El Jadida and Casablanca Full Day Tour
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10 hours (approx.)
Private Tour
Overview
Your guide welcomes you, and begins with a drive to the city of El Jadida. This city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, El Jadida was named the New City in the early 1800s. The Portuguese built the fortified city, which originally had five bastions, but today only 4 remain. You will be able to reach them by taking a well preserved path around the battlements.
You will see the Saint-Sébastien bastion with is existing strong defensive walls, and take the ramp which allows you to go down to the Porte de la Mer. Back up on the main street you can access the Portuguese cistern. Discovered by chance in the early 1960s, and a setting for many historic films, including 'Othello & 'Harem', it is famous for the thin layer of water that covers the floor, which creates reflections and shapes of the columns and roofs.
Continuing your walk, you will arrive at the church of the Assumption opposite a mosque with a unique minaret. It is probably the only pentagonal one in the world!
In the afternoon your tour will continue to Casablanca, where you will discover this bustling city including the boulevards and modern infrastructure. Walk around the Habous district with its small squares and narrow arcade streets, an example of contemporary city planning mixed with the traditional maze like streets.
There is so much to see as you continue towards the Mohammed V Square, and the lively Central Market. See the Royal Palace, and enjoy the colorful Habous Quarter and the Mehkma (Tribunal). You will visit the impressive Cathedral Notre Dame de Lourdes and the famous Hassan II Mosque, two religious epicenters.
You will enjoy a stroll through the residential area of Anfa before your return where you will board your shuttle back to the ship.
What's Included
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Round trip transportation
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English speaking guide
Considerations
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Lunch.
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Entrance fees.
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Bring Moroccan Dirham (MAD) for any additional purchases on the day.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in the tour, if you would like to give a gratuity/tip please bring cash.
Special Instructions
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Local currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD).
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Bring your sun cream, sunglasses and a sun hat, as at times on this excursion it can get un-seasonably hot.
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It is recommended to drink plenty of water.
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Wear comfortable footwear for this tour as there is some walking on uneven ground, inclines and steps.
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Bring your fully charged camera, to capture wonderful memories on the day.
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A free shuttle bus is required from your cruise ship to the meeting point - full information is on the tour voucher.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Instructions Will Be Provided On Your Voucher.
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