Casablanca Highlights: Medina, Habous & Rick’s Café Photo Stop
Description
Dive into the daily life and habits of locals on this unique introductory tour of Casablanca! Experience the hustle and bustle of the medina as you browse everything it has to offer. Enjoy spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and sample some of our favourite pastries from a secret spot in an off-the-beaten track neighbourhood. You’ll be asking your tour guide to “play it again,” Humphrey Bogart-style, by the end of this fun, all-encompassing tour!
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Start at Rick’s Café: View the exterior and hear about its Casablanca movie history.
We’ll take a taxi and walk to explore Casablanca’s architecture: stop at the neo-Gothic Sacred Heart Cathedral, snap photos at the modern Arab League Parc, and visit the French Colonial-style Mohammed V Plaza (Pigeon Square).
Next, we’ll head to the Habous Quarter, the 'new medina,' built by the French in the 1910s. Explore shops with Moroccan goods like clothing, leather, and jewellery, and enjoy the mix of French and Moroccan architecture, plus tasty local treats like marinated olives.
Visit Bennis Pastry House, a local favorite since 1938. Try traditional Moroccan pastries like gazelle horns (almond and orange water) and Fekkas (twice-baked cookies). Don’t miss the heavenly chicken pastilla!
After our sweet treat, we’ll head to the Al Aank Observation Deck. Enjoy stunning ocean views of the Hassan II Mosque and the city—perfect for relaxation and photos.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Be prepared! Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes — we’ll be exploring on foot and want you to enjoy every step.
- Travelling with kids? This is a child-friendly tour! Children under 6 can join free of charge, making it a great option for families.
- Have dietary needs? We’re happy to accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions — just let us know in advance so we can prepare accordingly.
- Don’t forget to bring your camera! Capture memorable photos at scenic stops like the Atlantic promenade and Hassan II Mosque — perfect for postcard-worthy shots.
- Don’t forget to ask your guide! Get personalized recommendations for what to see, do, and eat after the tour — perfect for continuing your Casablanca adventure.
- Rick’s Café opens at 12 PM, so we’ll pass by before opening hours for a photo stop and a short story about its cinematic legacy. While we won’t go inside during the tour, you’re welcome to return later for a drink if you’d like to experience it firsthand.
Reviews(384)
Small group tour, excellent friendly & knowledgeable guide who took use through a range of different areas - old & new, poor & affluent.
Great day discovering Casablanca. Lots of history and culture. Mohammed was an excellent guide. Highly recommend.
Mohammed was a good guide and the tour was very informative. We visited numerous places & learnt a lot about Casablanca & Morocco
Great guide Mohamed. Very knowledgeable, Great hx , sights.
Mohamed was a fabulous, accommodating, knowledgeable tour guide. He was the best!!
Great introduction to Casablanca Half day tour of the old Medina and old Souks and a lovely drive out to the lighthouse to view the mosque from the sea
Mohamed has been a wonderful well informed generous guide for this group of 4. The authenticity of this tour was wonderful. I can thoroughly recommend him as a guide
Informative well thought tour including a great group lunch. We'll organised and incitefull commentary on local history and life.
Mohamed was a fantastic guide and was very experienced and attentive
Informative on time well organised good varied itinerary .
