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Casablanca History
Casablanca (Dar el Beida) in Moroccan Arabic or ‘White House’ in English, was a tiny Berber settlement during the 7th century. Anfa, a minor independent country emerged within the area due to the Arab Muslim rule. By the 14th century, with the help of Merinids, Anfa became a major port. By the 15th century, the town became a self-governing state once again. The Portuguese, ruined this town in 1468, eventually attacking the local pirates of the region. The Portuguese constituted a military fortress in the year 1515 with the remnants of the city. The town that emerged here was named Casablanca, which meant White House in Portuguese language. But most of this town was later on destroyed during 1755 due to a severe earthquake, forcing the Portuguese to leave.
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When to go
Casablanca is located along the Atlantic Ocean but enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild weather throughout the year. There is little seasonal temperature variation and a lack of extreme heat and extreme cold which makes it possible to enjoy a visit to the city round the year. However winter is the least popular time to visit due to the rains. Visiting in the spring, early summer and fall will offer pleasant weather and the fewest crowds. Most hotels, shops and attractions remain open throughout the year. However, some restaurants and coffee houses will close during the day in the month of Ramadan.
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Fast Facts
Location: Casablanca is located in the Chawiya plain on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. Dialing Code: Country -212 City - 022 Emergency Numbers: Ambulance: 150 or call Amal Assistance at 022-36-44-36 or 022-39- 20-03 or SOS Medecins Maroc at 022-25-25-25. Fire Department: 190 Police: 190 Road emergency: 177 Royal Gendarmerie: 177 Airport: +212 (022) 539040 Moroccan National Tourist Office: +212 37 67 39 18/ 67 40 13 International Calls Operator: Telephone Directory Services: 160 Population: City- 3,299,428 Languages: The official language is Arabic but French is widely spoken as well as English & Spanish Time Zone: UTC +0, Summer (DST) UTC +1 Average January Temperatures: 17.2○ C Average July Temperatures: 26.4 ○C Annual Rainfall: 6.9cm Electricity: 220 volts in new buildings, round two-pin plugs are standard. (110 volts in the old ones ) Enquire on the spot before using appliances.
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Currency and Exchange Rates
The national currency in Morocco is the dirham. It cannot be converted outside the Kingdom's borders, so don't forget to exchange money or bring other means of payment.
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Public Holidays
1 Jan …New Year’s Day 11 Jan… Manifesto of Independence 01 May…Labor’s Day 30 July …Feast of the Throne 14 August… Fete Oued Eddahad (Oued Eddahab Allegience Day) 20 Aug…Revolution du Roi et du Peuple (Anniversary of the King and the People’s Revolution) 21 Aug…King Mohammed’s Birthday 06 Nov…Marche Verte (Anniversary of the Green March) 18 Nov…Fete de l’Independence
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Annual Temperature
All figures are in degrees centigrade. January: Jan High- 17.1 Jan Low- 7.2
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