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Walk Through the Captivating Corners of Casablanca

This live-streamed online tour will start at Hassan Second Mosque the tallest religious monument in the world. We will hail a taxi and head to the Old Medina to begin our walking tour through the narrow streets. If you are a cinephile, you would recognize the famous Rick's Cafe from the film Casablanca. I'll tell you about the history and heritage of Casablanca as we pass by the old Jewish Quarter, the Old Synagogue, mosques and the markets. Be smitten by the beautiful gates of the Medina Bab Jedid or the New Gate as we leave the Old City behind and enter the New Town. The French laid the foundation of the city in the Protectorate period. We will be fascinated by Art Deco buildings and the spectacular Mohamed V Square. The last attraction on our list is the Sacred Heart Cathedral.

From Casablanca
Online Experience
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Africa
Upto 10 people
English
Highlights
  • Walk about the narrow streets of Casablanca in this real-time experience and learn about the city's fascinating history
  • See the famous Rick's Cafe immortalised in the movie "Casablanca"
  • Witness the Mohammed V Square and the renowned art deco buildings in the new town
Description

This live-streamed, interactive online experience will allow you to enjoy the best of Casablanca from the comfort of your own home!
We will begin our virtual tour at the Hassan II Mosque, the tallest religious monument in the world. Then, we will take a five minute taxi ride to the Old Medina to begin our walking tour through the narrow streets. In this leg of our tour, we will visit the famous Rick’s Cafe immortalised in the famous movie "Casablanca", and pass by the Old Jewish Quarter, the old synagogue, and many of the city's mosques and the markets.

Next, we will depart from the old town through one of the most beautiful gates of Medina Bab Jedid, and head to the new town built by the French in the Protectorate period, where you will see the fantastic art deco buildings. We will then pass by Mohamed V Square and finish the tour with a quick stop at the Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Throughout the tour, I will provide you with information about the cultural and historical development of the city, as well as furnish some local wisdom to enrich your trip by the dozen!

About this experience
Instructions
  • Please have a good internet connection and Zoom app installed on your phone or laptop
  • The instructions to join the meeting will be sent via email shortly after the booking
Know before you go
  • This tour involves traveling to various places, and at times the internet connection may be weak. However, we will attempt to minimize such disruptions
  • You can book this tour for 60 USD for a Group of 3 Screens or as a private tour for 110 USD and invite up to 10 friends and family to join this activity with you from all over the world. You will see the option to book this experience as a private tour on the checkout page if it is available for that time slot
  • Since these are live tours, they may be subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather, Internet disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.
Meet your Host
Mourad El Bairi

I am a licensed tour guide in Morocco and have immense knowledge and experience about my country. It would be my pleasure to share with you my understanding of Moroccan history, culture and life. I will be happy to answer all your questions while guiding you.

From USD 60 / Group
Important Information
  • Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.