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New Medina (Habous)

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Habous Address

11 reviews of New Medina (Habous)

Habous District

Habous, in Arabic, means a common law neighborhood, that is to say, that it's joined with little shops, and each shop keeper is part owner of the buildings, and they're free to do business there. The Habous neighborhood is similar in nature to Casablanca, a little touristy, and you can find good artisan crafts there. Also, there are several souks, spices and snacks like olives, and things like slippers. It's a neighborhood that was constructed during the colonial French period, and now it's a fun place during the day, with a lot of buying and selling. To go toward the center you'll have to take a taxi, which shouldn't cost more than 25 dirhams, or around 2,50 euros.

Behind the commercial areas there are some riads, the typical two or three floor residences with interior patios.
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A nice neighborhood

The new medina, near the souks of Habbous, is a very nice Casablanca neighbourhood. It was built in the 1920s by Albert Laprade, whose goal was replacing the old medina, which was dirty and about to collapse. The royal palace and administration moved to the new medina, but as it's not by the sea or in any convenient location, the heart of the city remained around the old medina. Curiously, there's almost no traffic in this part of town, while the rest of Casablanca has plenty of cars. There are fountains, trees, green tiled roofs, making it a very picturesque place.

Located in the southern part of the...

Situé dans la partie sud de la ville, ...

Situé dans la partie sud de la ville, juste derrière le Palais Royal, le quartier des Habbous est né d’un plan d'urbanisme entrepris par le Général Lyautey pour y loger les plus pauvres . Les commerces s'y sont développés donnant un charme de médina à cet endroit . Une grande spécialité : Les grossistes d'huile d'olives , "Zitoun", citrons confits et autres conserves à la saumure . Profitez d'y être pour visiter l'ancien tribunal islamique et salon de réception du Pacha de Casablanca, un siège dont la première pierre fut posée par le sultan Mohammed V en mai 1941. Il est aujourd'hui le siège de la préfecture du méchouar dont vous pourrez admirer l'architecture Hispano mauresque .
Located in the southern part of the city, just behind the Royal Palace, the district Habbous is born a master plan undertaken by General Lyautey to house the poor. The shops are developed giving a charming medina here. A large specialty wholesalers of olive oil, "Zitoun", lemons and other canned brine. Enjoy be to visit the former Islamic court and reception room of the Pasha of Casablanca, a seat whose foundation stone was laid by Sultan Mohammed V in May 1941. It is now the seat of the Prefecture of méchouar you can admire the Hispano Moorish architecture.
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Popular area of ​​Casablanca, or rub str...

Quartier populaire de Casablanca, ou se...

Quartier populaire de Casablanca, ou se côtoient marchand ambulants et vendeurs d'épices. Le cœur battant de Casablanca, ou le bouillonnement est toujours palpable. Un quartier ou les cinq sens seront toujours en éveil.
Popular area of ​​Casablanca, or rub street merchant and spice sellers. The beating heart of Casablanca, or ferment is still palpable. Neighborhood or the five senses are always alert.
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Do not miss the school of Andalusian music

Ne ratez pas l'ecole de la musique andalouse

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N'hesitez pas à vous perdre dans les ruelles de ce quartier myhtique de casablanca. Le marché aux olives et le restaurant zayna.
Do not hesitate to lose yourself in the alleys of this mythical district of Casablanca. Do not miss the Andalusian music school, the olive market and the zayna restaurant.
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the quality may vary

La qualité peut varier

Excellent
On y trouve beaucoup d'articles artisanaux très jolis. la qualité peut varier. Il faut faire attention à négocier et ne pas acheter chez le premier magasin venu, d'un côté de la rue à l'autre les prix peuvent peuvent-être très différents. Un incontournable à Casablanca.
There are many very pretty craft items. the quality may vary. you have to be careful to negotiate and not to buy at the first shop, from one side of the street to the other the prices may be very different. a must in Casablanca
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Memorable trip to Madagascar. The...

Memorabile viaggio in Madagascar....

Memorabile viaggio in Madagascar. L'Andilana Club ottima struttura, ottimi i pasti, ottima l'organizzazione delle escursioni.
Memorable trip to Madagascar. The Andilana excellent structure, excellent meals, excellent tour arrangements.
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very tourist area

Quartier très touristique

Excellent
Quartier très touristique
very tourist area
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One of the oldest districts of Casablanca

L'un des plus anciens quartiers de Casablanca

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L'un des plus anciens quartiers de Casablanca
One of the oldest districts of Casablanca
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This is an old district where there is...

C'est une quartier ancien ou il ya le...

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C'est une quartier ancien ou il ya le palais royal et les boutique d'artisanat et des café
This is an old district where there is the Royal Palace and the craft and coffee shops
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A good place to stroll and discover

Un endroit bien pour flâner et découvrir

Excellent
Un endroit bien pour flâner et découvrir
A good place to stroll and discover
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Habouss good site

Habouss buen sitio.

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Habouss buen sitio.
Habouss good site
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