Trip highlights
- 1Hassan II Mosque
- 2Old Medina and the Habous Quarter
- 3Rabat day trip
- 4Corniche d'Ain Diab beachfront
- 5Mahkama du Pacha
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Day-by-day plan
Arrival & Hassan II Mosque
Thursday, April 8
Est. spend
$110
per person
🌅 Morning
Arrive at Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Mohammed V International Airport
A direct train (the Al Bidaoui line) connects the airport to Casa Voyageurs station in about 35 minutes; taxis are also reliable.
Agree the taxi fare before departure if not taking the train — meters are inconsistently used.
☀️ Afternoon
Hassan II Mosque
Boulevard de la Corniche, Casablanca
One of the largest mosques in the world, built directly over the Atlantic Ocean with a section of floor showing the water below, and the tallest minaret in the world at 210 metres — a genuinely awe-inspiring feat of modern Islamic architecture.
This is one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslim visitors via guided tour — book a tour slot, as access outside prayer times is tour-only.
🌙 Evening
Dinner along the Corniche
Corniche d'Ain Diab, Casablanca
Casablanca's seafront promenade, Corniche d'Ain Diab, with a strong concentration of restaurants and beach clubs overlooking the Atlantic.
🍽️ Meals
Airport or hotel breakfast
Moroccan · $8
Mosque area lunch
Moroccan · $12
Corniche dinner
Moroccan/International · $35
Old Medina & Habous Quarter
Friday, April 9
Est. spend
$95
per person
🌅 Morning
Old Medina walking tour
Old Medina, Casablanca
Casablanca's original walled old town, smaller and less overwhelming than Marrakech's, with narrow alleyways, traditional crafts, and the city's oldest mosque.
A local guide is particularly useful here, as the Medina has fewer tourist-oriented signs than Marrakech's better-known equivalent.
☀️ Afternoon
Habous Quarter (New Medina)
Habous Quarter, Casablanca
A planned 1930s neighbourhood built by French colonial authorities in a deliberately traditional Moroccan style — an interesting study in how colonial powers reimagined 'authentic' Moroccan architecture, with excellent artisan shops today.
The Royal Palace exterior and the Mahkama du Pacha (a former courthouse with extraordinary tiled interiors) are both nearby and worth combining with this visit.
🌙 Evening
Dinner near Place Mohammed V
Place Mohammed V, Casablanca
Casablanca's grand central square, surrounded by French colonial Art Deco buildings, with good restaurants nearby for an evening meal.
🍽️ Meals
Medina breakfast
Moroccan · $8
Habous Quarter lunch
Moroccan · $14
Place Mohammed V dinner
Moroccan · $30
Rabat Day Trip
Saturday, April 10
Est. spend
$90
per person
🌅 Morning
Train to Rabat
Casa Voyageurs station
A direct train reaches Morocco's royal capital in under an hour — a calmer, more orderly city than Casablanca, with significant historical sites.
Trains run frequently throughout the day — no need to book far ahead for this short regional route.
☀️ Afternoon
Kasbah of the Udayas and Hassan Tower
Kasbah of the Udayas, Rabat
A picturesque fortified old town overlooking the Atlantic, with blue-and-white-washed streets, alongside the unfinished 12th-century Hassan Tower and the adjacent Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
The Andalusian Gardens within the Kasbah are a peaceful, less-visited spot worth seeking out.
🌙 Evening
Return to Casablanca
Casablanca
Return by train in the evening for a relaxed final dinner back in Casablanca.
🍽️ Meals
Rabat breakfast
Moroccan · $8
Kasbah area lunch
Moroccan · $16
Casablanca dinner
Moroccan · $35
Mahkama du Pacha & Departure
Sunday, April 11
Est. spend
$80
per person
🌅 Morning
Mahkama du Pacha
Mahkama du Pacha, Casablanca
A former Islamic courthouse from the colonial era, with elaborately tiled courtyards and carved cedar ceilings — a genuinely underrated architectural gem, often overlooked by visitors heading straight to the mosque.
Confirm current opening hours and access, as the building's visiting status has varied over time — check with your hotel before heading over.
☀️ Afternoon
Final shopping and lunch
Casablanca
A final lunch and shopping for Moroccan leather, ceramics, or argan oil products before departure.
🌙 Evening
Transfer to Casablanca Airport
Mohammed V International Airport
Allow at least 2.5 hours before an international flight. The train direct from Casa Voyageurs takes about 35 minutes.
🍽️ Meals
Hotel breakfast
Moroccan · $8
City centre lunch
Moroccan · $18
Airport food
Moroccan/International · $14
Before you go
📅 Best time to visit
March–May and September–November offer mild, pleasant temperatures (18-26°C) for sightseeing. Summer (June-August) can be hot, particularly inland, though the coastal location moderates Casablanca's heat somewhat.
🛂 Visas
Most Western nationalities (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia) do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Morocco, typically up to 90 days. Check current requirements before travel.
💱 Currency
Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Cards are accepted at hotels and larger restaurants; cash is essential for the Medina, markets, and smaller vendors.
🆘 Emergency numbers
police: 19
ambulance: 15
💬 Things you won't find in a guidebook
- The Hassan II Mosque is one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslim visitors, but only via guided tour outside prayer times — book in advance.
- Casablanca is more modern and businesslike than Marrakech or Fez — it's a genuinely useful gateway city but offers a different, less 'exotic' experience than Morocco's more touristed destinations.
- Rabat is an easy, worthwhile day trip by direct train (under an hour) — calmer and more orderly than Casablanca, with significant royal and historical sites.
- Bargaining is expected in the Old Medina's shops, though Casablanca overall has fewer aggressive vendors than Marrakech's souks.
- Dress modestly, particularly when visiting the mosque and more traditional neighbourhoods — covered shoulders and knees are appropriate.
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