Day 3

I packed my bags first thing in the morning and headed for Casablanca. It was about an hour drive by small taxi. I paid the 250 dirham fee, then continued through the glorious city for attractions. I was most interested in sight-seeing, and this popular tourist city offered tons of it. I was in the middle of the city, so I headed for the Hassen II Mosque. From the tourist information, this monument was a major highlight in Casablanca, and as arrived near it, I could see why. It was massive. It could possibly have been the largest mosque (I quickly learned that mosques were Muslim places of worship, kind of like churches, but so much more beautiful.) in Africa. Since I was not a Muslim myself, I could only enter on a guided tour. With my luck and terrible timing, none were going on. I could only admire the beautiful mosque from outside, but I quickly picked up a pamplet to read about its history later. I scurried along and since I was already near the shore, the lighthouse in the distance sparked my interest. It turned out to be the El Hank Lighthouse. I was so attracted to Morocco's lovely beaches, so I had to take a view from the top. I soon regretted this idea, for the lighthouse was 45 meters high, and there was quite a few steps to climb. The view from the balcony was worth it though. Oh, how gorgeous Casablanca was! I finished gazing out of of the blue waters and headed towards my next destination as my stomach started to rumble. Good thing my next location was at a bar! Yep, I entered the Casablanca Bar as the pianst just sat down. I ordered a non-alcoholic pina colada and Chili Con Carne (vegetarian of course) for a rough $24. After enjoying my meal, I sat back and enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and show. The evening ended nicely as I exited the bar, and I entered my quiet motel for the night.

The old-time saloon that resembled the movie where I enjoyed my evening.