How to Get to Rick’s Café from Casa Port Train Station
Learn how to walk from Casa Port train station to Rick's Café in Casablanca and where to safely store your luggage near the Old Medina.
How to Get to Rick’s Café from Casa Port Train Station
Rick’s Café is one of Casablanca’s best-known places to visit. Image source and licence.
Arriving at Casa Port train station and planning to visit the famous Rick’s Café?
The good news is that Rick’s Café is close to the station. You can walk there in approximately 10 minutes, depending on your pace and the exact route you take.
Before starting your visit, you can store your luggage near Casa Port with Blastey and explore Casablanca without carrying heavy bags.
Arriving at Casa Port Train Station
Casa Port is conveniently located near Casablanca’s city centre and Old Medina. Image source and licence.
Casa Port is one of Casablanca’s main railway stations and a convenient arrival point for travellers coming from Rabat, Tangier, Marrakech and other Moroccan cities.
The station is located near:
- Casablanca Old Medina
- La Sqala
- United Nations Square
- The port of Casablanca
- Rick’s Café
Its central location makes it possible to explore several attractions on foot.
Store Your Luggage Near Casa Port
Walking through Casablanca with suitcases can be uncomfortable, especially around the busy streets and narrow passages near the Old Medina.
Blastey offers a convenient luggage-storage location at Calisyo Casa Port Old Medina.
Address: 10 Rue Rabat, Ancienne Medina, Casablanca
The storage location is close to Casa Port station and is a convenient starting point for visiting Rick’s Café and the surrounding attractions.
Store your luggage near Casa Port with Blastey
Once your bags are safely stored, you can explore the city comfortably, take photos and stop at restaurants without carrying your luggage.
How to Walk from Casa Port to Rick’s Café
The journey from the Casa Port area to Rick’s Café takes approximately 10 minutes on foot.
Suggested walking route
- Exit Casa Port train station.
- Walk towards Casablanca’s Old Medina.
- Continue towards Boulevard des Almohades.
- Follow the road along the edge of the Old Medina.
- Continue towards Boulevard Sour Jdid.
- Rick’s Café is located at 248 Boulevard Sour Jdid.
Because pedestrian access or road conditions can occasionally change, use Google Maps or another navigation application during your walk.
Open the walking route in Google Maps
Walk Beside Casablanca’s Old Medina
The Old Medina is located between Casa Port and several major Casablanca attractions. Image source and licence.
Part of the walk takes you beside Casablanca’s Old Medina.
The neighbourhood is known for its traditional streets, small shops, historic buildings and local cafés. It offers a different atmosphere from Casablanca’s modern boulevards and business districts.
Storing your luggage before entering this area is particularly useful because some streets can be busy or narrow.
What Is Rick’s Café?
Rick’s Café is one of Casablanca’s most famous restaurants and tourist attractions.
The restaurant was created to reproduce the atmosphere of the fictional café featured in the classic 1942 movie Casablanca. Its architecture includes white walls, arches, balconies, decorative lighting and a central courtyard.
Although the movie was not filmed at this location, Rick’s Café has become an important stop for visitors interested in the history and atmosphere associated with the film.
Rick’s Café address: 248 Boulevard Sour Jdid Casablanca, Morocco
Visit the official Rick’s Café website
Should You Reserve Before Visiting?
A reservation is recommended, especially when visiting:
- In the evening
- During weekends
- During holidays
- In busy tourist periods
- With a group
Rick’s Café may also apply a smart-casual dress policy. Check its official website or contact the restaurant before visiting for the latest opening hours, reservation conditions and dress requirements.
What Else Can You Visit Nearby?
Rick’s Café can easily be included in a longer walking itinerary around central Casablanca.
Casablanca Old Medina
Explore the traditional streets, shops and historic buildings of Casablanca’s Old Medina.
La Sqala
La Sqala is a historic fortified building near the Old Medina. It is known for its garden, Moroccan architecture and restaurant.
United Nations Square
United Nations Square connects the Old Medina with Casablanca’s modern city centre. It is surrounded by cafés, shops and important city streets.
Hassan II Mosque
The Hassan II Mosque is another major attraction that can be visited after Rick’s Café. Image source and licence.
The Hassan II Mosque is one of Casablanca’s most important landmarks. From Rick’s Café, you can continue towards the mosque on foot or take a short petit-taxi ride.
Suggested Half-Day Casablanca Itinerary
Here is a simple itinerary for travellers arriving at Casa Port:
- Arrive at Casa Port train station.
- Walk to the Blastey partner location.
- Store your luggage at Calisyo Casa Port Old Medina.
- Explore the Old Medina.
- Walk to Rick’s Café.
- Have lunch, dinner or take photos outside.
- Continue to La Sqala or Hassan II Mosque.
- Return to collect your luggage.
- Continue your journey from Casa Port.
This itinerary is useful when you:
- Arrive before your hotel check-in time
- Have a few hours between trains
- Are visiting Casablanca on a day trip
- Need somewhere to keep your bags after hotel checkout
- Want to explore before an evening departure
Explore Casablanca Without Carrying Your Bags
Casa Port is an excellent starting point for discovering central Casablanca, and Rick’s Café is close enough to reach on foot.
However, carrying bags through the Old Medina and busy city streets can make the experience tiring.
By storing your luggage with Blastey, you can visit Rick’s Café, explore the Old Medina, eat at a restaurant and discover Casablanca more comfortably.
Book luggage storage near Casa Port and Rick’s Café
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Rick’s Café from Casa Port train station?
Rick’s Café is approximately a 10-minute walk from the Casa Port and Old Medina area. The exact duration depends on your pace and chosen route.
Can I walk from Casa Port to Rick’s Café?
Yes. Rick’s Café is within walking distance of Casa Port train station.
Can I walk there with luggage?
You can, but walking through the city is more comfortable without heavy bags. Blastey offers luggage storage near Casa Port and the Old Medina.
Where can I store luggage near Casa Port?
You can store your luggage at Calisyo Casa Port Old Medina, located at 10 Rue Rabat in Casablanca.
View the Blastey luggage-storage location
Is Rick’s Café inside the Old Medina?
Rick’s Café is located beside the Old Medina on Boulevard Sour Jdid.
Do I need a reservation for Rick’s Café?
Making a reservation is recommended, particularly for dinner, weekends and busy travel periods.
What can I visit after Rick’s Café?
Nearby attractions include the Old Medina, La Sqala, United Nations Square and the Hassan II Mosque.