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The Hassan II Mosque largest mosque in Morocco. Shot after sunset at blue hour in Casablanca. 544676786 Arranging, Minaret, Dusk, Mosaic, Islam, Religion, Majestic, Blue, Famous Place, North, Architecture, Casablanca, Morocco, Africa, Night, Sea, Decoration, Mosque, Tower, Hassan

The Hassan II Mosque largest mosque in Morocco. Shot after sunset at blue hour in Casablanca. 544676786 Arranging, Minaret, Dusk, Mosaic, Islam, Religion, Majestic, Blue, Famous Place, North, Architecture, Casablanca, Morocco, Africa, Night, Sea, Decoration, Mosque, Tower, Hassan

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This windswept coast is home to Morocco's cultured capital, Rabat, and its economic hub, Casablanca. The refined Moorish architecture and liberal attitudes on display in both cities are a far cry from the medieval medinas and conservative lifestyles of inland cities such as Fez and Marrakesh.

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Meet Morocco: 10 Days in Marrakesh, Essaouira, the Atlas Mountains, and the Agafay Desert

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  1. 1Riding a camel through the Agafay Desert dunes at sunset
  2. 2Getting lost in the labyrinthine streets of the Old Medina during a guided Marrakesh walking tour
  3. 3Cooking traditional cuisine in a Berber village with a local resident
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