Day Trips from Casablanca: the Complete Guide
Casablanca is often a gateway (Mohammed V Airport) or a one- or two-day stopover. The good news: the city is quick to visit and makes an ideal base for Rabat, Marrakech or the Atlantic coast. Here are the best-rated tours and day trips, with real prices.
The best day trips from Casablanca are Rabat (about 1 hour by road or train), Marrakech (about 3 hours) and the Atlantic coast of El Jadida and Azemmour (about 1 to 1.5 hours). In the city itself, the must-do is the guided tour of the Hassan II Mosque: it is one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslims, and the premium tour with ticket has more than 3,800 reviews (4.5/5, from €14). To see the city in a day, the city tour with the mosque (4.6/5 from more than 1,300 reviews, from €32) links the medina, the Corniche and the Art Deco quarter. The guided trip to Rabat with transfers scores 4.7/5 from more than 400 reviews (from €67). Most trips include hotel pick-up and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
The Best-Rated Tours and Day Trips
| # | Tour / trip | Rating | Reviews | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hassan II Mosque: premium tour with ticket | 4.5 | 3,810 | 45 min-4 h | €14 |
| 2 | City tour and Hassan II Mosque | 4.6 | 1,318 | 4.5 h | €32 |
| 3 | Guided trip to Rabat with transfers | 4.7 | 406 | 6 h | €67 |
| 4 | Historical tour of Casablanca | 4.7 | 402 | 5 h | €27 |
| 5 | Private tour with the mosque | 4.7 | 368 | 4-5 h | €32 |
| 6 | Full-day city tour with round-trip transfer | 4.7 | 350 | 5-5.5 h | €18 |
| 7 | Marrakech trip with carriage and camel ride | 4.5 | 347 | 12 h | €101 |
| 8 | Night tour and dinner | 4.5 | 313 | 4 h | €60 |
| 9 | Rabat: day trip | 4.5 | 261 | 6 h | €91 |
| 10 | Horse ride on the beach | 4.7 | 145 | 2 h | €40 |
Ratings, reviews and prices taken from GetYourGuide; they vary with the season.
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1. The Hassan II Mosque (in the City)
Set over the ocean, with one of the tallest minarets in the world, the Hassan II Mosque is the city's landmark. Non-Muslims can only enter on a guided tour at set times: booking a ticket saves queuing. Full details in the Hassan II Mosque.
2. Rabat, the Capital (about 1 h)
Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V mausoleum, the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Chellah: Rabat is an easy day from Casablanca, by train or on a guided trip. See the Rabat day trip from Casablanca and the Chellah.
3. Marrakech (about 3 h)
A return trip in a day is doable (12 hours on a private tour), but long. If your schedule allows, stay the night. See the Marrakech day trip from Casablanca.
4. El Jadida and Azemmour (about 1 to 1.5 h)
The UNESCO-listed Portuguese city of El Jadida and the ramparts of Azemmour on the Oum Er-Rbia river combine in one day, ideally by car. See things to do in El Jadida and Azemmour.
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Which Trip Should You Choose?
| Profile | Recommended trip | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Stopover of a few hours | Hassan II Mosque | The landmark, 45 min to 2 h |
| One day in the city | City tour + mosque | Medina, Corniche, Art Deco |
| History lover | Rabat | Imperial capital, UNESCO sites |
| Beach mood | El Jadida / Azemmour | Atlantic coast, Portuguese towns |
| First trip to Morocco | Marrakech (with a night) | The most iconic city |
More ideas in things to do in Casablanca and Casablanca by night.
Where to Stay in Casablanca
For day trips, the Corniche (Ain Diab) and the centre near Casa-Voyageurs station are the most practical. See where to stay in Casablanca and the best hotels in Casablanca.
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FAQ — Day Trips from Casablanca
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In Short
- In the city → Hassan II Mosque (from €14), city tour (from €32).
- Top day trip → Rabat, about 1 h, from €67 on a guided trip.
- Coast → El Jadida and Azemmour, ideally by rental car.
