The largest city and economic capital of Morocco, located on the Atlantic coast. Also famous as the setting of the classic 1942 film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.
From Spanish 'casa blanca' meaning 'white house', referring to the white buildings that Portuguese sailors observed along the coast in the 15th century. The Arabic name is 'Dar al-Bayda', which also means 'white house'.
Despite the iconic film's popularity, most of 'Casablanca' was actually filmed on Hollywood soundstages, not in Morocco. The movie's enduring influence made the city synonymous with romance and intrigue in popular culture worldwide.
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