Colors of fairy tales: Morocco

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"There are so many towns in the world with so many bars, but she just walked into mine."

There are so many towns in the world, there are so many pubs in the town, she goes in mine.

Many people remember that the name Casablanca comes from the 1942 American romance movie "Casablanca"

(English: Casablanca, also translated as "North African Spy").

On the far and endless west coast of the North Atlantic Ocean, a white city is filled with the flavor of colonial rule.

Although Casablanca is the largest city in Morocco, it is also an important port.

Although the capital of Morocco is not far away, Rabat.

Casablanca, however, has the status of "not the capital, but better than the capital".

(This is the same as Istanbul, Turkey, which corresponds to the capital Ankara)

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Casablanca is Spanish, where Casa means house and Blanca means white. Together they form the "White House".

However, Morocco officially uses the Arabic name - Dar al-Bida (Arabic: الدار البيضاء‎ ed-Dār el-Biḍā).

The meaning is still "white house".

Today's Casablanca echoes the name of Morocco's largest city with its prosperity and modernity. As the commercial and financial center of Morocco, the tall buildings, complete urban construction and bustling shopping malls show the results of rapid development to tourists from all over the world.

Strolling along the promenade on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, the blue sky, white clouds, beach and sea breeze, as well as the whispered love words of lovers, are full of romantic sentiment.

Under the swaying coconut trees, there are small groups of pedestrians, the sounds of conversation and laughter, infecting the atmosphere of the entire city.

This is just one of the charms of Casablanca.

La Mosquee Hassan II is a representative building in Casablanca.

This is the third largest mosque in the world. Second only to the Mosques of Mecca and Medina.

At 210 meters high, the world's tallest minaret is the symbol of this magnificent building.

Looking from the sea, the Hassan II Mosque, which extends to the sea, looks like a big ship waiting to set sail. It is anchored in the bay of this westernmost Islamic country, looking at the holy city of Mecca in the distance.

Yes, this is the only mosque in the world built directly on the sea. It is said to commemorate the Arab ancestors who came from the sea.

With the vast sea as the curtain, the majestic minaret stands at the end of the world like a needle that fixes the sea. With the rough waves of the Atlantic Ocean, the mosque in the mist was like a mirage.

This masterpiece located on the Atlantic coast also features numerous modern high-tech designs.

• The muezzin no longer needs to climb to the top of the 210-meter tower. There is a elevator directly to .

• The roof of the main hall can be opened and closed by a computer to allow sunlight and air to flow in.

• The marble floor can be automatically heated to ensure a suitable temperature inside the hall in winter.

• Mosque 25 Titanium alloy door The base facing the Atlantic Ocean has a modern dam that can withstand the impact of waves for a hundred years.

• Whenever night falls, the top of the minaret will emit a high-power laser beam , always pointing at the holy city of Mecca .

Why introduce the Hassan II Mosque?

Because this is the only mosque in Morocco open to non-Muslim foreign tourists.

It is open to the public every day except Friday at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 14:00.

Tour guide services are provided in French, Spanish, Arabic and English.

Just remember to buy your ticket and take off your shoes.

There is love in Casablanca.

In this city where white is the main theme, there really is a Rick’s cafe.

It is said that it was an American who has watched the movie more than 300 times and made a 1:1 replica.

The scenes in the movie, appearing in real Casablanca, are a "legendary story" in themselves.

Legendary stories are usually accompanied by a romantic process and a happy ending.

Casablanca is more than just a memory from the movies.

It carries an ancient and romantic history and moves towards a better tomorrow.

Perhaps this is why Casablanca is so fascinating.

There is a proverb in Morocco:

Love is as sweet as honey, life is as bitter as mint, and death is as ruthless as the desert.

Towering sand dunes, silent camel teams, distant camel bells, and resolute Berbers.

The endless Sahara Desert not only brings the fear of death to people, but also brings endless imagination.

Under the shining stars, in the cool moonlight, and in the Atlantic sea breeze, mysterious lines are left in the desert.

A cup of fragrant mint tea, exotic tunes float in the air during the long night.

This is the wasteland of life - the Sahara Desert.

But right in this forbidden area for humans, there is an ancient red city—Marrakesh.

Marrakech (French: Marrakech, English: Marrakesh, Arabic: مراكش‎).

Among the Berbers, this is the "hometown of God".

The exotic customs of the Middle Ages linger in the streets and alleys like legends.

Whether it's the rising sun or the setting sun, the fiery red color has ignited the city's passion for thousands of years.

As a famous historical city in Morocco, Marrakech is the second largest imperial city among Morocco's "Four Imperial Cities".

The red ancient city wall is still well-preserved after more than 800 years of sunshine and hot desert winds, making it the most complete historical city in Northwest Africa.

Marrakech not only attracts tourists from all over the world to explore and experience the legends of the Middle Ages. This is also the favorite vacation spot of famous star David Beckham.

Marrakech is known as the "Red City" due to the ocher-red soil used in the construction of the ancient city walls. Subsequently, this iron-rich clay was used extensively in all buildings in the city.

Locals believe that this pure color represents Muslim architectural art. Therefore, the red color of clay has become the most representative city card of Marrakech.

Although it is located in the southern interior of Morocco, its location adjacent to the Sahara Desert has made Marrakech the first stop on the way to the depths of the desert since ancient times. As a hub connecting the interior and the northern coast, Marrakech is known as the "Desert Capital".

