Visit Casablanca : Discovery of the Soul of the City

Discover Casablanca as a local! Welcome to Casablanca: a city full of dynamism, culture and coastal charm! It invites you to live a unique and authentic experience, away from the usual tourist routes. Casablanca is not only a stop, it is a destination that deserves to be explored with passion and delicacy, What will take : Not simple photos, but an intimate understanding of the Dar El Baida (the White House), its economic dynamism, its architectural wealth and, above all, the inexhaustible energy of its inhabitants. Casablanca has one of the most beautiful collections of Art Deco and Neo-Maurisca architecture in the world. He won’t just stop by; he will analyze the facades, tell you the stories of the French and Moroccan architects and see how these styles tell the period of the Protectorate. Compare the broad Haussmannian avenues of the new city with the labyrinthine alleys of the old Medina.Ready to take off through the beating heart of Morocco?

1. 1

   Square of Mohammed V

   15 min

   Mohamed V Square (or Place Mohammed V) in Casablanca, Morocco, is the main public square and administrative heart of the city. Built in 1916 during the French protectorate by architects Henri Prost and Joseph Marrast, it combines Art Deco, neo-Moorish and Spanish-Muslim influences.

2. 2

   Place des Nations Unies

   15 min

   The Place des Nations Unies (ساحة الأمم المتحدة) in Casablanca is the central square connecting the old medina with the colonial ville nouvelle.

3. 3

   Bab Marrakech

   15 min

   Bab Marrakech (بابمراكش) is the main and most iconic gate of the Old Medina of Casablanca, built in 1774 by the Alawite Sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah when rebuilding the city after the Lisbon earthquake of 1755.

4. 4

   CASABLANCA: DISCOVERING AND WALK INSIDE OLD MEDINA

   30 min

   The Old Medina of Casablanca (المدينة القديمة) is the only pre-colonial neighborhood that survived the French destruction of 1907. Founded in the 18th century by Sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah, it is much more authentic and less touristic than the medinas of Marrakech or Fez.

5. 5

   Al Makane

   15 min

   Discover an Andalusian house directly from the inside

6. 6

   Ould El Hamra Mosque

   Pass by

   Ould el-Hamra Mosque (مسجد ولد الحمراء) – also spelled Ould el Hadra for phonetic variation – is the OLDEST mosque in Casablanca (18th century!) and the hidden treasure of the medina that all locals love and tourists ignore.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   15 min

   An 18th century military stronghold (built in 1785 by Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah) converted in 2001 into the most beautiful restaurant-cafe in Morocco.

8. 8

   Bab el Marsa

   15 min

   Bab El Marsa (باب المرسى) – also called Porte de la Marine or Port Gate – is the most epic and authentic historic gate of the Old Medina of Casablanca. The only one that retains its ORIGINAL 18th century look!

9. 9

   Marina Shopping

   15 min

   On finira le tour près du fameux Rick’s café , du célèbre film Casablanca

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.