LAST DAY

In Casablanca, we continued to see some sights before checking into our hotel. We went to see the only Mosque in Morocco which let’s non Muslims inside...HASSAN II mosque which is also the largest in Morocco and has the largest minaret in the world.Interestly, this “rule” about non Muslims not being allowed in Mosques was put down by the French, not the Moroccans.The French felt it would keep the peace not to mix up the religious groups, but King Hassan the 2nd, was
very full of himself and showing off all his work, so he declared HIS mosque would be viewed by anyone! They give tours 4 times a day in between the  call to prayers. It was the generic tour, and we already knew most of the information, but the mosque was spectacular and can hold 100,000 worshipers easily. One had to be modestly dressed with shoulders covered and no shorts.
 Finally, we got to our hotel, but not before ONE MORE excursion. Someone wanted to go to Rick’s Cafe...made famous in the movie Casablanca, with Ingrid Bergman, and Humphrey Bogart. It was 3 and didn’t open until 4:30....but away we went in search of this famous icon.it wasn’t much to look at from the outside. Kind of grungy, in fact. Mohamed got out and went in and tried to get us a look inside or even a drink at the bar, but the manager was not having any of it, and actually kicked Mohamed out! We were watching from the street, and it was kind of funny.
So back to our fancy hotel in the middle of town for a drink, a bite to eat, and a quick rest before getting up at 3:30 AM for the airport. And home!