The most lively square in Morocco, the most secular square in Morocco, and the largest square in Morocco.

Yes, we are talking about the same place - Jemaa El-Fna in Marrakech .

During the day, there are numerous freshly squeezed juice (highly recommended, highly recommended, highly recommended) stalls, Indian painting artists and snake charmers; at night, the square is filled with various food vendors, musical entertainers and fortune tellers. occupied.

A bowl of complex snail soup, a rich lamb head meat, and a glass of refreshing orange juice will always attract every visitor.

The best vantage point here is to order a cup of mint tea at one of the rooftop cafes and slowly enjoy the bustling scenery.

Mayor Blue, or Moroccan Blue, is another color that the artist left to the world in red Marrakech.

In the red sky of Marrakech, a blue Majorelle Garden lights up the world like a lost ark.

The gushing blue is richer than the sky and more gorgeous than the sea.

If Suzhou gardens are China, tell the world what a beautiful garden looks like.

Then the mysterious and colorful Mayor Garden is the answer given by Morocco.

The creator of the garden is the French painter Jacques Majorelle. He is the son of the famous French furniture and wood designer Louis Majorelle .

Jack Mayor spent his life designing and building the unique blue hue in the Red City.

In 1980, the second owner Yves Saint Laurent discovered the Mayor Garden when he visited Marrakech and fell in love at first sight. Together with Pierre Bergé he purchased this jewel in the sand.

(Well, yes. The two founders of the fashion brand YSL "Yang Shulin")

Mr. Saint Laurent chose to spend his later years here.

Because of his fame, it has become the most popular tourist attraction in Marrakech.

Cultural Shock is the first impression that Marrakesh gives to every tourist who visits.

Marrakech is the only world cultural heritage in the world that still maintains its original style and is full of vitality.

The hustle and bustle highlights the atmosphere of the human world.

Colorful and lively.

Mobile maps may be a highly used software in today’s smart era.

But there is such an ancient city in Morocco, which has defeated the technology of the 21st century with its 2,800-year-old history.

This is the ancient city of Fes in Morocco, the hometown of "One Thousand and One Nights".

The ancient city of Fes (English: Fes, Arabic: فاس‎, Berber: Fas) is one of the "Four Imperial Cities" of Morocco.

Not only was this the first Islamic city in North Africa. It has also been the center of Moroccan religion, culture and art for more than 1,000 years.

The entire city is divided into three areas: the old city Fes el-Bali, the new Fes el-Jdid, and the new city Ville Nouvelle established by French colonists.

Among them, the most important destination for tourists from all over the world to Fez is the Medina of Fez, located in the old city of Fez, where Arabs gather.

This is a protected area designated as a "World Cultural Heritage" by UNESCO.

Yes, this is what we said earlier, with more than 9,000 intricate streets and more than 2,800 years of history, it defeats the 21st century navigation software.

Getting lost is a "precious memory" that every overseas tourist who visits Fes will definitely experience.

Even residents who have lived here for more than ten years may get lost while walking through the two-meter-wide stone alleys.

We once introduced the leisurely lifestyle of the Greeks in our article on Greece. Getting lost, perhaps if you think about it from another angle, is not necessarily an absolute bad thing.

Mountain darkly, vista The scenery may be the charm of the ancient city of Fez.

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Walking through the streets of the old city, your eyes are filled with exotic scenery, and your ears are filled with the call of Arabic.

If you have ever read the story of "One Thousand and One Nights", then welcome to the real "One Thousand and One Nights" scenes.

Adventure is the definition given by tourists who have visited the old town of Fes.

The ancient shops lined on both sides, "enthusiastic" businessmen and tourists who still stop in from time to time despite the hurry, make up the urban life here where time seems to have stood still.

Well, just be careful not to get kicked by the donkey.

The traditional dyeing workshop is the representative of Fez.

In this maze-like area, there are several large and small leather dyeing workshops. The traditional handicraft workshops form a strong contrast with the modern "armed" tourists.

If you can endure the stench and the all-round visual impact of the poor working environment of the old workshop.

So the colorful colors under these simple conditions are the most authentic restoration of the ancient city of Fes.

This ancient city, built in 789 AD (during the reign of Emperor Dezong of the Tang Dynasty), still maintains its general appearance more than 1,000 years ago. The huge city gate is inlaid with blue mosaic tiles in a solemn Islamic style, vaguely recalling the dazzling glory of the year.

Many handicrafts sold locally still retain purely handmade production methods. From a modern perspective, whether it is hand-made looms or hand-printed and dyed leather products, it seems that they should have been eliminated by the times long ago.

The "smartness" of the Moroccans is completely reflected in the "enthusiasm" of the businessmen who "have no business but no evil". Tourists coming from afar may spend ten times the price to buy a product produced in Zhejiang.

Fez belongs to Morocco, and Fez belongs to the world.

This is known as the "Heart of Morocco". If Morocco is your next stop on your travels, you might as well experience the charm of Fez for yourself.

Reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles.

In this historic city where pure handicraft workshops still remain, slow down and immerse yourself in it.

What could be more memorable than bringing hand-made local handicrafts from far away North Africa to distant relatives and friends?

However, remember to find a reliable, formal guide who can speak multiple languages.

Remember, remember~

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