Casablanca, Morocco Packing Round 1. All of these statements about Casablanca are true except CAPITAL OF MOROCCO . 2. The large traffic roundabout called Place Des NATIONS UNIES is the heart of Casablanca. 3 Have plenty of DIRHAM on hand for shopping in Casablanca's markets. 4. Casablanca's famed HASSAN II Mosque is one of the largest religious monuments in the world. 5. While Arabic is Morocco's official language, FRENCH is widely spoken in Casablanca . 6. Casablanca`s MEDINA (old city) is noted for narrow alleys and interesting shops. Picture: mosque Departure Round 1. This slow-cooked meat and vegetable stew is one of Morocco`s most common dishes. TAJINE 2. After sixty years, RICK'S Café, honoring the movie "Casablanca" opened in 2004. 3. This director earned an Oscar for the 1942 movie "Casablanca". MICHAEL CURTIZ 4 Casablanca is separated from eastern Morocco by the HIGH ATLAS Mountain Range. 5. Rajacasablanca and Wydadcasablanca are two popular SOCCER teams. Picture: white building with arches and gold trim On Tour 1. One of the city's darkest days was in 1907 when the FRENCH bombarded Casablanca. 2 People going to Rabat fly into Casablanca`s MOHAMMED V International Airport. 3. The traditional Moroccan art of "zellij" is evident in Casablanca. What is it? MOSAIC TILEWORK 4. "Ligue Arebe" is the name of the city's largest PARK . 5. The suburb of "Ain Diab" is most noted for its BEACHES . 6. You'll get your fill of this national beverage while in Casablanca. MINT TEA 7. This French Resident General`s policies gave the city its parks and wide boulevards. GENERAL LYAUTEY Picture: large church 8. "Sidi abeder Rahman" is a small "marabout," which is a HOLY SHRINE . 9. This product makes up the majority of the exports leaving the port of Casablanca. PHOSPHATES 10. Mohammedia, less than 20 miles from Casablanca, is the center of Morocco's PETROLEUM industry. 11. The nearby capital city of Rabat is dominated by the KASBAH that sits on a high bluff. 12. The Oulja POTTERY/CRAFT CO-OP is a worthwhile day trip from Casablanca. Bonus Question One Casablanca's city walls are generally LOWER when compared with those of other Moroccan cities. Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Morocco is Casablanca found? Area 1 Picture: clock tower Slide Show 1. The landmark Hassan II Mosque was designed by this French architect. MICHEL PINSEAU 2. This building's huge main door was inspired by Persian architecture. PALACE OF JUSTICE 3. Although now abandoned, SACRED HEART Cathedral is still a Casablanca landmark. 4. During the month of Ramadan, a clock tower sounds a siren to mark the end of this. DAILY FAST Clues for next destination: White House Historical roots Hometown |