Casablanca Half-Day Tour: Hassan II Mosque & Old Medina

Four stops across Casablanca's old quarters and modern edge, without arranging your own transport.

You get picked up from your hotel and driven through six of Casablanca's main stops (the Central Market, Old Medina, Habous Quarter, Hassan II Mosque, Corniche, and Mohammed V Square) with a local guide setting the pace and the air-conditioned vehicle handling the distances between them. The hammam option adds a traditional scrub and massage if you want it. Four hours total, no logistics to arrange.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Casablanca Central Market45m
2. Old Medina of Casablanca45m
3. Habous Quarter1h
4. Hassan II Mosque1h
5. Mohammed V Square20m
6. Notre Dame de Lourdes Church15m

Explore Casablanca's historic and modern sites

• Visit Hassan II Mosque
• Walk through Old Medina
• Explore Habous Quarter
• Shop at Casablanca Central Market
• Relax at Corniche coastal area
• See Mohammed V Square
• Visit Notre Dame de Lourdes Church

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel and driven straight into the Central Market, where the noise hits first: vendors calling out over piles of fish, spices stacked in pyramids, the smell of coriander and salt water mixing together. The market sits in the heart of the city, and your guide moves you through the crowd at a pace that lets you actually see what's happening instead of just rushing past. After that, you turn into the Old Medina, where the streets narrow and the colonial-era buildings lean in close. It's a half-day journey through Casablanca, so you're not spending eight hours on your feet. The vehicle does most of the moving between stops.

From there you head to the Habous Quarter, also called the New Medina, where the architecture shifts again. French colonial influence shows up in the street layout and the shop fronts, but the souks and pastry shops like Bennis Habous are pure Moroccan. Your guide points out the difference between this neighborhood and the older medina you just left, and it actually makes sense when you're standing in it. Then the route takes you to the Hassan II Mosque, which sits right on the Atlantic. The minaret is the tallest in the world, and you can see why it matters when you're standing in front of it. The scale is just different. If you've picked the hammam option, you'd get a session with exfoliation and a rhassoul wrap at this point, which breaks up the walking nicely.

The Corniche comes next, the coastal strip where you can breathe and see the ocean. Mohammed V Square is modern and calm compared to the medina chaos, and the Notre-Dame de Lourdes Church (with its modernist design and stained-glass windows) sits in the city center as a quiet contrast to everything else you've seen. The whole thing wraps in about four hours, and you're back at your hotel without having to figure out taxis or directions. Bottled water and WiFi are on the vehicle, and the driver helps with photos if you want them.

What’s included

• Your half-day includes hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, a local guide, bottled water, WiFi on board, and photo assistance from the driver.
• If you select the hammam option, that session includes exfoliation, soap massage, a rhassoul wrap, and all essentials like towels, slippers, shampoo, and black soap.
• The tour covers six main stops: Casablanca Central Market, Old Medina, Habous Quarter, Hassan II Mosque, the Corniche, and Mohammed V Square.

Options for this experience

4 options

Small groupUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English, French or Arabic · 14 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 20:00Van, pickup is included

Private city tourUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English, French or Arabic · 14 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 20:00Pickup is included

Lunch and dinner includedGuide in English, French or Arabic · 14 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 20:00Traditional Moroccan lunch and dinner: tajine, Moroccan salad and seafood at the fish market, with pickup included

City tour with a Moroccan hammamGuide in English, French or Arabic · 14 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 20:00Traditional Moroccan hammam, 1 hour 30 minutes: steam, black soap, scrub and massage for relaxation (Moroccan bath), with pickup included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 20:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 14

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by City Services Tour

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying in Casablanca without a car who want to see the main landmarks and neighborhoods in one morning or afternoon. Expect steady movement between stops. The four-hour timeframe is what fits all six locations and the medina walking into a half-day without rushing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the half-day tour?

Around four hours, including all stops and transport between them.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup from your Casablanca hotel is included. There's an extra charge if you're staying outside the city.

What's included in the hammam option?

If you select it, you get a session with exfoliation, soap massage, and a rhassoul wrap, plus towels, slippers, shampoo, and black soap.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the vehicle and all tour areas are wheelchair accessible. Specialized infant seats are available if needed.

What's provided on the vehicle?

Bottled water, WiFi, and an air-conditioned vehicle. The driver also helps with photos at stops.

What's the difference between the Old Medina and Habous Quarter?

The Old Medina is the historic quarter with narrow alleys and traditional markets. The Habous Quarter (New Medina) blends Moroccan architecture with French colonial influence and is known for its pastry shops and peaceful streets.