Being in the city of Casablanca makes you dream, for obvious reasons. But there is much more to the place. We were taken to visit two family homes in the modest areas of the city. In the first we met a housewife who welcomed us with tea and pastries. She told us about her daily life. Somehow being in a North African country where traditions are so different to what we know you would expect to hear something unusual about the daily routine of a Moroccan housewife. But she is like any other wife and stay-at-home mother I know. She is dedicated to her children and is happiest when they go out as a family. 
Next went to meet a teenage boy of 14. Now you would expect to hear him talking about the latest trend and the coolest music. But this boy was special. When asked what he wanted to be when he grew up he said: ‘I want to be a pilot so that I can take people to discover other countries and other cultures’. His goal in life is to learn languages (his English is already amazing) and travel. He is desperate to learn everything there is to learn and discover other ways of life. This boy amazed us all. He spoke in such a wise manner. He gave us all food for thought. And he didn’t even seem to notice the effect he had on us. Our translator was so impressed by him that he encouraged him to learn languages by offering his help. Everyone saw how much potential this young man has. 
We ended the day by visiting the biggest mosque in the world which simply took our breath away. And of course we could not leave without stopping by Rick’s Café. Just because.