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

The Hassan II Mosque from the inside, then the winding streets where Casablanca's layers unfold

A half-day guided tour of Casablanca with an expert driver-guide covering the Hassan II Mosque (entry included and skip-the-line), the Old Medina's traditional souks, Rick's Café, and the Habous Quarter. The tour runs 4.5 hours with door-to-door pickup, air-conditioned transport and WiFi on board. Last entry to the mosque is 2:00 PM. After that, it can only be viewed from outside.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Hassan II MosqueEntry included1h
2. Old Medina of Casablanca10m
3. Habous Quarter45m

Casablanca city highlights tour

• Visit Hassan II Mosque
• Walk through Old Medina
• Explore Habous Quarter
• See Mohamed V Square
• Stroll urban park near cathedral
• Visit modern cathedral with stained glass
• Shop in traditional souks
• Enjoy Moroccan tea at Rick's Café

The experience

The Hassan II Mosque sits on the Atlantic coast and is the largest in Morocco and Africa, and the highest in the world. Your guide meets you for door-to-door pickup and takes you straight there, with entry ticket and skip-the-line access already arranged. You walk inside the mosque itself (if you arrive by 2:00 PM), seeing the intricate architecture and the scale of the space without waiting at the entrance. After the mosque, the tour moves through Rick's Café, the legendary spot from the Humphrey Bogart film, where you can sit with Moroccan tea and feel the weight of cinema history in the room.

The Old Medina comes next: your guide leads you through the winding alleys where traditional souks line the narrow streets. You'll pass ancient mosques and historic buildings, and the guide will point out vendors, explain the crafts, and teach you a few words in Moroccan dialect. The Habous Quarter, built during the French colonial period near the Royal Palace, shows a different layer of the city's past. Mohamed V Square anchors the heart of Casablanca, crowded with pigeons and locals, and the urban park near the Sacred Heart Cathedral offers a green space to catch your breath.

Transport is in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and phone chargers on board. The driver-guide speaks English or Arabic and will take photos for you on request. The total time, 4.5 hours, includes travel to and from your starting point, so you're not adding extra hours on top of the tour itself.

What’s included

• Entry ticket to the Hassan II Mosque with skip-the-line access.
• door-to-door pickup and drop-off.
• transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with WiFi and phone chargers.
• expert driver-guide commentary in English or Arabic.
• photo assistance from your guide upon request.

Before you book

Lasts 4h 30m, runs every day at 08:30, 10:30 and 13:30, from US$ 44 per person, with a live guide in English and Arabic, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 10:30 and 13:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish 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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you speak English or Arabic comfortably: the guide delivers commentary in one of those languages, and the pace is built for travelers who can follow a live explanation as you move through each stop. The fixed 2:00 PM mosque entry deadline means morning departures work best if you want to go inside. Afternoon bookings will see the mosque from outside only.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

What time do I need to arrive at the Hassan II Mosque to go inside?

The last entry to the Hassan II Mosque is 2:00 PM. After that time, you can only view it from the outside. If your tour departs after mid-morning, confirm the timing with the operator before booking to ensure you'll have time inside.

Does the tour include entry to the Hassan II Mosque?

Yes, entry to the Hassan II Mosque is included, and you skip the line at the entrance. The ticket is valid for tours departing between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

What is the Old Medina of Casablanca like to walk through?

The Old Medina is a historic neighborhood with winding alleys, traditional souks selling Moroccan crafts, ancient mosques, and historic buildings. Your guide leads you through the narrow streets and explains the culture and local goods as you go.

Is Rick's Café actually the café from the Humphrey Bogart film?

Rick's Café is the legendary spot that inspired the film. It's a real café in Casablanca where you can sit and experience the atmosphere that made the movie iconic. It's a stop on the tour where you can enjoy Moroccan tea.

Will I have time to shop or explore on my own during the tour?

The tour includes stops at the souks and markets in the Old Medina and Habous Quarter, where you can explore traditional crafts and local goods. Your guide will give you time to browse, chat with vendors, and take photos.