Morocco again4 Casablanca The Quartier Habous
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The Quartier Habous, or
nouvelle medina, is an idealized, almost toy-town
version of a traditional medina
with neat little rows of streets and shop stalls. The district was
built by the French in the 1930s as an attempted
solution to the ongoing housing
shortage
Mahkama du Pacha, a parliamentary building that not only houses the court of justice but also serves as a reception area for state occasions. Apparently construction of the Mahkama du Pacha commenced in 1948 and ended in 1952, and the architectural style of the building shows strong Moorish influences. The name of the building can be loosely translated as ‘Pasha’s courthouse’, which is appropriate considering the function of the building.Internet image
Inscription in Arabic, Berber, Latin alphabets
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The main problem with the Mahkama du Pacha as a tourist attraction is that, because it is in regular use, it can be difficult or impossible to gain access to the interiors of the building. The building is also sometimes referred to as the ‘Prefecture of Habouss’ and it is definitely worth viewing – even if only from the outside. This is a Hispanic-Moorish building comprised of more than 60 ornate rooms with delicately carved wooden ceilings. There are many stuccoes and intricate wrought-iron railings as well as beautifully-tiled floors
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There is an alarming hairstyle trend catching on among the Casablancan men, that involves lots of gel and a quiff to make Elvis's seem tame
The Quartier Habous marries
the best of traditional Moroccan
architecture with modern facilities
and French ideals
Habous Quartier, the
new medina of Casablanca
Text: InternetPictures: Sanda Foişoreanu Sanda Negruțiu InternetCopyright: All the images belong to their authors
Presentation: Sanda Foişoreanuhttps://plus.google.com/+SandaMichaela
Sound: “Best of Morocco” 2016