Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque, Medina & Royal Palace Tour

Wander Casablanca’s mosque medina palace & lively market streets

You’ll feel Casablanca’s pulse as you step inside Hassan II Mosque with a local guide, wander through the old medina’s maze of scents and sounds, taste fresh figs at the central market, and pause outside the Royal Palace gardens. With hotel pickup and easy transport included, you get swept along in city life without worrying about logistics.

What’s included

Your day includes comfortable air-conditioned transport with Wi-Fi onboard, guided visits to major sites like Hassan II Mosque and Habous Quarter, stops at Rick’s Café and bustling markets such as Casablanca Central Market, plus hotel or port pickup and drop-off so you don’t have to worry about getting around.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Casablanca's main landmarks

• Visit Hassan II Mosque
• Explore the Old Medina
• Discover Habous Quarter and Royal Palace gardens
• Admire Royal Palace exterior
• Walk along the Corniche waterfront
• Visit Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
• Enjoy Rick's Café atmosphere
• Explore Casablanca Central Market
• Visit Mohammed V Square

The Experience

So, we almost missed our pickup because I couldn’t find my sunglasses — classic me. Our guide, Samir, just grinned and said, “No rush, the mosque isn’t going anywhere.” I liked him immediately. When we finally stood in front of the Hassan II Mosque, the Atlantic wind whipped around us and you could smell salt in the air. The tiles were cool under my hands. I’d seen photos before but standing there, hearing kids laughing somewhere behind us and calls to prayer echoing off the marble… it felt different. Bigger somehow.

We ducked into Rick’s Café after that — yes, like the movie — where Samir told us about his uncle who once met someone from Hollywood there (he winked; I’m still not sure if he was joking). The old medina was next: narrow alleys packed with people selling everything from leather slippers to pomegranates. A woman handed me a fig to try — sticky sweet — and when I tried to thank her in French she just laughed and waved me on. There’s this constant hum in Casablanca’s central market too; spices everywhere, colors that don’t really show up on camera.

The Royal Palace is only for looking at from outside (Samir shrugged: “Even I’ve never been inside!”), but honestly the gardens are worth it on their own. We wandered through Habous Quarter later, where French arches meet Moroccan mosaics — it’s quieter there, almost sleepy compared to downtown. At some point I lost track of time; by the time we reached Mohammed V Square pigeons were everywhere and the sky was turning gold. I still think about that light sometimes.

Top questions

How long does the Casablanca tour last?

The tour typically lasts half a day, depending on traffic and pace.

Is entry to Hassan II Mosque included?

You visit Hassan II Mosque with your guide; entry arrangements are handled for you.

Can you go inside the Royal Palace?

No, visitors can only admire the exterior and gardens of the Royal Palace.

Is hotel pickup available for this tour?

Yes, hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included in Casablanca.

Are markets like Casablanca Central Market visited?

Yes, you’ll explore Casablanca Central Market as part of the itinerary.

Is this tour suitable for wheelchairs or strollers?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible and suitable for strollers or prams.

Does this tour include lunch or drinks?

You can enjoy a meal or drink at Rick’s Café during your stop there (at your own expense).

What languages does the guide speak?

Your professional guide provides commentary in multiple languages as needed.