Suddenly Ahmed tuned ABBA’s old hit: “Money, money, money…”
While exploring Morocco, Ray arrived in Casablanca with his local guide Ahmed, an unemployed computer engineer. A staggering wealth inequality exists here even though ruled by a rich kingdom. Ray wanted to locate the bar from the iconic movie “Casablanca” with Hepburn and Bogart. Instead, Ahmed guided him to the wondrous Hassan II Mosque. An architectural masterpiece, it was built by the current king to leave behind his legacy. The place can accommodate a total of 100,000 worshippers. Ray learned that the final cost was close to a half billion Euros.
Suddenly Ahmed tuned ABBA’s old hit: “Money, money, money…”
Sandra James
15/1/2021 07:00:54 pm
Great story, Sankar, and a perfect last line! Well done.
Sue Clayton
16/1/2021 01:26:52 am
A good vignette of so many rich countries with millions of poor citizens. Your story strikes right a the heart of inequality, Sankar.
Sankar Chatterjee
19/1/2021 03:55:36 pm
Hello Sandra and Sue: Comments are closed.
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