Day trips · Full day
Casablanca & the Hassan II Mosque
The great oceanfront mosque and Morocco's largest city, from Rabat
Duration
Full day
Group size
1–6 travellers
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, French, Arabic
From / person
$170
Overview
A full day to Casablanca, an hour south of Rabat: the colossal Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic (one of the largest in the world, and open to visitors on a guided ticket), the Corniche, the old medina and the Art Deco city centre.
Casablanca is barely an hour from Rabat and makes an easy day. Its centrepiece is the Hassan II Mosque — completed in 1993, built partly over the ocean, with a 210m minaret and room for tens of thousands of worshippers. It is one of the very few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslims, on a timed guided tour, and the interior of carved cedar, marble, granite and titanium-clad doors is extraordinary.
From there your guide takes you along the Corniche at Aïn Diab, into the old medina, past the Art Deco and Mauresque architecture of the city centre around Place Mohammed V, and — on request — to the United Nations Square and the Habous quarter. A relaxed, accurate day pairing the capital with Morocco's largest city and its most famous modern monument.
Trip highlights
- Guided interior visit of the Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic
- The 210m minaret and the ocean-side esplanade
- The Aïn Diab Corniche along the coast
- Casablanca's old medina and central market
- Art Deco and Mauresque architecture around Place Mohammed V
Photo gallery
Inside the trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Rabat → Rabat
- 1
Morning · Rabat → Casablanca
Atlantic coast · ~90kmPickup at 08:30 and the motorway south to Casablanca, timed for a guided interior tour of the Hassan II Mosque.
— - 2
Midday · Corniche & lunch
Aïn DiabThe seafront Corniche at Aïn Diab, with lunch overlooking the Atlantic.
— - 3
Afternoon · Medina & the city centre
Central CasablancaThe old medina, Place Mohammed V, the Art Deco quarter and — on request — the Habous quarter and cathedral.
— - 4
Evening · Return to Rabat
~90kmDrive back up the coast to the capital, arriving in the early evening.
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Cities & regions on this trip
You'll experience 2 destinations.
Each stop has its own deep-dive guide — geography, history, best season, things to see, and other tours that visit it. Tap any card to open its dedicated page.
Atlantic coast · Central Morocco
Casablanca
Morocco's economic capital — art deco, the Hassan II Mosque, and Rabat's big-city neighbour an hour down the line.
Open guideCapital · Atlantic coast
Rabat
Morocco's refined capital — Hassan Tower, the Udayas kasbah, Chellah and an unhurried medina on the Bouregreg.
Open guideThe route
Map of Casablanca & the Hassan II Mosque
4 stops across Day trips. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.
- 1
Rabat
Start
- 2
Hassan II Mosque
Mosque
- 3
Aïn Diab Corniche
Corniche
- 4
Rabat
End
What's included
- Private English-speaking driver-guide for the duration
- Air-conditioned car or minivan with fuel, tolls and parking
- All listed monument and site entrance fees
- Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Rabat or Salé
- Bottled water on board
- 24/7 WhatsApp concierge based in Rabat
- Hassan II Mosque guided-visit ticket
Not included
- International flights to/from Morocco
- Accommodation unless an overnight is noted in the itinerary
- Travel insurance (we recommend a provider)
- Lunch and personal drinks unless noted
- Tips for your driver and guides
What to bring
Pack light, pack smart.
- Comfortable walking shoes (medina lanes and uneven ruins)
- Sun hat, sunglasses, SPF 30+
- Light layer — the Atlantic breeze cools Rabat evenings
- Modest cover-up for the mausoleum and mosques
- Reusable water bottle (we refill on the road)
- Adaptor for Type C/E plugs (220V)
Frequently asked
Questions about this tour.
Is "Casablanca & the Hassan II Mosque" private or a group tour?
100% private. Just you and the people you book with — your own Rabat driver-guide, vehicle and pace from start to finish. We never pool travellers.
Can I change the itinerary or start time?
Yes. Every itinerary is a starting point. Shift the start time, swap a site, add the Mohammed VI Museum or a riverside lunch — we'll re-quote in 24 hours and lock the price in writing before any deposit.
Where does the tour start?
We collect you from any hotel or riad in Rabat or Salé, or from Rabat–Salé airport (RBA) or the Rabat-Ville / Rabat-Agdal train stations. Tell us where you're staying and we'll confirm the pickup point.
When should I book?
Most day and half-day tours can be arranged with a few days' notice; weekends and holidays fill faster, so a week ahead is safest.
Can I go inside the Hassan II Mosque?
Yes — it is one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslims, on timed guided tours (typically several daily, fewer on Fridays). We schedule the day around an available slot. Modest dress is required and shoes are removed inside.
How long is the drive from Rabat to Casablanca?
About an hour by motorway each way — Casablanca is the easiest big day trip from the capital, which is why we can also pair it with the Hassan II Mosque, the Corniche and the medina all in one comfortable day.
