Day Trip from Marrakech to Casablanca and the Hassan II Mosque
Casablanca is Morocco's modern face: Art Deco boulevards, a seafront Corniche and one of the largest mosques in the world, rising over the Atlantic. This private day trip takes you there and back from Marrakech in comfort, with a local guide for the city and time to see the mosque from the inside, a privilege rare in Morocco.
- Duration: about 12 hours
- Starts and ends: Marrakech (hotel or riad pick-up)
- Distance: about 240 km each way on the motorway (2 hours 45 minutes)
- Walking: easy, mostly flat
- Price: on request, depends on group size
Highlights
- A guided tour inside the Hassan II Mosque and its prayer hall
- The minaret, at 210 metres one of the tallest in the world
- The Habous quarter, a 1930s medina built by the French
- Mohammed V Square and Art Deco facades downtown
- Seafood lunch on the Ain Diab Corniche
- A comfortable private car on the fast motorway
Day by Day
Day 1: Marrakech → Casablanca → Marrakech
Leave Marrakech at 7:00 to reach Casablanca for a mid-morning guided tour of the Hassan II Mosque, including the prayer hall and the ablution rooms. Meet your local guide for a drive past the Royal Palace, a walk through the Habous quarter and its olive and pastry sellers, and a stop at Mohammed V Square and the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Lunch on the Corniche, a stroll along the ocean, then return to Marrakech by early evening.
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Local guide in Casablanca
- Fuel, tolls and bottled water
Not included: mosque entrance ticket, lunch, tips.
Good to Know
- Mosque hours: visits run several times a day except Friday mornings; we book the best slot for your date.
- Dress code: shoulders and knees covered; shoes are removed inside, so bring socks.
- Make it longer: turn it into a road trip with the 4 day Casablanca to Marrakech tour.
- Airport link: we can end the day at Casablanca airport if you fly out that evening.