Description of the attraction
The Habu Quarter (Derb Sultan) is one of the main architectural landmarks of Casablanca. And despite all the greatness of the Great Mosque of Hassan II, it is he who is the hallmark of this city. The famous Habu quarter was built in the twentieth century. The uniqueness of the architectural complex lies in the fact that modern elements of urban planning were perfectly combined with the traditional layout of the old part of the city - Medina.
The Habu quarter was built in order to provide housing for rural residents moving to the city. From the very beginning, only poor citizens were supposed to live in the quarter. However, it was so beautiful that over time, almost all wealthy townspeople wanted to move here. The richest families live in the area around the mosque - this is considered the most prestigious place. People with little income settled in the Habu quarter near the market.
Special attention among tourists in the Habu quarter is enjoyed by: the magnificent building of the palace of justice Maham ado Pasha, the famous Imperial Alley, where you can see a huge number of shops with Arabic books, the mosque of the former king of the country Mohammed V with a small garden in which beautiful fruit trees bloom all year round, as well as the Church of Notre Dame de Lourdes, famous for its stained glass windows.
The Habu quarter has almost everything that a tourist might be interested in: many shops, shops, small squares and amazing narrow streets. Those who wish to buy unique souvenirs from local craftsmen should go to the Copper Market. Here everyone can see the whole process of making copper and silver items. Skilled chasers work in this market all day long, creating real masterpieces that can be purchased right there. Walking through the city's narrow streets, you can visit other local bazaars: confectionery, olive and pottery.
