Cities · Half day
Old Medina & Habous Quarter
The walled old town and the planned 'New Medina' in one morning
Duration
Half day
Group size
1–8 travellers
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, French, Arabic
From / person
$60
Overview
A half-day on foot through Casablanca's original walled medina and the elegant 1920s Habous quarter — the 'New Medina' built in Moorish style — with its arcades, bakeries and craft shops.
Casablanca has two medinas. The old medina by the port is the city's original 19th-century walled core — narrow, lived-in, free of tourist polish. The Quartier des Habous, built by the French in the 1920s and 30s, is the elegant counterpoint: a planned 'New Medina' of arched arcades, ordered streets, olive and book sellers, and the Mahkama du Pacha courthouse with its Hispano-Moorish ceilings.
We walk both in a single relaxed morning with a guide, comparing the organic old town with the designed Habous, stopping at the famous Bennis Habous pastry shop, the royal palace gates and the craft workshops where you can watch brass and leather work.
Trip highlights
- The lived-in 19th-century old medina by the port
- The arcaded 1920s Habous 'New Medina'
- Mahkama du Pacha courthouse (Moorish interiors)
- Bennis Habous, Casablanca's legendary pastry shop
- Royal Palace gates and the craft souks
Photo gallery
Inside the trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Casablanca → Casablanca
- 1
09:00 · Hotel pickup
CasablancaDriver collects you and heads to the old medina by the port.
- 2
09:30 · Old Medina walk
Casablanca old medinaWander the original walled town: spice stalls, fishermen's lanes and the clock-tower gate.
- 3
10:45 · Habous quarter
Quartier des HabousThe arcaded New Medina, Mahkama du Pacha, the pastry shop and craft workshops.
- 4
12:00 · Drop-off
CasablancaBack at your hotel by midday.
Cities & regions on this trip
You'll experience 1 destination.
Each stop has its own deep-dive guide — geography, history, best season, things to see, and other tours that visit it. Tap any card to open its dedicated page.
The route
Map of Old Medina & Habous Quarter
3 stops across Cities. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.
- 1
Casablanca old medina
Start
- 2
Quartier des Habous
New Medina
- 3
Mahkama du Pacha
What's included
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off
- Licensed guide on foot
- Bottled water
Not included
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Pastries and personal shopping
What to bring
Pack light, pack smart.
- Comfortable walking shoes (medina cobblestones)
- Layers — even desert nights can drop to 5°C
- Sun hat, sunglasses, SPF 30+
- Modest cover-up for mosques and conservative areas
- Reusable water bottle (we refill on the road)
- Adaptor for Type C/E plugs (220V)
Frequently asked
Questions about this tour.
Is "Old Medina & Habous Quarter" private or a group tour?
100% private. Just you and the people you book with — your own driver, vehicle and pace from start to finish. We never pool travellers.
Can I change the dates or itinerary?
Yes. Every itinerary is a starting point. Add a day, swap a riad, change the start city — we'll re-quote in 24 hours and lock the price in writing before any deposit.
How fit do I need to be?
Easy. Light walking on medina cobblestones, plus optional activities you can opt in or out of on the day.
When should I book?
For high season (Oct–Apr) and any trip involving the Sahara or hot-air balloon, book 8–12 weeks ahead. Last-minute (under 14 days) is usually still possible with a phone call.
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