Our guide was really knowledgeable and took time to explain and answer all our questions. Part of the tour was a private taxi who was also helpful and we felt safe leavj g bags in the car while we walked around, stopped for tea and lunch and then dropped to our hotel. Remember tipping is part of the culture and notes are best. We had budgetted for this but make sure you have cash aa only big shops and restaurants take cards.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Travel comfortably by private transport between key sites
- Explore Casablanca’s Habous District, Medina, and admire Hassan II Mosque views
- Enjoy a small-group tour (max 12) for a personalized experience
- Join a knowledgeable local guide for insider tips and stories
- Taste warm Moroccan mint tea at a local café
- Visit a historic bakery and sample Moroccan pastries and olives
- Enjoy a guided walking tour through Casablanca’s medina and historic districts
Excludes
- Tips / gratuities for your guide,
- The pastries and any additional food and drinks
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- 248 Boulevard Sour Jdid, Casablanca 20250 (in front of Rick's Cafe)
Return
- Observation Deck Al Âank
Itinerary
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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Reviews
Abdul was a interesting, knowledgeable and personable guide into life in the Medina and its fascinating Habous community today as well as in the past. He was well prepared to answer our questions about Moroccan history, culture, government and society. We enjoyed our taste of almond cookies from Bennis Habous and mint tea at Cafe Imperial. It was wonderful to see glimpses of the royal palace, mansions of the rich in Anfa, and a spectacular view of the mosque on the Atlantic ocean. We learned so much and would highly recommend Abdul and this tour!
Overall, it was a decent tour and a good way to learn more about Casablanca. I was a little disappointed that Rick’s Café was closed, as I was looking forward to seeing it. We also got to visit the Old Medina, which was interesting, but I wish we had been given at least 15 minutes to walk around and shop on our own. On the positive side, I really enjoyed the breakfast donuts, and our guide was kind enough to let us stop for coffee. Most importantly, I learned a lot about the history and culture of Casablanca, which made the tour worthwhile overall.
Our guide Mohamed and driver Zacheria were wonderful...Mohamed shared such interesting information with us...Zachariah was polite and a good driver!
This was a great tour, largely thanks to our guide Mohammed, who was knowledgeable, patient and helpful. There were five of us on the tour, including my wife and me, which is small enough that we got to know each other and had plenty of time to exchange stories. At five hours from start to finish it was excellent value for money. Neither was it too strenuous, being a mix of walking and driving between locations. We particularly enjoyed the pastry shop. Purchase is optional, but we would recommend you buy some. All of us arrived in Casablanca yesterday, so the visit to the rug store was too soon. The quality was good, but none of us could say if the prices were reasonable. In any case, this is the kind of purchase few would make on the spot spur of the moment.
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 .
We loved this tour of Casablanca with our guide Mohamed. It started with a leisurely walk through the old Medina with Mohamed filling us in on the history and pointing out features that we may otherwise have missed. He was very knowledgeable and patiently answered all our questions. We also visited the new Medina near the Royal Palace, family bakeries, cafe with mint tea, viewed Hassan II Mosque from across the bay and ended at a lovely restaurant for lunch. Highly recommended
Fun! We traveled all around the city, and was able to learn about history and day to daylife. Guide was very knowledgable. (The pastries and mint tea was amazing)
Our guide, Mohammed, was very informative. The tour was enjoyable.
Mohammad was a fabulous guide. Knowledgeable & attentive to everyone in the group. This tour is a great introduction to Casablanca.
Had an amazing trip today with mohammed was very helpful and showed us around everywhere. 10/10 would recommend
Great tour with a sympathetic, knowledgeable guide
Muhammad was incredible! We had such a deep cultural exploration of the city by foot, and then by private car. We saw all of the sights and tasted delicious mint tea and cookies from the most famous bakery. We had beautiful pictures and memories because of them, and we are so grateful! Thank you, to Muhammad and Urban Adventures for a most wonderful day!💛🙌💫
Fantastic day exploring and learning about Morocco and Casablanca.
We had a lovely experience, shared with two other guests with whom we got on with very well. The tour was excellent and at a gentle pace which suited the party.Mohamed our guide was very knowledgeable and a good conversationalist. We covered quite a bit of the city which was enabled by a car and driver. Highly recommend this particular tour and guide. On Mohamed’s recommendation we all had lunch together.
I had a fantastic tour of Casablanca giving me a wonderful introduction to the city. It was a morning tour to many interesting sights and ended up in a lovely restaurant where we had lunch.
