Dive into the daily life and habits of locals on this unique introductory tour of Casablanca!
The walking tour will start with a view of the largest mosque in Morocco (and the third largest mosque in the world!), Hassan the II. From here, you’ll wander over to the famous Rick’s Café, which you may have heard of in the famous movie "Casablanca". You won’t go inside, but you’ll want to note where it is for a return visit later on in your own time.
Next, you’ll spot the Sqala tower, with canons dating back to the Portuguese era and a view of the Atlantic Ocean. Walk through alleyways to reach the medina, where you can browse alongside locals going about their day-to-day business, shopping for groceries, clothing, and everything else.
From there, you'll go to Mahkama du Pacha, the nearby royal palace. From here, you’ll make your way over to the Habous quarter, also known as the new medina, where you can shop for Moroccan goods such as traditional clothing, leather, jewelry, and food. The medina was built in the 1930s by the French.
You'll visit a bakery where locals take their bread and pastries to be baked, and that’s also used by Bennis, one of the most famous pastry houses in town.
You'll visit one of the oldest pastry houses in Casablanca, tucked in a laneway of the Souq Habous. Sample some traditional Maghribi pastries and then you'll head to a nearby local cafe to order a coffee or tea.
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