Casablanca’s Soul: Private Tour of Hassan II Mosque & More

4.9
(34 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Morocco is a place where multiple religions have co-existed side-by-side for centuries, sometimes even overlapping in traditions and beliefs. Get an overview of the region’s religions on this tour that takes you to some of Casablanca’s holiest sites, and shows how Islam, Judaism, Christianity and other faiths have lived in harmony for hundreds of years.

What's Included

Ride in private transport to Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
Sip traditional Moroccan mint tea
Visit the Museum of Moroccan Judaism (entry included)
Tour the Heritage Interpretation Museum (weekends only)
Explore the Hassan II Mosque – Morocco’s largest mosque (entry included)
Receive insider tips on what to see, do & eat in Casablanca
Enter a local synagogue (Saturdays & Sundays only)
Walk through the Jewish quarter (Mellah) with your guide
Discover a private museum with a unique Moroccan art collection (entry included)
Transportation to/from the meeting and end points
Tips/gratuities for your guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Rick's Café

248 Boulevard Sour Jdid, Casablanca 20250 (in front of Rick's Cafe)

End point

Square of Mohammed V, Casablanca

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hassan II Mosque

    The largest mosque in Morocco — and the third-largest in the world. With its minaret towering up 210 metres, the Hassan II Mosque blends Islamic architecture with Moroccan elements, Moorish influences with urban design.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Old Medina of Casablanca

    It is here that the city’s Jewish past has been best preserved, and is also where it continues to live today. There are some 5,000 Jews currently living in Casablanca, and the city is home to more than 30 synagogues, plus Jewish monuments, cemeteries and shrines

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    A gorgeous museum inside a home, where a private collection of Moroccan artwork awaits. This house is the former home of Abderrahman Slaoui, a Moroccan businessman who loved the arts. As we peruse the artworks, we’ll stop for a refreshing Moroccan mint tea to help perk us up for the short walk to our next stop.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Church of Notre Dame of Lourdes

    Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, with its architecture that’s oh-so-different from what you expect to find in Morocco! The European-inspired church towers over its neighbouring buildings. Please note that the Notre Dame de Lourdes Church is closed on Sundays, we will still stop outside, but we will not go inside.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Travel by private taxi to the Museum of Moroccan Judaism, home to 2,000 years of Jewish history in Morocco, with exhibits including videos, art, and historic documents. On Saturdays and Sundays, when the museum is closed, you'll instead visit a local synagogue (opened specially for your group) and the Heritage Interpretation Museum, offering rich insights into Casablanca’s cultural legacy.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Square of Mohammed V

    After exploring the museum, your guide will escort you back to Square of Mohammed V, Casablanca via private transfer. Before you go, don’t forget to ask your guide for tips on what else to see and do in Casablanca.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • What should you wear on this tour? Since we’ll be visiting religious sites, it’s best to dress modestly. Women should bring a headscarf to wear inside the mosque — it’s a sign of respect and part of the experience!
  • Can you bring your child on this tour? Absolutely! This tour is child-friendly. If your child is under 6, they can join for free—just add a note in the Special Requirements box at checkout to let us know.
  • Will we go inside Notre Dame de Lourdes Church? Yes, on most days we’ll step inside and explore the church. Just a heads-up — on Sundays it’s only open during Mass, so we’ll admire it from the outside instead.
  • What happens if the Jewish Museum is closed during my tour? On Saturdays and Sundays, when the Museum of Moroccan Judaism is closed, we’ll instead visit a local synagogue (opened specially for your group) and the Heritage Interpretation Museum, which offers fascinating insights into Casablanca’s cultural heritage.
Supplied by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Morocco

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