Aroun and About in the Casablanca Region
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The inhabitants of Casablanca only have to travel a few kilometres to enjoy
a wide variety of activities. Don't be afraid to follow suit: relax by the sea,
go for walks in the beautiful forests or steep yourself in history as you visit
the ancient fortified cities... 28 km to the north stretch sandy beaches, with
a.. casino, luxury hotels, a racecourse, a yacht-club and an 18 hole golf course
beside the sea. This is Mohammedia, the Casablancans' favourite resort which
also boasts one of the country' s most active ports- posses~ing a history going
back to the XIVth century when it was visited by ships from Pisa, Genoa, Venice
and Portugal..
A little further tp the east, Ben Slimane is the place to go if you are interested
in more rural pursuits. Hiking or hunting in the magnificent Ziaïdas cork-oak
forest or perhaps a round of golf on the endearing nine hole course with its
lake populated by splendid carp and flocks of wild duck. ln the plain, to the
south, stretch the renowned Boulaouane vineyards which produce the celebrated
rosé wine. Don't be surprised if you catch sight of a falcon flying overhead,
for Boulao.uane is Dot only ,"fi internationally famous for its wine; it
is also one of the greatest centres of falconry. The falconry itself is situated
in a spectacular kasbah built in 1710 by Moulay Ismaïl consisting of a
rectangular walled area with 7 bastions.On the coast, 100 kilometres to the
south, discover the old fortified cities, former Portuguese trading posts.Azemmour
is surrounded by ochre ramparts, from which projects a small platform overlooking
the reddish waters of the Oum er-Rbia estuary, famous for its delicious al osa,
the local culinary speciality.
The medina is superb with its white, squarehouses,
livened up by bougainvillaea, rising on terraces among the olive and pomegranate
trees.Considered as offering the best shelter on the entire Atlantic coast,
El Jadida was the Scelle of bitter fighting with the Portuguese, who finally
lost it in 1769. A walkaround the ramparts gives splendid views the surrounding
country, while from each of the rive bastions you cao see over the port, the
moat and the clustered houses... You must not miss the huge 1100 square metTe
underground reservoir in' which the water and tpe light combine to throw the
amazing gothic.architecture iota sharp relief; a setting orteil used by film-makers,
in particular Ors on Welles for his "Othello".
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