Port Buzz: Casablanca, Morocco via Crystal Cruises

Crystal Serenity calls on Casablanca

A fresh cup of coffee to start the day
A fresh cup of coffee to start the day

Crystal Serenity docked today in Casablanca, Morocco. There were an assortment of tours available but I chose to take advantage of the free shuttle into town to walk around the markets. Since I was free to stroll at my own leisure, I spent the better part of the morning walking around the teak wood Promenade Deck before heading to the driving range onboard to hit some golf balls.

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Trainer Michael demonstrates the possibilities.

Since it seemed like fitness was the theme of the day for me, I also managed to go to the fitness center where I met with our Assistant Fitness Director Michael who schooled me on the kinesis machine. A trainer by trade, Michael’s  knowledge was impressive about range of motion and bio-dynamics so I booked a thirty minute private assisted stretch class. The $50 session was great and I think that it is a wonderful option for people looking to keep on track with their physical therapy while on a cruise.

 

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The shuttle bus dropped guests off in the center of town.
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Things for sale in the medina.
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Fresh fish for sale at the fish monger in Casablanca
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Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.

The markets in Casablanca were also energetic. It takes a walk around a neighborhood market to get a full appreciation for the different things for sale: fresh meat, flowers, spices, vegetables, and everything one could need from a department store.

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