Tour guide in Casablanca Issam J.
Casablanca, Morocco
English, French, Arabic
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I'm Issam J., your private tour guide in Casablanca
Guide #34190
Salaam Alaikum (Peace be unto you) Are you looking for an original cultural private tour? Connect with locals, have a deep insight into their traditions and culture. Enjoy an awakening delicious mint tea with some unique traditional Moroccan almond pastries in one of the many crowded suburbs coffee shops around. Learn about the flavorsome ingredients of the pastries and the ancestral preparation ritual of the mint tea. Why not learn the basics of the local language and practice it when bargaining with a vendor and get the best deal? You can explore varied and eccentric street food in a city private food tour as well as bargaining and feeling the satisfaction of getting the best deal when buying a souvenir in a tailor made shopping tour. Do you love cooking, don't you? Then, welcome to my humble abode! My family will be more than happy to help you prepare a famous Moroccan dish and get introduced to all the spices and other ingredients that we use. This will be an opportunity to have an authentic social experience and know how being part of an extended Moroccan family feels like. I am pretty sure you will end up with some valuable local cooking skills that you brag and demonstrate to your friends and family back home. We can also have a whale of a time by exploring the night life and enjoy the bars and restaurants around the city. I have got a multitude of options and ideas that you will certainly appreciate. Well, if you feel these are your expectations, then, I am the tour guide you must be looking for! I am a man of conversation, I like to unveil taboos and push the boundaries! I am not a dull narrator of historical facts. I believe that each place has a unique story to tell. I love to spontaneously exchange my experiences and socialize and connect on an emotional level with my guests, giving them as much information as possible. With me, in one or multiple day private tour, consider yourself in a live TV documentary that is meant to investigate information, correct stereotypes and get rid of clichés. Casablanca holds a great value for new visitors, it is in fact a kind of an introductory to the Moroccan culture. It is the country's melting pot that gathers locals from different parts of the kingdom with their varied languages, dialects and accents. I was born and bred in Casablanca and I had a happy childhood, full of laughter and love, in a very close-knit family in the suburbs. Reminiscing about that time evokes a huge nostalgia in me, every time I perform a tour and pass by squares and alleyways, boulevards and coffee shops, where I used to spend time with my naughty childhood friends. From Abu Dhabi where luxurious hotels are gold plated and where I spent 3 years of my career. Then, to an authentic Moroccan resort where I spent more than 9 years as a concierge. Almost 12 years to forge my ability to adapt to different nationalities and sharpen my professionalism and creativity. I am a curious traveler too! I am keenly interested in visiting new places. I have visited many European countries; Barcelona and Amsterdam are my favorite. Honestly, I wish everybody on the globe could have the possibility to travel. This would definitely promote deeper mutual understanding between nations and make the world a better place. I want you to feel free to contact me if you have a particular tour theme in mind or a place you want to visit within a specific frame of time. I will be delighted to advise and help you put your itinerary together in a private tour. I am flexible and would spare no effort to make it happen. I do have access to varied car types and take care efficiently of all the logistics. I am an expert in tailoring luxurious tours, recommending places, making hotel, restaurant, ticket reservations. I have a wide knowledge of the history of Morocco and participated in a multitude of customized tours to different parts of the kingdom. Looking forward to meeting you Cheers Issam J - Vaccinated against Covid(Janssen single dose vaccine). - A licensed national tour guide, Badge 2606. - A Bachelor in English Studies and Culture in 2006. - An Impeccable communication skills with a lovable outgoing personality. - A professional degree in cultural mediation and events organization. - 12 years experience as a resort concierge. - A remarkable knowledge of first aid procedures. *I have access to brand new air-conditioned cars with professional drivers and full insurance. *Mercedes Vito 6 passengers and room for 7 suitcases. *Mercedes Sprinter full options 15 pax. *48 passengers buses. Don't hesitate to send me a message for special requests No restrictions.
Delivers tours starting at
- Casablanca
- Rabat
- Marrakech
- Tangier
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- Pam W.United States1 day ago
Issam was a wonderful guide, educating us on the history of Casablanca, all aspects of the Hassin II mosque and many cultural traditions of Morocco. He was easy to talk to and it was evident he enjoyed sharing his love of his country. We felt free to ask questions about the Muslim faith and compare /contrast it with our Christian beliefs. Unfortunately we toured on a...
- Christina S.United States4 days ago
Casablanca Morocco: FABULOUS private tour from Sam!!! We started our day with a private guided tour of Hassan II Mosque. The largest and most beautiful Mosque we have ever seen. Truly an amazing place to visit. Then Sam took us for a drive around town and along the coast line to experience the city flow. We walked through a local Souk where we found the most beautiful...
- Kimberly K.United States4 days ago
Issam took us on a wonderful tour through an incredible Moroccan winery north of Casablanca. We had a magnificent lunch with various samples / pairings of local wines. Then we toured the winery and learned much about the local history of the area and winery. Finally he and our excellent driver took us to our final destination in Rabat. It was a memorable day and...

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October 2026Oh Kimberly! I wish I could rewind all those wonderful conversations we had during the tour! I learned so much from you too! It really warms my heart to know how much you enjoyed the day, all the little stories about my hometown, our wine chats, and everything in between! What a fun day we had!
- Kimberly K.United States5 days ago
We learned so much about the social and political structure of Morroco. He answered all our questions with the most respect. He took us around to the various markets and helped us to make good decisions. I lost my earring in one of the stores, and he went out of his way to contact the merchant, and then had our driver retrieved. This gesture is above and beyond what we...



