Excursion City highlights & art history with lunch in a moroccan palace tour at Casablanca

Experience the historic splendour and artistic highlights of Casablanca during a scenic, full-day sightseeing excursion to this legendary city.

Hassan II Mosque

Depart the pier for the short drive to the awe-inspiring Hassan II Mosque. The second-largest mosque in the world, it can hold 25,000 people. This magnificent building is overwhelming in its grandeur, and exquisite in its detail. The foundations are built partly on land, andpartly over the water. Some of the ceilings in this sacred building are over 200 feet (about 70 meters) tall, and part of it has a retractableroof. It is the only mosque in Morocco where non-Muslims are allowed to enter inside. Following your guided visit, re-board your coachand drive to a vantage point for a unique view of the Hassan II Mosque. From this spot, the city can be seen along the coastline and thetowering Hassan II Mosque appears to float on the sea.

Anfa and New Medina

Your drive continues through Anfa, an elegant residential district perched high on a hill overlooking the city. Anfa was the original site of Casablanca, and is highlighted by main avenues, green parks and magnificent villas in a variety of architectural styles. Leaving Anfa, drive to the New Medina, or 'Habous Quarter', for a guided stroll through this historic part of the city, which is lined with souks, shops and a warren of alleyways.

Moroccan Lunch at Dar al Kaid

Re-board your coach and head to Dar Al Kaid Restaurant and discover the best of Moroccan cuisine in an enchanting setting for a best traditional experience.

Abderrahman Slaoui Museum, Antique Jewellery and Art, Mohamed V Square

After the set-menu lunch, re-board your coach and head to Abderrahman Slaoui Museum, located inside the home of a charming Art Deco building dating from the 1940s. Dedicated to Moroccan jewellery and décor, the museum features a unique collection of antique jewellery, vintage posters by great artists such Dinet, Majorelle and De La Neziere, miniatures, 19th-century Bohemian crystal boxes, illuminations and other objects collected from around the world. At the end of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier passing by the Mohamed V Square.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Casablanca, Hassan II Mosque, Anfa, New Medina, Mohammed V Boulevard, Moroccan Lunch, Abderrahman Slaoui Museum

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking and standing for approximately 0.93 miles (about 1500 metres), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and 50 steps at the visited venues. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Proper attire is required to enter the mosque; men should wear long pants, and women should cover their heads, arms and legs. Rick's Cafe is only offering a strict European Set-Menu with no chances to have modifications. Rick's Cafe requires business casual attire and does not allow Flip flops, jeans, Shorts, Tank tops, Low cut neckline, Bare midriff, Logo/ads t shirt, Mini skirt, Cargo pants, Track suit, Sport shoes, Sport wears items, Backpack. Guests must be at least 12 years old to participate on this tour, and at least 21 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Guests are advised not to take photos of military personnel without their consent. Guests are advised to mind their belongings at all times, particularly at tourist points of interest or crowded places. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.