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Morning Casablanca: The Medina and Beyond Cultural Walking Tour
4.8
265 Ratings
Casablanca
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Casablanca on this dynamic walking tour. Explore the bustling medina, savor local pastries, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rick’s Café - After meeting with your guide you’ll wander over to the famous Rick’s Café, which you may have heard of from a little movie called Casablanca. We won’t go inside, but you’ll want to note where it is for a return visit later on in your own time, we’re sure! Nearby, you’ll spot the Sqala tower, with canons dating back to the Portuguese era and a view of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Old Medina of Casablanca - Walkthrough alleyways to reach the medina, where you can browse alongside locals going about their day-to-day business, shopping for groceries, clothing and anything and everything else.
- Mahkama Du Pacha - Mahkama du Pacha where maybe you’ll meet the king! (Okay, probably not.) Travellers cannot visit the court of Pacha without a guide by their side, so this is your chance to see something very special.
- Quartier Habous - the Habous quarter, also known as the new medina, where you can shop for Moroccan goods such as traditional clothing, leather, jewellery and food. The medina was built in the 1930s by the French, so it is no surprise that it features a wonderful mix of French and Moroccan-inspired architecture, complete with numerous things to see and do and taste.
- Pâtisserie Bennis Habous - We’ll visit a local bakery where locals take their bread and pastries to be baked, one of the most famous pastry houses in town. (#localsknow tip: all the treats at Bennis are delicious, but we recommend the chicken pastilla, which is heavenly good!)
What's Included
- Friendly local English-speaking guide
- Wonderful mix of French and Moroccan architecture in the Habous district
- Insider tips on what to see, do, and eat in Casablanca
- Taste freshly baked bread and warm mint tea
- Private transport during the tour
- Unique introductory walking tour of Casablanca
What's Not Included
- Tips / gratuities for your guide,
- The pastries and any additional food and drinks
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the typical day-to-day activities and customs of the natives on this exclusive Casablanca tour! Wander through the lively medina and explore its wide array of offerings. Soak in the stunning Atlantic Ocean views and taste delectable pastries from a hidden gem in a lesser-known district. You’ll find yourself pleading with your tour guide to “repeat the experience,” in a nod to Humphrey Bogart, by the conclusion of this enjoyable and comprehensive tour!
- Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Rick’s café will be closed when we pass by because they open at 12 PM, we don’t intend to go inside we just want to go by and talk about it. Travellers can come back later for a drink if they fancy it.
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
- We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.
Location
248 Bd Sour Jdid
Boulevard Sour Jdid
248 Boulevard Sour Jdid, Casablanca 20250 (in front of Rick's Cafe)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(265 Ratings)
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Claire_f
Aug 4, 2024
Fabulous tour of Casablanca! - Our very experienced and thoughtful tour guide, Mohamed, gave us a walking and driving tour of various spots in Casablanca. He proudly shared with us Morocco's history, food, culture, and beliefs. We saw and learned so much! This tour has to be on your Casablanca to-do list!
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Christopher_t
Jul 30, 2024
Wonderful Casablanca Tour - Wonderful tour of Casablanca. We were able to see everything on our list. The pace was relaxing which was refreshing.
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Johnmckay85
Jul 22, 2024
Amazing private guide around Casablanca - My guide, Abdoul, was amazing. He catered the tour to my interests and had so much knowledge of the city and country that I was fascinated. I would even re-book this tour again next time I’m back just to get more information. Would recommend for anyone who visits Casablanca
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Peter_j
Jul 11, 2024
Totally fabulous - This was one of the best tours we have done. Our guide was exceptional and treated us so well. The itinerary was so good, we would highly recommend it to anyone.
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Janis
Jul 8, 2024
Casablanca local life - We had a wonderful experience visiting the local areas in Casablanca. Our guide, Mohamed , was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We highly recommend this tour.
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Pr5656
Jun 13, 2024
Great introduction to Casablanca with a very knowledgeable local guide. - I met my guide, Mohammed, on my first full day in Casablanca as I thought it would help me on my orientation of a new city. The walking & car tour worked out better than I expected and I learnt so much about Casablanca and life generally in Morocco. We made a number of welcome stops en route and I enjoyed the best mint tea I’ve ever had. We visited different areas of the city including an excellent museum which provided details of the history of Casablanca through well presented interpretation boards and photographs. Mohammed stopped at a number of locations from where I could take photos including the medina, market and the mosque. All in all, it was a perfect way to spend four hours.
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Marwan_a
Jun 9, 2024
Accommodating owners - Five stars for caring. I did not make the tour due to illness, so they called to check and offered the next day. Very nice gesture. I was leaving so I still did not make it, but it was the idea for me
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Onair43978987755
Jun 2, 2024
Amazing!!! And the best customer service! - The tour with Aafif was amazing. He was on time and greeted us like old friends. His knowledge of the city and enthusiasm to share it with us was evident as he took us through the medinas pointing out interesting locations and facts.
The tour was a fantastic orientation of the city and a great introduction to Morocco. The markets were interesting and the bakery and mint tea were a nice touch to end the tour.
We ended with being dropped off at the Marina shopping complex where my friend discovered she had left her phone in the taxi by accident.
After emailing the Casablanca urban adventures email they were able to get her phone and hand deliver it to our hotel. Hicham was absolutely wonderful getting her phone back to her. We are so grateful for his wonderful customer service as well as Aafif’s while on the tour.
10/10 and would recommend to everyone!
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Alex_m
Jun 27, 2024
Ok - It was ok, most of the building, shopping areas were closed due to the celebration of EID. For future tours maybe consider no tours during this time
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Olivia_p
Jul 29, 2024
Any other day but Sunday - In all honesty, I don’t believe this tour should be held on a Sunday. Everything was closed and there was not much to see besides stray cats. Did it leave a good impression of the city? Not really…it would probably had been better to go to the mosque which was not included in the tour.
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