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Casablanca Shore Excursion: Private El Jadida and Azemmour Day Trip
1 day
Private
Full Day
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About this activity
When your cruise ship docks in Casablanca, meet your guide at the port and hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle for the 1-hour drive to El Jadida.
On arrival, follow your guide on a tour of El Jadida’s ancient walled city — known as the medina. Built on the Atlantic coast by Portuguese colonialists in the 16th century, El Jadida is today a UNESCO World Heritage-listed town famous for its fortified ramparts and impressive sea defences.
As you explore the medina, admire wrought-iron balconies and houses constructed in the traditional Portuguese style. Stroll through sleepy back streets to ancient squares where mosques and churches stand side by side, and gaze out over the traditional fishing boats bobbing on the waves in the harbor.
Discover the Portuguese Cistern, a vaulted cavern originally built as a military arsenal. Gaze down inside the cistern, where a single shaft of light bounces off the water and illuminates the ancient stone arches and columns below.
After lunch (own expense) at one of the seafood cafes in El Jadida, hop back into your vehicle for the scenic 20-minute journey to the fortified village of Azemmour. Pause at the entrance to the village and admire beautiful views over the banks of the Oum Er-Rbia River.
In Azemmour, enjoy a walking tour through the pretty, white-washed Old Town and soak up the atmosphere in this ancient corner of Morocco. Admire the city walls — decorated by many of the talented artists who call Azemmour home — and visit the 16th-century synagogue, a symbol of the age-old coexistence between Arabs, Jews and Morocco’s native Berbers.
When it’s time to leave Azemmour behind, hop back in your vehicle and relax on the drive back to port in Casablanca, where your tour will come to an end.
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On arrival, follow your guide on a tour of El Jadida’s ancient walled city — known as the medina. Built on the Atlantic coast by Portuguese colonialists in the 16th century, El Jadida is today a UNESCO World Heritage-listed town famous for its fortified ramparts and impressive sea defences.
As you explore the medina, admire wrought-iron balconies and houses constructed in the traditional Portuguese style. Stroll through sleepy back streets to ancient squares where mosques and churches stand side by side, and gaze out over the traditional fishing boats bobbing on the waves in the harbor.
Discover the Portuguese Cistern, a vaulted cavern originally built as a military arsenal. Gaze down inside the cistern, where a single shaft of light bounces off the water and illuminates the ancient stone arches and columns below.
After lunch (own expense) at one of the seafood cafes in El Jadida, hop back into your vehicle for the scenic 20-minute journey to the fortified village of Azemmour. Pause at the entrance to the village and admire beautiful views over the banks of the Oum Er-Rbia River.
In Azemmour, enjoy a walking tour through the pretty, white-washed Old Town and soak up the atmosphere in this ancient corner of Morocco. Admire the city walls — decorated by many of the talented artists who call Azemmour home — and visit the 16th-century synagogue, a symbol of the age-old coexistence between Arabs, Jews and Morocco’s native Berbers.
When it’s time to leave Azemmour behind, hop back in your vehicle and relax on the drive back to port in Casablanca, where your tour will come to an end.
Included
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Private driver
- Transport by private vehicle
- Private guide
- Entry/Admission - Portuguese Cistern
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for children under 6 years old
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair
- A conservative dress code is recommended in Morocco. Men and women should keep their upper body as well as their knees covered at all times as a sign of respect to the local culture. Wearing shorts is not recommended
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
35%
Reviews
Our guide Abdul Selek was wonderful, knowledgeable, and friendly we very much enjoyed spending the day with him. While the historical sights in El Jadida and Azemmour are interesting, there are other coastal areas that the average tourist might find more interesting.