Tour operator
Casamémoire Heritage Visits
The Casablanca heritage association founded in 1995 to protect the city's 20th-century architecture, offering guided visits, thematic circuits and the annual Heritage Days.
Morocco Friendly Travel Casablanca City Tour
A private four-hour highlights tour by car with an English-speaking guide, covering the Hassan II Mosque, the Art Deco centre, Mohammed V Square and the Habous quarter.
At a glance
- Type
- Private half-day city tour
- Area
- Centre Ville, Casablanca, Morocco
- Official site
- moroccofriendlytravel.com
Good to know
- Private car
- English-speaking guide
- Door-to-door service
- Cruise port pickup
Why we recommend it
Morocco Friendly Travel's half-day Casablanca tour packs the city's main highlights into a single morning with a private car and an English-speaking guide. The Moroccan tour company, which also runs trips from Fes and Marrakech, designed the tour for travellers with limited time, including cruise passengers who can be collected at the port, and it is a practical way to see sights that are spread across a large city without having to organise taxis between them.
The itinerary starts at about 09:00 at the Hassan II Mosque, with around an hour to take in the building and its oceanfront esplanade. It then moves to the Art Deco district along Boulevard Mohammed V towards United Nations Square, followed by Mohammed V Square and its protectorate-era public buildings. The final main stop is the Habous quarter, where you visit the Mahkama du Pacha and Pâtisserie Bennis for traditional pastries. The tour ends with a break at Rick's Café or the sky bar of the Kenzi Tower, finishing at around 13:10.
The service is private and door to door, in an air-conditioned car, with a guide who specialises in the city's history and architecture. This makes it comfortable for families, older travellers and anyone who prefers not to walk long distances in the heat. Entrance fees, such as the ticket for the interior tour of the Hassan II Mosque, are worth confirming when you book, as is the exact timing if you want to coincide with one of the mosque's set tour times.
The tour suits first-time visitors, cruise passengers, couples and small families who want a well-paced overview in a few hours. Contact the company by phone or email to check availability, prices and pickup arrangements. Dress modestly for the mosque, with shoulders and knees covered, and bring a bag for your shoes if you plan to go inside.
Because it finishes around lunchtime, the tour leaves the afternoon free. You could return to the old medina on foot, relax on the Ain Diab Corniche, or have lunch at maQam in the Habous or at the Central Market. If you are staying longer in Morocco, ask the company about its other trips.
Morocco Friendly Travel Casablanca City Tour FAQs
How long is the tour?
About four hours, from around 09:00 to 13:10.
What does it include?
A private air-conditioned car with door-to-door service and an English-speaking guide.
Which sights are visited?
The Hassan II Mosque, Boulevard Mohammed V, United Nations Square, Mohammed V Square and the Habous quarter, including Pâtisserie Bennis.
Can cruise passengers join?
Yes. The company offers pickup and drop-off at the port.
Where does the tour end?
With a break at Rick's Café or the Kenzi Tower sky bar.
How do you book?
By phone on +212 634 985 335 or by email.
What should you wear?
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for the Hassan II Mosque.