Visit Casablanca on a Mediterranean Cruise from Destination Oceans!

While on your Mediterranean Cruise from Destination Oceans make a point to see the largest Moroccan city, Casablanca. The city is located in western Morocco, on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Greater Casablanca region. Industrial statistics show Casablanca retains its historic position as the main industrial zone of the country. The Port of Casablanca is considered as Morocco's chief port and as one of the largest artificial ports in the world. It is also the largest port of the Maghreb and North Africa.

The French period New Town of Casablanca was designed by the French architect Henri Prost and was a model of a new town at that time. The main streets of the New Town (Ville Nouvelle in French) radiate south and east from Place des Nations Unies, where the main market of Anfa had been. The New Town is possibly the most impressive in Morocco. Former admistrative buildings and modern hotels populate the area. Their style is a combination of Hispano-Mauresque and Art Deco styles. Plan an excursion to this area of Casablanca on a Mediterranean Cruise from Destination Oceans.

Visitors to Casablanca will enjoy the seacoast area with its fine dining spots, the famous Hassan II Mosque, the bustling central market area, the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V square, and the residential area of Anfa. Located near the capital city of Rabat, Casablanca is also the site of Hassan II University. With Destination Oceans you can customize your Mediterranean cruise, adding on all the amenities you want. Cruise to Casablanca and see Morocco in style. With Destination Oceans, it's Your Vacation, Your Way!