The white building of Rick's Café above the old medina wall in Casablanca, its name and palm-tree sign on the facade

Rick's Café & Film Locations

Dinner at Rick's and the Casablanca behind the movie

Half day · Starts 18:00 · Private

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Photo: Stolbovsky, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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18:00 to 21:30.

18:00 · CasablancaHotel pickupDriver collects you for a dusk loop of the period downtown.
18:30 · Downtown & old portFilm-myth drivePlace Mohammed V, the Art-Deco boulevards and the old port at dusk, with the story of the film.
19:30 · Rick's CaféDinner at Rick's CaféReserved table for a three-course dinner with live piano.
21:30 · CasablancaDrop-offBack at your hotel after dinner.

Place Mohammed V in downtown Casablanca: the fountain and the clock tower of the Wilaya

An evening tracing the myth of the 1942 film — the real Casablanca it imagined, the colonial downtown, and a three-course dinner at Rick's Café with live piano.

The film Casablanca was shot entirely in Hollywood, but the city it conjured is real enough — and in 2004 an American diplomat opened Rick's Café, a faithful recreation of Bogart's gin joint, in a restored mansion against the old medina wall. It has arched doorways, a curving bar, brass lamps and a piano playing 'As Time Goes By' nightly.

We pair an early-evening drive through the period downtown — Place Mohammed V, the Art-Deco boulevards and the old port that stood in for the film's wartime setting — with a reserved three-course dinner at Rick's, table by the piano. A nostalgic, atmospheric way to spend a Casablanca evening.

Highlights

Reserved dinner at Rick's Café with live piano
Three-course menu in the restored mansion
The colonial downtown the film imagined
Old medina wall and port at dusk
Stories of the 1942 film and its Casablanca myth

Photos

Place Mohammed V in downtown Casablanca: the fountain and the clock tower of the WilayaPhoto: Hamza Izourane, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Included

Private hotel pickup and drop-off
Guided dusk drive of the downtown and port
Reserved three-course dinner at Rick's Café

Not included

Drinks at Rick's Café
Tips for the driver and restaurant staff

What to bring

Smart-casual dress for the restaurant
A camera
A reservation appetite

Places on this tour

Casablanca guide

Photo credits

The white building of Rick's Café above the old medina wall in Casablanca, its name and palm-tree sign on the facade. Photo: Stolbovsky, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Place Mohammed V in downtown Casablanca: the fountain and the clock tower of the Wilaya. Photo: Hamza Izourane, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Questions about this tour

Is "Rick's Café & Film Locations" 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 within 24 hours and confirm 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.

Was the film actually shot in Casablanca?

No — the 1942 classic was filmed entirely on Warner Bros. sound stages in California. Rick's Café here is a 2004 recreation built to match the film's set, and the tour shows you the real Casablanca that inspired the story.