ATLAS ESSAOUIRA HOTEL & SPA

Discover the New Medina: Take a walk through Casablanca’s most atmospheric district, the New Medina—also called Habous—which is characterized by its small tree-lined squares, neat alleyways, and elegant arcades. Small souks line every inch of the narrow laneways with vendors enthusiasti- cally selling their products: fragrant spices, colorful varieties of olives, incense, Moroccan handicrafts, traditional garments and leather goods. As you peruse the stalls, you can hear locals chattering and the bustle of every day life in Casablanca. Our regional Marrakesh oice, highly suggests a stop at Pâtisserie Bennis Habous to try traditional Moroccan pastries, like cornes de gazelle (crescent-shaped cookies with an almond Itinerary Subject to Change 62
paste infused with orange lower water) or akda aux amandes (almond macaroons). Plus, if you’re looking to try more
local specialties, some nearby restaurants specialize in camel minced meat, which you can pair with a traditional Moroccan tea.
• How to get there: A 15- to 20-minute taxi ride, about $5 USD one way.
• Hours: Markets are open 9:30am-2pm, daily.
• Cost: Free.
• Explore the only Jewish museum in the Arabic-speaking world, Moroccan Jewish Museum: Before the founding of Israel in 1948, Morocco’s Jewish population reached almost 350,000, whereas today the number has dwindled to a few thousand. This institution preserves and supports the rich cultural history and traditions of Moroccan Judaism. Through photographs, artifacts, and historical exhibits, learn about the tolerant and harmonious coexistence between the Jewish and Muslim communities in Morocco. We suggest about an hour to fully explore the museum.
• How to get there: A 15- to 20-minute taxi ride, about $5 USD one way.

• Hours: 10am-5pm Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm Sunday.
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