Casablanca Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Casablanca tours, the magnificent Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic, the city’s Art Deco and Moorish landmarks, the Corniche and old medina, plus day trips to the capital Rabat, the Blue City of Chefchaouen and imperial Marrakech. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Casablanca itinerary.
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Explore Casablanca by interest
Whatever brings you to Casablanca — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Hassan II Mosque
The colossal seaside mosque.
ExploreMarrakech
The Red City day trip.
ExploreRabat
The elegant capital.
ExploreChefchaouen
The Blue City.
ExploreMedina & Corniche
Souks and the seafront.
ExploreFood & culture
Seafood, tagine and tea.
ExploreAtlantic coast
Beaches and El Jadida.
ExploreDay trips
Rabat, Marrakech and more.
ExploreTop attractions in Casablanca
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Hassan II Mosque
The colossal seaside mosque.
Marrakech
The Red City.
Rabat
The elegant capital.
Old Medina
Souks and lanes.
The Corniche
The Atlantic seafront.
Chefchaouen
The Blue City.
El Jadida
The Portuguese coast.
Moroccan cuisine
Seafood and tagine.
Casablanca in 1 day
- 1Hassan II Mosque
- 2United Nations Square
- 3Old medina
- 4Corniche sunset
Casablanca in 2 days
- 1Day 1: Mosque & city
- 2Day 2: Rabat
- 3The elegant capital
- 4Seafood dinners
Casablanca in 3 days
- 1Day 1: Mosque & city
- 2Day 2: Rabat
- 3Day 3: Marrakech
- 4Modern & imperial
Casablanca with kids
- 1Hassan II Mosque
- 2Corniche & beaches
- 3Morocco Mall aquarium
- 4Old medina souks
1 hr awayRabat
The elegant capital.
2.5 hrs awayMarrakech
The Red City.
4.5 hrs awayChefchaouen
The Blue City.
1.5 hrs awayEl Jadida
The Portuguese coast.
3 hrs awayFez
The cultural capital.
In town awayCasablanca city tour
Mosque and Art Deco.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Casablanca visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
Spring (Apr–Jun) and autumn (Sep–Oct) bring warm, pleasant days ideal for the city and day trips — the prime time to visit.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Warm and comfortable, perfect for the mosque, medina, Corniche and trips to Rabat and Marrakech.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Warm but tempered by Atlantic breezes; great for the beaches and Corniche, busier overall.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm, settled days make autumn excellent for sightseeing and day trips along the coast.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild but wetter, with cooler, breezy days; quieter and good value, with the mosque still a must.
Coastal cool
Casablanca stays milder than inland cities thanks to the Atlantic, making it comfortable much of the year.
One day
Enough for the Hassan II Mosque, the centre and the Corniche.
Two days
Add a day trip to the capital Rabat.
Three days
The sweet spot: the city, Rabat and Marrakech.
Four to five days
Add Chefchaouen, Fez or the coast at El Jadida.
A week or more
Use Casablanca as a gateway to tour Morocco by train.
Travelling with kids
Mix the mosque, beaches, the Morocco Mall and the medina at a gentle pace.
Trams
A modern tram network links the centre, the mosque area and key districts cheaply.
Petits taxis
Red petit taxis are cheap and plentiful for short city hops; agree the meter or fare.
Fast trains
Morocco’s fast trains and rail link Casablanca to Rabat, Marrakech, Fez and Tangier from the central stations.
Day-trip transport
Tours bundle transport for Rabat, Marrakech, Chefchaouen and El Jadida with pickup.
On foot
The Art Deco centre, medina and Corniche stretches are walkable in parts.
From the airport
Mohammed V Airport links to the centre by direct train in about 30–40 minutes.
Mosque visiting hours
The Hassan II Mosque is visited by guided tour at set times; book ahead and dress modestly.
Moroccan dirham
Morocco uses the dirham; carry some cash for taxis, the medina and small shops, though cards work in hotels and malls.
Use the train
Morocco’s fast trains make day trips to Rabat, Marrakech and Fez comfortable and easy.
Try the seafood
Enjoy fresh Atlantic seafood and Moroccan dishes; a food tour or Rick’s Café is a fun experience.
Dress modestly
Dress modestly, especially around the mosque; standard city-travel awareness applies.
Book Marrakech ahead
Marrakech and Chefchaouen are long trips — book ahead and consider an overnight.
Mosque tours
Hassan II Mosque guided tours have set times — book ahead.
Marrakech trips
Marrakech day and overnight tours are popular — reserve early.
Rabat trips
Rabat day tours fill up in season — pre-book.
Chefchaouen trips
Blue City trips have limited places — book ahead.
Food tours
Small-group food tours fill up — reserve early.
Spring & autumn
Peak spring and autumn are busy — plan ahead.
Mosque & city tours
Around €20–45 for a city tour with the Hassan II Mosque (plus entry).
Rabat trips
About €35–60 for a Rabat day trip.
Marrakech trips
Roughly €60–110 for a Marrakech day or overnight trip.
Chefchaouen trips
Around €70–120 for a Chefchaouen trip.
Food tours
About €30–60 for a food and culture tour.
How to save
Use the train and tram, eat at local spots and the medina, and join group day tours for the best value.
Casablanca through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- The city and day trips.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Warm and pleasant; a top time to visit.
- Best for
- Beaches and the Corniche.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Warm but breezy on the Atlantic.
- Best for
- Sightseeing and the coast.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Warm and settled; ideal for tours.
- Best for
- Quiet sightseeing and value.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild but wetter; the mosque is a must.