Aéroport Casablanca Mohammed V: A Warm Welcome

​April 14—Arrived in Casablanca to a warm welcome - in more ways than one! Temperature at arrival time: 32C (that's 90F).  And as we made our way to passport control, security invited us to go through the "Moroccan Passports Only" line.  The security agent then lifted the barrier for us to pass through while humming the Superman theme song.  As we exited the airport, there was a line up of people, arms hanging over metal barriers, waiting for their friends, family, and guests, many holding bouquets of roses.  As we walked through, it felt like we were walking the red carpet!  

Aéroport Casablanca Mohammed V

Arrival in Rabat

Speaking of red- I noticed quite a few Moroccan flags as we pulled away from from the airport.  For some reason, I decided to start counting flags.  (I went on a lot of long car rides as a kid before there were videos or phones to keep you busy!)   Once it was clear that this car game was going to yield a substantial number, I kept count for the entire ride.

Time for a guessing game! 

​How many Moroccan flags (full size on tall flag poles) did I see on the 1.5 hour drive from Casablanca to Rabat, where we've just arrived?