RMS Caronia Timeline

Tour #3: Saturday / Sunday, 01 / 02 October 1955

Casablanca

Price $3.50 per person

This comprehensive three-hour sightseeing tour takes you deep into the teeming city of Casablanca, one of the most intriguing spots on the face of the earth. As one drives into the native and European quarters, one is struck by the bustling and colourful animation on all sides.

Another unusual feature is the barrier that separates the new town from the old, a typical practice in Moroccan cities. Visits will be made to such diversified sights as the Sultan's Palace and Gardens, the new Medina, Place Lyautey and its surrounding Administrative Buildings, and the Town Hall.

Then onwards to Anfa Hill, which offers a splendid panoramic view of the city. After a visit to the Anfa Hotel, scene of the historic Casablanca Conference during World War II, the tour calls at Ain Diab Beach and pools, the Corniche, El Haiak Lighthouse, the Admiralty and ramparts of the old Medina.

(Members of this tour may also take either Tour 4 or Tour 6 or Tour 7, but will not participate in Tour 5 and 8)

Saturday, 01 October 1955

9:00am

Group "A"
will leave from the pier by motorcoach for a comprehensive three-hour sightseeing tour of the city of Casablanca. The trip first proceeds through the native and European quarters where a barrier still separates the new town from the old section. This is typical of Moroccan cities.

Visits are made to the Sultan's Palace and Gardens, the new Medina, then Place Lyautey surrounded by Administrative buildings, the Town Hall and Anfa Hill, where a panoramic view of the city is obtained. We pass the Anfa Hotel where the historic Casablanca Conference during World War II was held.

The tour then proceeds to Ain Diab beach and pools, the Corniche, El Hank Lighthouse, the Admiralty and ramparts of the old Medina. The tour ends at the pier about noon.

Sunday, 02 October

9:00am

Group "B" will take the tour outlined above

6:30pm

The CARONIA will sail for Malta

[Produced for the 1955 Autumn Mediterranean Cruise by American Express]