Casablanca in 1 Day: the Ideal Itinerary
Casablanca is often just a gateway to Morocco, thanks to its international airport. Yet one day is enough to discover its landmark monument and its modern face, between Art Deco and the ocean.
To visit Casablanca in 1 day, start the morning at the Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993 and partly built over the Atlantic, with a minaret about 210 metres tall. It is one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslims, only on guided tours (ticket with visit from €14, rated 4.5/5 from more than 3,800 reviews). Then head to the Habous quarter, its bookshop and pastry shops, followed by the Art Deco city centre around Place Mohammed V. Late in the day, cross the old medina before sunset on the Ain Diab corniche. A city tour with a mosque ticket (4.6/5, from €32) covers the essentials in 4.5 hours.
At a Glance
| Time | Stop | Suggested time |
|---|---|---|
| 9 am | Hassan II Mosque (guided tour) | 1.5 h |
| 11 am | Habous quarter | 1.5 h |
| 1 pm | Lunch | 1.5 h |
| 2:30 pm | Art Deco centre, Place Mohammed V | 1.5 h |
| 4:30 pm | Old medina | 1 h |
| 6 pm | Ain Diab corniche at sunset | 2 h |
Morning — The Hassan II Mosque
Arrive early: guided tours do not take place during prayers, and times vary by season. Remove your shoes before the prayer hall. See the Hassan II Mosque guide.
Afternoon — Habous, Art Deco and the Medina
The Habous quarter, built during the protectorate in a neo-Moorish style, is calm and photogenic. The city centre keeps many Art Deco buildings. See what to do in Casablanca.
Evening — The Corniche
End on the Ain Diab corniche, with its beaches and ocean-facing restaurants. For a guided evening, see Casablanca by night.
Tours to Book
| Activity | Rating | Reviews | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Hassan II Mosque visit with ticket | 4.5 | 3810 | 45 min-4 h | €14 |
| City tour with mosque ticket | 4.6 | 1318 | 4.5 h | €32 |
| Historical tour with hotel pickup | 4.7 | 402 | 5 h | €27 |
| Day tour with return transfer | 4.7 | 350 | 5-5.5 h | €18 |
| Night tour and traditional dinner | 4.5 | 313 | 4 h | €60 |
Ratings, reviews and prices taken from GetYourGuide; they vary with the season.
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Arrival and Layovers
From Mohammed V Airport, the train runs to the city centre. See arriving at Casablanca airport.
Book your arrival transferYou will be redirected to our partner GetTransfer.To extend your trip, Rabat is about 1 hour away by train: see Rabat in 1 day and day trips from Casablanca.
Where to Stay
The city centre is handy for trains, the corniche for the ocean. See where to stay in Casablanca and the best hotels in Casablanca.
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Conclusion
One day in Casablanca lets you see the Hassan II Mosque and the best of the modern city. To compare, see Marrakech or Casablanca.
