Quarter Habus


Quarter Habus, or New Medina - the region of Casablanca , built in the 30s of last century by the French. Today, Habus is an "ideal Arab city" - the kind we are used to seeing in fairy tales. The streets are narrow enough to remind of old Moroccan and Arab cities, but here they can easily disperse the oncoming cars, they are neat, there are no unpleasant smells and do not spill out the windows from the windows. In a word, it is simultaneously an old Moroccan and modern European quarter.

sights

Attractions in Habus are waiting for you right at the very beginning of this quarter - the entrance to the New Medina is through several gates, which have arched entrances, beautifully decorated with tiles. In general, despite the fact that the quarter is relatively new, there are enough sights here.

On the main square in Casablanca is a mosque bearing the name of Sultan Moulay Youssef bin Hassan. It was built in 1926. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Lourdes, famous for its gigantic stained-glass windows, was built in 1930. Not far from it is the Royal Palace and the palace of Mahkama-du-Pasha , or the Palace of Justice, which houses the city administration and the court.

The most part of the quarter is occupied by the markets: olive, pottery, fabric, spice market, meat and fish ranks. Here you can buy products and handicrafts, including high-quality silk and leather products. Also there are many shops, including jewelry, where truly unique products are sold. And wandering around the markets, you can go snack in one of the many cafes of national cuisine . Prices in them are very democratic: you can have a snack for 3 dirhams and even cheaper, and eat well - for 10.

How to get to Habus?

There is Habus just one kilometer from the center of Casablanca - this distance can be easily overcome on foot. However, if you still prefer "to your two" transport - then you can get here from Paris Boulevard by buses 4 and 40.