Description
A panoramic tour of the modern part of this dynamic and
cosmopolitan metropolis followed by a typical dinner with musical
entertainment.
What we will see
- Mohammed V Square
- Arab League Park
- Moulay Youssef
Boulevard
- Hassan II Mosque
- Casablanca Twin Centre
- Corniche
- Dinner at
a typical restaurant
What we will do
- We leave the port of Casablanca for a panoramic coach tour
through the modern districts of the city which were built starting from the
beginning of the 20th century according to an urban plan that was destined to
transform the city and plan out its extraordinary growth.
- During one of the
photo stops our guide takes us to see Mohammed V Square, the heart of the
city and a modern Muslim architectural complex inspired by national
traditions.
- We cut across the Arab League Park by coach and we drive
along the Moulay Youssef Boulevard, one of the major thoroughfares of the
city lined by elegant Art Deco and Neo-Moorish style houses.
- From here we
reach the biggest mosque in the world after the one in Mecca: the Hassan II
Mosque, which, according to the intentions of the king, symbolizes an Islam
that is open to the world and to science. With a monumental 210-metre tall
minaret, this mosque is a masterpiece of art and technology.
- Our tour
proceeds through the wide avenues of the city centre where our guide shows us
the Casablanca Twin Centre, a large post-modern complex comprising two
115-metre tall twin towers separated by an impressive marble staircase.
- We
then go back to the seafront and drive along the Corniche past the
trendiest clubs, elegant terraces, luxury hotels and well-equipped beach
clubs, up to our restaurant. Here we are enchanted by the warm, cosy,
romantic, almost sensual Moroccan atmosphere where nothing is left to chance,
not even the excellent yet discreet service. Candles everywhere,
Maghreb-style period decorations that are still popular today like the
hand-painted inlaid ceramic art on the walls and ceilings creating an
intimate atmosphere with the repetitive and relaxing rhythm of a fountain decorated
with a thousand and one coloured tiles. We are embraced by the aromas and
flavours of authentic local cuisine served in Limoges plates, whose
secret lies in a balanced combination of sweet and salty tastes and the
clever use of delicate and varied spices and aromatic herbs. Our dinner is
also accompanied by Arabo-Andalusian music and a performance of a traditional dance.
- After dinner and some typical mint tea, the symbol
par excellence of Moroccan hospitality, we board our coach again for our
return journey along the Corniche with its lively night life. On the way back
to the ship we have a last glimpse of the Hassan II Mosque, which, as the
inhabitants of Casablanca say, and thanks to its magical flood lighting,
looks like a divine creation resting on the ocean.
What you need to know
- Places on this excursion are limited. We recommend booking
early .
- This excursion provides an overview of the
locations and their main sights and does not include tours inside the mosque
and the souk.
- Depending on the time of year, the tour may take place while
it is still light.