Day trip Rabat to Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque ticket included

The Hassan II Mosque rises from the Atlantic with parts of it built over the water.

A full-day guided tour departing from Rabat takes you to Casablanca's main sights, centered on a visit inside the Hassan II Mosque, Africa's largest mosque, completed in 1993 with hand-carved stone and tilework overlooking the ocean. Round-trip transport from your Rabat hotel, a local guide in your choice of language, and mosque entry are included. The day runs six to seven hours and covers Mohammed V Square, the Corniche, Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, and Rick's Café.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Hassan II Mosque1h · entry included
2. Rick's Café15m
3. Notre Dame de Lourdes Church15m · entry included
4. Mohammed V Square15m · entry included

Full-day tour from Rabat to Casablanca

• Depart from Rabat by comfortable transport
• Drive along the Atlantic coast
• Visit Mohammed V Square
• Explore Place Larousse district
• See Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
• Walk along Casablanca Corniche
• Guided visit to Hassan II Mosque
• Stop at Rick's Café Casablanca
• Return to Rabat

The experience

The tour begins with pickup from your Rabat accommodation and follows the Atlantic coast road into Casablanca. Your guide leads you through the city's colonial heart: Mohammed V Square with its French colonial architecture and central fountain, then the Corniche, a long seafront promenade lined with cafés, restaurants and beach clubs where the ocean views open up. You'll pass the elegant exterior of the Royal Palace and the modern Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, notable for its stained glass windows created by master glassmaker Gabriel Loire.

The centerpiece is a guided walk through the Hassan II Mosque, the largest in Africa and one of the largest in the world. Completed in 1993, it sits partly over the Atlantic, and the interior reveals intricate Moroccan tilework, hand-carved stone and wood, and the tallest minaret rising above. The oceanfront setting and the craftsmanship are what set this mosque apart from others you might visit. Entry is included in your tour price.

Rick's Café, designed to recreate the bar from the 1942 Casablanca film, sits on the itinerary as well: an elegant space with live piano music and a menu mixing Moroccan and international dishes. The tour wraps with the return drive to Rabat. Air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and WiFi on board are provided throughout. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French, depending on the option you select at checkout.

What’s included

• Round-trip transport from your Rabat hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a local guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• entry to the Hassan II Mosque.
• bottled water and WiFi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 09:30

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by AIRPORT RABAT TAXI

Is this one for you?Book this if you're starting from Rabat and want a guide-led day trip that includes mosque entry. Choose the alternative if you prefer exploring Casablanca independently or need a shorter outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

What is the Hassan II Mosque actually like inside?

The Hassan II Mosque showcases hand-carved stone and wood, intricate tilework, and dramatic oceanfront views from its unique location partly built over the Atlantic. Completed in 1993, it is the largest mosque in Africa and one of the largest in the world, with the tallest minaret.

Does the tour include time to eat or just pass by Rick's Café?

Rick's Café is on the itinerary as a stop, but the tour does not include a meal there. You can order and pay separately if you wish to dine. The café is known for its elegant interiors, live piano music, and a menu of Moroccan and international dishes.

How long is the drive from Rabat to Casablanca?

The tour is six to seven hours total, which includes the scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, stops in the city, the guided mosque visit, and the return to Rabat. The drive itself is part of the journey, not a separate timed segment.

What else does the tour cover besides the mosque?

The route includes Mohammed V Square, a French colonial plaza in the city center; the Corniche, Casablanca's seafront promenade with views of the Atlantic; Notre Dame de Lourdes Church with its distinctive stained glass; and Rick's Café, the restaurant inspired by the classic film. You'll also see the exterior of the Royal Palace and the district of Place Larousse in the old town.