🇲🇦 The Perfect One-Day Walking Tour of Casablanca
✨ Pro Tip: Stay near Casa-Voyageurs train station for easy access to the mosque and onward travel! Morning: Historic Treasures 1️⃣ Hop on Tram T3 (8 dirhams) → Habous Station Listen for "Habous" announcement! This charming quarter blends French & Moroccan architecture. 2️⃣ Royal Palace (Dar el-Makhzen) Admire the grand gates (no photos allowed!) – this is the King's Casablanca residence. 3️⃣ Habous Market (New Medina) Unlike touristy old medinas, here you'll find: Authentic argan oil & leather goods The iconic "Pharmacy" tower (perfect Instagram spot!) Local pastry shops selling msemen (savory pancakes) Midday: Iconic Landmarks 4️⃣ Mohammed V Square 🕊️ Buy birdseed (5 dirhams) to feed Casablanca's famously plump pigeons Snap the art deco courthouse fountain – a relic of French colonial days 5️⃣ Sacred Heart Cathedral ⛪ Africa's only all-stone Gothic church (closed but stunning exterior) Fun Fact: Built in 1930 when Casablanca was 50% European Afternoon: Coastal Magic 6️⃣ Walk through Old Medina → Hassan II Mosque Take Rue Chaouia for local fabric shops Stop at Sqala Café for mint tea in a 18th-century fortress 7️⃣ Hassan II Mosque 🌊 (Arrive by 3pm!) World's Only Ocean Mosque (1/3 over water!) Photography Spots: Cliffside walkway at golden hour Underground hammam's mosaic arches Oceanfront esplanade at sunset Evening Options: 🍽️ Dinner at Le Cabestan (Wave-watching fine dining) 🚆 Return to station – Next stop Marrakech! Why This Route Works: ✅ All sights within 5km walk ✅ Perfect mix of history/culture/views ✅ Avoids taxi scams completely #Casablanca #MoroccoTravel #WalkingTour #HiddenGems #TravelSmart 🌍✨