Mohammed was the best of the best. His knowledge and expertise was second to none. His warmth and friendliness made us feel very welcome in Casablanca. We feel very lucky to have had him as our guide.
The perfect alternative to cruise shore excursions — a fabulous private tour with a balanced mix of walking & riding. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful introduction to Casablanca. Many thanks!
Mohammad was a wonderful guide and made the experience so wonderful. It was great to visit areas on foot as well as be driven around. We stopped at the bazaar, a museum, and a few various sites, before a lunch at Solamo’s restaurant. Thank you Mohammad!
This tour was a great introduction to Casablanca for our Morocco trip. We appreciated our tour guide’s thoughtfulness in showing us local sights while explaining the cultural and historical background.
Excellent tour, highly recommended with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. A must if you are visit Casablanca.
Excellent morning tour with the very lovely and knowledgeable Mohamed . Saw some wonderful insights into Casablanca Highly recommend!!
It was very good .guide was too informed
Mohamed was incredibly knowledgeable about the medinas and made the experience feel authentic and personal. I felt like I was exploring parts of Casablanca that only a local would truly know. Overall, it was a unique and memorable experience.
My guide was amazing - extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and made my time extremely enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Our tour of Casablanca was great. Our guide Mohamed was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We ate some fantastic pastries along with mint tea. We were on schedule every step of the way.
This is a great tour for those with limited time in Casablanca. I had a wonderful guide who took me through the Medina, and I had some firsthand insight into a lot of the history in Casablanca, which is fascinating to say the least. You really get to see alot of casablancas medina and old town on this tour and I loved the stop through the museum that gave insight into Casablanca's history.
Guide is very knowledgeable. He answered all of my questions. Accommodated the entire group which was difficult due to rain.
This was a good way to see some of Casablanca and to hear some of the history of the city. It felt authentic and walking through the Medina was a great way to see everyday life.
Excellent day tour. We learned so much from Mohammad! We saw lots and learned lots. I recommend this tour as a great way to see lots in an easy walking and being driven around tour.
Mohammed was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. We were shown the different architecture and churches in the Old Town. We were also shown a Shouk in the New Town. Very enjoyable experience.
A comprehensive tour of Casablanca city new & old. Took us to Corniche with stunning view of Hassan II mosque. Our guide, Mohammed, was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Excellent experience. Muhammed was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Even with bad weather, it was definitely worth it
We had an amazing day out around Casablanca, learning about the people and culture. The experience and knowledge of our guide and driver were terrific! We loved the history and architecture of the city.
I had an absolutely incredible experience with my Morocco tour guide. From the very beginning, he was exceptionally kind, welcoming, and attentive. Since I was the only guest that day, the tour felt completely personalized — he even became my personal photographer and made sure I captured beautiful memories along the way. He shared so much rich history about Morocco, the culture, and each place we visited, which made the experience deeply meaningful. He also helped me negotiate fair and honest prices while shopping for items to take back home, something I truly appreciated as a visitor. We made many wonderful stops along the way: from enjoying cappuccino, to breaking bread and sharing tea together. The Moroccan tea was phenomenal, and the lunch we had later was hands down one of the most delicious meals of my trip. Every stop felt thoughtful and unrushed, and I felt genuinely cared for the entire time. This tour exceeded my expectations in every way. I will absolutely be back and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone visiting Morocco.
We had an amazing city tour of Casablanca that truly brought the city to life. The tour was very well organized and covered all the major landmarks, giving us a perfect balance of history, culture, and local insight. Seeing iconic spots like the Hassan II Mosque, the Corniche, and the city center helped us really understand Casablanca beyond just first impressions. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate, sharing interesting stories and details that made each stop meaningful. The pace was comfortable, and there was plenty of time to enjoy the views, take photos, and ask questions. This tour was a fantastic way to explore Casablanca and get a deeper appreciation of its charm, history, and vibrant atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the city for the first time!
Mohammed was very good tour guide and very professional, overall a great experience. Everything was planned very smoothly and pleasantly.
Knowledgeable guide. Good vibe. We were late due to taxi issues. The operator connected with us and guided us to join the tour at the next stop. Very considerate.
This is a really great introduction to the culture and history of Casablanca. The guide is great as were all the people we met. I particularly enjoyed the walking component. The driving was necessary to cover distance between points of interest. I’ve got a better understanding of things I can do now in the rest of my stay. I’ll be going back for more of that lovely tea!
Great tour, I feel like we got to see a good number of neighborhoods around town and a lot of context for everything we see around the city
Mohamed was very knowledgeable and kind, highly recommend. There’s a small amount of walking, but nothing difficult.
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