Casablanca and Rabat day tour: Hassan II Mosque, Chellah, Kasbah

Two cities, one day, without the logistics

A private full-day tour of Casablanca and Rabat covers both cities' main historical and cultural sites — the Hassan II Mosque, old medina, Rick's Cafe and Corniche in Casablanca, then the Royal Palace, Chellah, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Kasbah des Oudaias in Rabat. A multilingual driver stays with you for eight to ten hours; the route, timing and vehicle are arranged before you arrive. Pickup is included; lunch happens at La Marina Bouregreg overlooking the Bouregreg River.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Casablanca and Rabat highlights

• Visit Old Medina of Casablanca
• Stop at Rick's Cafe Casablanca
• Tour Hassan II Mosque
• Walk along Casablanca Corniche
• See Sacred Heart Cathedral
• Visit Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
• Explore Habous district
• Visit Place Mohamed V
• Depart to Rabat
• Visit Royal Palace of Rabat
• Explore Chellah historical site
• See Hassan Tower
• Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V
• Lunch at La Marina Bouregreg
• Stroll Kasbah des Oudaias
• Return to starting point

The Experience

You start in Casablanca's old medina, where narrow streets and traditional markets show the city's historical layers without a guide narrating over your shoulder. From there the day moves through the Hassan II Mosque — one of the world's largest, with a 210-meter minaret overlooking the Atlantic — then past Rick's Cafe, the restaurant built to recreate the bar from the 1942 film, and along the Corniche with its coastal views. The driver knows the route and the timing; you walk what interests you and skip what doesn't.

By midday you're in Rabat, where Chellah mixes Roman ruins, a medieval necropolis and gardens in one site, and the Hassan Tower stands as a 12th-century reminder of Almohad architecture. The Mausoleum of Mohammed V, built between 1961 and 1971, sits nearby. Lunch happens at La Marina Bouregreg, at the confluence of the river and ocean, before you move to the Kasbah des Oudaias — white houses with blue doors on a hill above the water. The Royal Palace is visible but not entered; the focus stays on what's open to visitors.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and the driver speaks English or French. Bottled water comes with you. Eight to ten hours is long enough to see both cities without rushing through either one, and short enough to fit into a single day if you've landed in Casablanca or have a free afternoon before moving on.

What’s included

• Multilingual driver in English or French.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup from your location.
• parking fees.
• bottled mineral water.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by LUXURY NAVETTE

Is this one for you?Book the private tour if you're arriving in Casablanca or have a free day and want to see both cities without renting a car or coordinating separate guides — the driver handles the route and timing, and you decide how long to spend at each stop. Choose the group visit if you prefer to share the cost and meet other travelers.

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Top questions

What is the Hassan II Mosque like when you get there?

The Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is one of the world's largest mosques, known for its 210-meter minaret that rises above the Atlantic Ocean. The architecture is the main draw — the building itself and the ocean views from its height are what make it worth the hour the tour allocates to it.

Can you walk through the old medina on your own, or does the driver take you through it?

The old medina of Casablanca is a stop where you walk through narrow streets and colorful markets yourself. The driver brings you there and waits; you explore the traditional architecture and souks at your own pace.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but a lunch break happens at La Marina Bouregreg in Rabat, a restaurant overlooking the Bouregreg River and Atlantic Ocean, where you can order and pay separately.

How much time do you spend at Chellah?

Chellah is one of the main stops in Rabat. It's a historical site mixing Roman remains, a medieval necropolis and botanical gardens, and the tour allocates time to walk through it, though the exact duration depends on your pace and interest.

Do you enter the Royal Palace of Rabat?

The Royal Palace of Rabat is a stop on the tour route, but it is not open to visitors inside. You see the palace and its gardens from outside; the focus of the Rabat portion stays on Chellah, Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah des Oudaias.

What language does the driver speak?

The driver is multilingual and speaks English or French, depending on which option you choose at checkout. The driver stays with you throughout the eight to ten hours.