Casablanca: City Highlights Tour & Hassan II Mosque Ticket

Summary

Casablanca’s soul in a morning—mosque mosaics, medina alleys, coffee at Rick’s

You’ll step inside Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque with skip-the-line entry, wander twisting medina streets with a local guide, taste fresh bread from street vendors, and pause for coffee at Rick’s Café. Expect lively markets, real conversation, and moments where Casablanca feels unexpectedly familiar—like you’ve been here before.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the air by the Hassan II Mosque to smell so much like salt — or for the tiles under my feet to feel cool even as the sun started heating up. Our guide Khalid handed us our entry tickets and grinned, “You’ll want your camera ready.” He was right; I kept pausing just to stare at the light shifting through those massive arches. The call to prayer echoed so gently it almost felt like a memory instead of a sound. I tried to ask Khalid how long it took to build all this mosaic work — he laughed and shrugged, “Longer than you’d want to wait for lunch.”

After that we ducked into the Old Medina. The alleys twisted tighter than I thought possible, with little flashes of color from scarves and fruit stalls. A woman selling mint called out something — I wish I knew more Darija, but she smiled anyway when I hesitated over her lemons. Khalid led us through, pointing out old wooden doors and bits of French colonial stonework. At one point we stopped for sweet bread from a bakery window (still warm) and honestly, that taste stuck with me longer than any postcard.

Rick’s Café was next — yes, that Rick’s Café. Honestly? It’s touristy but somehow charming; maybe it’s the piano music or just seeing everyone try to act cool like Bogart. We sipped coffee there before heading past Mohammed V Square where pigeons scatter if you walk too close (I nearly jumped when one brushed my arm). The city is loud and soft at once: horns in the distance, kids laughing near the fountains, someone playing oud somewhere you can’t quite see.

The tour wrapped up at Casablanca Central Market — so many smells all at once: oranges, olives, fish on ice. Khalid helped me buy a handful of dates after haggling with a vendor who winked at me like we were sharing some secret joke. By then I felt less like a visitor and more like someone who could belong here for an afternoon. That feeling surprised me most.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Casablanca city highlights tour

• Visit Hassan II Mosque
• Walk through Old Medina
• Stop at Rick's Café
• Relax in urban park
• See Église Notre Dame de Lourdes
• Explore Quartier Habous
• Visit Mohammed V Square
• Browse Casablanca Central Market
• Discover vibrant local souks

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included in this Casablanca city tour?

Yes, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the tour.

Does this tour include entry to Hassan II Mosque?

Yes, your ticket for Hassan II Mosque is included with skip-the-line access.

How long does the Casablanca city tour last?

This is a half-day tour covering key sights in Casablanca.

Are food or drinks provided during the tour?

Bottled water is included; you’ll also have chances to buy snacks or coffee along the way.

What main attractions are visited on this city tour?

You’ll visit Hassan II Mosque, Old Medina, Rick’s Café, Mohammed V Square, Quartier Habous, Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, and Central Market.

Is this Casablanca city tour suitable for families?

Yes—it’s suitable for all fitness levels and infant seats are available if needed.

Will there be time for photos during the tour?

Your guide is happy to take photos upon request throughout your day trip in Casablanca.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned car or van with Wi-Fi; bottled water; skip-the-line entry ticket for Hassan II Mosque; a friendly multilingual local guide who’ll help with photos; plus plenty of stops for snacks or coffee as you explore Casablanca’s main sights together before heading back to your hotel.