When planning for our biannual trip to Kenya, we look for long layovers to include a day trip in a random city around the world. The first time was Istanbul, Turkey. This time, though not as long, we chose Casablanca, Morocco. It was only a six hour layover, but plenty of time to get out for a moment before the plane left for the states. With the clock ticking, we grabbed a taxi and headed to the third largest mosque in the world — the Hassan II Mosque. Continue reading “Day Tripping in Casablanca at Hassan II Mosque and Morocco Mall”
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Al Bidya Mosque — UNESCO World Heritage Site
Along the way to the other side of the country, we passed by something that looked like something that a tourist might visit. And when traveling with kids, getting them out the car from time to time is always a good idea. Fortunately, we stumbled upon Al Bidya Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue reading “Al Bidya Mosque — UNESCO World Heritage Site”
Getting Away to Fujeirah and the Rest of United Arab Emirates
As our trip draws to a close, what better way to top what we’ve done so far by getting out of town? Dubai is but one of seven Emirates, but by no means does Dubai represent what the UAE is like in general. Friday would be a day we saw the rest of the country. Continue reading “Getting Away to Fujeirah and the Rest of United Arab Emirates”