Casablanca City Tour: Hassan II Mosque & Rick's Café

The Hassan II Mosque Sits on the Atlantic, and That's Just the First Stop

You get a guided tour of the Hassan II Mosque, a stop at Rick's Café, and a route through seven neighborhoods, from the Royal Palace district to the Old Medina and Central Market. Your bilingual driver customizes the stops to your interests, keeps the vehicle cool and connected, and meets you at the port if you're arriving by ship. The whole day is built around what you want to see, not a fixed itinerary.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each7 stops

1. Hassan II Mosque1h
2. La Corniche30m
3. Royal Palace of Casablanca20m
4. United Nations Square20m
5. Habous Quarter1h
6. Casablanca Central Market20m
7. Old Medina of Casablanca1h

Casablanca city tour and markets

• Visit Hassan II Mosque
• Stop at Rick's Cafe
• Walk along La Corniche
• See Royal Palace and golf course
• Visit Sacred Heart Church
• Explore United Nations Square
• Discover Habous Quarter markets
• Visit Casablanca Central Market
• Walk through Old Medina

The experience

The Hassan II Mosque is the fifth-largest in the world, and it's built right on the edge of the ocean. A guided tour inside walks you through the architecture and the story of how it came together: the scale of it hits different when you're standing in it. After that, the Casablanca city tour moves through Rick's Café, the place that started as an idea inspired by the 1942 film and became a meeting spot for artists and travelers. It's the kind of detail that makes the city feel layered, like you're moving between different versions of the same place.

From there, you head to La Corniche, the stretch along the Atlantic with private beaches and restaurants looking out at the water. The Royal Palace district comes next: the same neighborhood where Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill met for the Anfa Conference in 1943. You'll see the palace and the royal golf course, then move into the Sacred Heart Church, built in 1930 with art deco details that still catch the light. United Nations Square, designed in 1916 by French architects Henri Prost and Joseph Marrast, sits in the center of the city with administrative buildings that frame the whole plaza.

The Habous Quarter is where the local outdoor markets and traditional souks open up: vendors selling everything, narrow streets, craft shops tucked into corners. The Central Market is the real sensory moment: fruit, vegetables, fish, and local snacks all mixed together in one space that's been running since the market was created. Then you walk through the Old Medina on foot, past historical monuments, typical houses, and the kind of small streets where you actually see how people move through the city. The whole route is built to show you how Casablanca holds both history and modern life at the same time, and your bilingual driver stays with you the whole way, customizing the stops to what you want to see.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and has WiFi on board, which matters when you're moving between eight different neighborhoods in one day. If you're arriving by cruise ship, the driver meets you inside the port. Bottled water is included, and the pace is yours to set. You're not locked into a rigid schedule, so if a market or a street pulls you in, you can stay longer.

What’s included

• Your day includes a bilingual driver in an air-conditioned vehicle, a guided tour inside the Hassan II Mosque, visits to Rick's Café, La Corniche, the Royal Palace district, the Sacred Heart Church, United Nations Square, the Habous Quarter with local markets and souks, the Central Market, and a pedestrian walk through the Old Medina.
• WiFi on board, bottled water, and port pickup (if arriving by cruise) are included.
• The entire route is customizable to your interests.

Options for this experience

3 options

Mini-group, picked up from the port or hotelGuide in 4 languages · 08:30, 10:30 and 13:30Support from the port: the driver waits for you inside the port near the cruise terminal for VAN, SEDAN or MINIBUS. Pickup is included.

Private tour, picked up at the port or your hotelGuide in 4 languages · 08:30, 10:30 and 13:30Pickup is included for VAN, SEDAN or SUV

Guided tour with lunch includedGuide in 4 languages · 08:30, 10:30 and 13:30Pickup is included for VAN or SEDAN

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

Before you book

Lasts 4h–5h, runs every day at 08:30, 10:30 and 13:30, from US$ 60 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish, French and Russian, 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 to1h before

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Russian

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by SHUTTLE LAYOVER AND TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the main landmarks and neighborhoods of Casablanca without arranging transport or a guide yourself: the bilingual driver and customizable stops mean you move at your own pace and see what matters to you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Russian.

Is the Hassan II Mosque tour included?

Yes. The tour includes a guided visit inside the Hassan II Mosque to learn about its architecture and construction.

What's included in the price?

Bilingual driver, air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, bottled water, and customization of the route. If arriving by cruise ship, the driver meets you at the port.

Can I choose which stops to visit?

Yes. The tour is customizable. You can adjust which attractions to visit based on your preferences.

Is the Old Medina walk included?

Yes. The Old Medina is included as a pedestrian visit through historical monuments, local markets, and craft shops.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation?

No. Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with a bilingual driver is included throughout the tour.

Is this suitable for families with young children?

Yes. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Specialized infant seats and stroller access are available.

What if I'm arriving by cruise ship?

The driver will meet you inside the port near the cruise terminal and can customize the tour length to fit your ship's departure time.