'Costa Fortuna' cruise ship stops over in Casablanca

Italian liner "Costa Fortuna," owned by the Italian company Costa Crociere (Genoa), will stop over on Saturday at Casablanca in its inaugural trip.

The choice to stop in Morocco's economic capital "confirms Casablanca's strategic position in the international network of cruise ships," Casablanca's regional tourism council said in a release.

The 272.2 meter-length vessel has also scheduled stops in Nice, Barcelona, Malaga, and Palma de Majorque.

"Costa Fortuna" can carry up to 4,470 passengers including 1,000 members of the crew.