Casablanca Guided Tour: Discover Morocco’s Modern Metropolis

The first stop in your Casablanca Guided Tour is at the amazing Hassan II Mosque. Sitting at the top of a cliff, this amazing building stands tall over the Atlantic Ocean. The beautiful flooring with mosaic pieces, the tall minaret and the brilliantly crafted interior marbling are simply astounding. On the guided tour, you will learn about the rich culture behind Kiyomizudera and admire the beautiful way the temple was built.

The tour then goes to the Corniche Ain Diab which is a beautiful and lively coastline filled with people. A walk along the wide riverfront awaits visitors, where many different people from different countries can enjoy the cool ocean air and the nice views of the water. During the morning, you can stop for some traditional mint tea or a warm croissant at any of the bustling cafés in front of the waterfront.

The Casablanca experience continues after your coastal adventure, where you visit the Quartier Habous which is commonly known as the New Medina. You can see a special mix of Moroccan and French colonial style here, making the whole place charming. Walking through the town’s narrow streets, you will notice many alluring craft shops, vibrant literary shops and yummy bakeries. Don’t pass up the chance to enjoy true Moroccan baked items, for example, those named chebakia (honey-soaked almond cookies) and other similar delights.

After that, you should spend some time visiting the Central Market to see the energetic everyday activities of Casablanca’s people. Go through the many stalls offering a huge variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, wonderful aromatic spices, tasty meats, fresh fish and lovely arts and crafts. You’ll find that shopping here is simple, as the vendors are friendly and the classic Moroccan market atmosphere of bright colors, nice smells and excitement is easy to enjoy here. In short, this defines the experience of a Guided Tour in Casablanca.

Then, you will visit the downtown district of Casablanca which is filled with architectural wonders. Here, you are able to select and enjoy the attractive buildings along Boulevard Mohammed V which are decorated with fine stucco, geometric shapes and ornate iron railings. People who value stunning architecture will enjoy a visit to Cinema Rialto and Hotel Transatlantique to see how colonial architecture still prosper in Casablanca.

The Casablanca Guided Tour continues with a visit to the Royal Palace, where you can see well-planned gardens and an incredible iron gate. Even though people are not allowed in the actual palace, you can easily take great photos of it from the outside. In addition, you can marvel at the exquisite gardens and lavish surroundings around the royal palace to glimpse the royal lifestyle of Morocco. The segment emphasizes the mixed architectural history you’ll discover when you take a Guided Tour of Casablanca.

After a fulfilling day on the Casablanca Guided Tour, you can enjoy a real Moroccan meal at a traditional place. While here, you can appreciate fine tunisian dishes such as tender tagine, soft couscous and rich pastilla which always go beautifully with the well-known herbal beverage from Tunisia, mint tea. While eating, reflect on the day and the city’s identity as a place with great history and always active urban life.

At the finish line of your tour, you may decide to go for a peaceful stroll along the Corniche or simply relax at any of the nearby cafes. You will happily return to your hotel with lots of stunning images of Morocco in your memory. You’ll find that there’s a lot to explore on this tour and if you still have more time, you can extend it past the day trip provided by Distinctive Experience.