Half-Day Art Deco Walking Tour – Casablanca

Discover the hidden elegance of Casablanca’s Art Deco heritage on this curated half-day tour through the city’s most iconic 1920s–1940s landmarks. Casablanca was once the architectural playground of French urban planners, Moroccan craftsmen, and visionary artists—creating one of the largest Art Deco collections in Africa. This experience takes you through boulevards, façades, arcades, and historic interiors that blend geometric lines, zellij mosaics, wrought iron, and Moroccan modernism. Experience Highlights • Learn how Casablanca became the “Paris of North Africa” during the French Protectorate. • Explore how Moroccan artisans blended Art Deco with local craftsmanship such as zellij, carved plaster, and ironwork. • Take photo stops at the most iconic buildings and lesser-known architectural gems. • Enjoy walking through historic arcades and vibrant urban life that still reflects the city’s cosmopolitan past.

What You’ll See • Boulevard Mohammed V – The heart of Casablanca’s Art Deco district, lined with elegant arcades, façades, cafés, cinemas, and banks from the 1930s. • The Glaoui Building – A masterpiece of colonial architecture with refined geometric lines and Moorish touches. • The Lincoln Hotel – One of the city’s earliest Art Deco hotels (currently under restoration), known for its beautiful iron work and tragic but iconic façade. • The Wilaya (Casablanca Prefecture) – With its mix of Art Deco and Neo-Moorish elements, including a clock tower and marble interiors. • Cinema Rialto – The city’s legendary 1930s Art Deco cinema, famous for hosting Edith Piaf and Josephine Baker. • Place Mohammed V – Surrounded by administrative buildings designed in harmonious Art Deco and Moorish revival style. • Hidden Gems – Old department stores, mosaic entrances, carved doors, elegant balconies, and vintage cafés that still preserve the original charm of 1930s Casablanca.