Cities · Half day
Rick's Café & Film Locations
Dinner at Rick's and the Casablanca behind the movie
Duration
Half day
Group size
1–6 travellers
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, French
From / person
$110
Overview
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.
Trip 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
Photo gallery
Inside the trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Casablanca → Casablanca
- 1
18:00 · Hotel pickup
CasablancaDriver collects you for a dusk loop of the period downtown.
- 2
18:30 · Film-myth drive
Downtown & old portPlace Mohammed V, the Art-Deco boulevards and the old port at dusk, with the story of the film.
- 3
19:30 · Dinner at Rick's Café
Rick's CaféReserved table for a three-course dinner with live piano.
- 4
21:30 · Drop-off
CasablancaBack at your hotel after dinner.
Cities & regions on this trip
You'll experience 1 destination.
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The route
Map of Rick's Café & Film Locations
3 stops across Cities. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.
- 1
Casablanca downtown
Pickup loop
- 2
Old port
- 3
Rick's Café
Dinner
What's 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
Pack light, pack smart.
- Smart-casual dress for the restaurant
- A camera
- A reservation appetite
Frequently asked
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 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.
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.
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