Casablanca Clock Tower- Travel Tips

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The Casablanca Clock Tower, located in United Nations Square, is a reconstructed tribute to the original 1909 structure commissioned by French Army commander Charles Martial Joseph Dessigny. Designed by Le Capitaine du Génie Bouillot, its architecture blends French colonial and Moroccan influences, resembling a minaret with a square base. Initially a symbol of French authority, the 20-meter tower was among Casablanca's earliest colonial constructions but was demolished in 1948 to ease traffic congestion. In 1993, it was rebuilt 45 meters from its original site and rotated 45 degrees, preserving its historical significance. Each of its four sides features Roman numeral clock faces, maintaining its distinctive presence in the cityscape.