Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque & Rick's Café Half-Day Tour

Four Hours in Casablanca: From Rick's Café to the Mosque on the Water

You visit Rick's Café, walk the Old Medina's narrow streets, stand in front of the Hassan II Mosque on the coast, and see Mohammed V Square and the Habous Quarter. Lunch is included, as are all entrance fees and private transportation from your hotel. The whole thing takes about four hours, morning or afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Hassan II Mosque1h 15m
2. La Corniche20m
3. Notre Dame de Lourdes Church15m
4. Habous Quarter50m
5. Mohammed V Square15m
6. Casablanca Central Market15m

Casablanca city highlights and lunch

• Visit Rick's Café
• Tour Hassan II Mosque
• Walk along Ain Diab Corniche
• Explore urban park near Sacred Heart Cathedral
• Visit Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
• Discover Habous Quarter
• See Mohamed V Square
• Pass through vibrant public square
• Experience Casablanca Central Market
• Walk through Old Medina
• Enjoy lunch at Monty's Cafe

The experience

The Hassan II Mosque stops you cold the first time you see it: a white structure rising straight out of the Atlantic, so large and so precisely placed that it doesn't feel real at first. You arrive by private car from your hotel, and the driver takes you through the city's main squares and neighborhoods before you reach the coast. Mohammed V Square, the Habous Quarter with its colonial-era streets, the Notre Dame de Lourdes Church with its stained glass walls. Each one lands differently than you'd expect if you were navigating alone. The half-day Casablanca city tour moves at a pace that lets you actually look, not just check boxes.

Rick's Café comes early, and yes, it's the one from the film. The connection to Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman is real enough that the place has become a pilgrimage spot, but what strikes you is how it sits in the middle of the Old Medina: narrow streets, vendors, the smell of spices and bread. Your guide walks you through the maze-like passages, pointing out traditional marketplaces and centuries-old structures. Then there's the 15-minute walk along Ain Diab Corniche, where locals come in the early morning and late afternoon. The Atlantic wind is constant. You understand why people live here.

Lunch happens at Monty's Café & Restaurant, and you choose from Moroccan, French or international menus. The kind of choice that matters when you're hungry and don't know what you want. After that, the Hassan II Mosque itself. It's the largest mosque in Morocco and Africa, and the tallest in the world. You don't go inside if you're not Muslim, but the exterior and the courtyard are enough to understand the scale of it. The driver handles all the logistics (parking, timing, the route between stops), so you're not figuring out how to get from one neighborhood to another or whether you've missed something. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, which means your morning or afternoon starts and ends at your door.

What’s included

• Private transportation with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• multilingual tour driver.
• visits to Rick's Café, Hassan II Mosque, Old Medina, Habous Quarter, Mohammed V Square, Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, and Ain Diab Corniche.
• lunch at Monty's Café & Restaurant with your choice of Moroccan, French, or international menu.
• all entrance fees.
• WiFi on board.
• bottled water.
• parking fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day17 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (8 to 11 years) · Infant (under 8): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Big World Tourisme

Is this one for you?Right for travelers with a half-day window who want to see Casablanca's main landmarks without arranging transport, timing stops, or deciding which neighborhoods to visit: the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 11 years); Infant (under 8): free.

What's included in the half-day Casablanca tour?

Private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch at Monty's Café & Restaurant, entrance fees, a multilingual driver, air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, and bottled water.

Can I choose between morning and afternoon departure?

Yes, you can select either a morning or afternoon time slot when you book.

Is the Hassan II Mosque visit included?

Yes, the mosque is one of the main stops on the tour. Non-Muslims can view the exterior and courtyard.

How long does the tour take?

It's a half-day tour, approximately four hours total.

Is lunch included, and can I choose what I eat?

Yes, lunch is included at Monty's Café & Restaurant. You can choose from Moroccan, French, or international menus.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation between stops?

No, private transportation is included for the entire tour, including all transfers between attractions.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.