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- Duration 11 hoursCheck availability to see starting times
- Live tour guideAR, EN, FR
- Pickup includedHotel pickup from accommodations in Marrakech at 08:00 AM
- Private tourGroup size
- Starts in MarrakechMedina (Casablanca) → Corniche (Casablanca) → Hassan II Mosque → Rick's Café…
A private day trip marrakech to casablanca covers the 240 km each way in a single long day, with hotel pickup at 08:00 and stops at the Medina, Corniche, Hassan II Mosque and Rick’s Café. It suits travellers who want the highlights without organising their own transport, but the round-trip driving eats about five hours.
Highlights
- Private air-conditioned transport from Marrakech with hotel pickup at 08:00
- Guided visit to Hassan II Mosque, Morocco’s largest mosque overlooking the Atlantic
- Photo stop at Rick’s Café, recreated from the classic film setting
- Free time to explore Casablanca’s old Medina and local markets
- Leisurely walk along the Corniche coastal promenade
- Return to Marrakech the same day with English/French-speaking driver
About this tour
The day starts early with pickup from your Marrakech accommodation. You drive north on the A3 highway — roughly two and a half hours each way — arriving in Casablanca around mid-morning. The itinerary is straightforward: free time in the old Medina to wander the alleys and markets, a walk along the Corniche promenade beside the Atlantic, a visit to the Hassan II Mosque (one of the world’s largest, with its minaret rising over the ocean), and a quick photo stop at Rick’s Café, the recreated film-set bar.
Pace is relaxed at each stop — about an hour at the Medina, an hour on the Corniche, an hour at the mosque, half an hour at Rick’s — but the travel time dominates. Your driver speaks English and French and handles all navigation; there is no separate guide. The vehicle is private and air-conditioned, so you can pause for coffee or stretch breaks en route.
The honest trade-off: you spend nearly half the day in the car. If you want deeper exploration — the Habous quarter, the Mahkama du Pacha, a proper lunch by the port — this tour won’t give you time. It’s a highlights sampler, not a deep dive.
Itinerary
Casablanca Medina
60 minutes — explore the old town
You have an hour of free time to wander the narrow alleys of the old Medina, where artisans work in tiny workshops and stalls spill spices, leather and ceramics onto the lanes. It’s smaller and less touristy than Marrakech’s medina, giving a glimpse of everyday Casablanca life. Wear comfortable shoes; the ground is uneven and can be slippery when wet.
Corniche
60 minutes — coastal promenade walk
A leisurely stroll along the Corniche, Casablanca’s seaside boulevard stretching beside the Atlantic. Cafés and pools line the inland side; the ocean crashes against the seawall on the other. It’s a breezy reset after the Medina, good for photos of the Hassan II Mosque’s minaret across the water. The area livens up toward sunset, but you’ll be here midday.
Hassan II Mosque
60 minutes — visit the iconic mosque (entry not included)
You visit the exterior and interior of the Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993 and built partly over the Atlantic on reclaimed land. The prayer hall holds 25,000 worshippers; the minaret, at 210 m, is the world’s tallest. Non-Muslims can enter only on guided tours (typically at set times — check current schedule). Intricate zellige tilework, carved cedar and marble showcase Moroccan craftsmanship at monumental scale. Entry fee is paid on site.
Rick's Café
30 minutes — photo stop at the film-inspired bar
A brief stop at Rick’s Café, a 2004 recreation of the bar from the 1942 film Casablanca. The interior mimics the movie set with arched windows, fans and a piano; it operates as an upscale restaurant and piano bar. The tour allows only photos inside — no drinks or meals. If you want the full atmosphere, you’d need to return independently for lunch or dinner.
For reference — the operator may change the order of stops.
Includes
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Transport insurance
- Diesel & professional driver Speaking English and French
- Entry/Admission- Casablanca Atlantic Coast
- Private Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Rick’s Cafe Admission
- Hassan II Mosque Admission
Meeting point
Pickup: Hotel pickup from accommodations in Marrakech at 08:00 AM
Ends at: Marrakech
Important information
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining hours of the tour are for travel time from pick-up, stops, and return
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Our take
Is the private day trip Marrakech to Casablanca worth it?
The private day trip Marrakech to Casablanca costs you about eleven hours door-to-door, with roughly six of those spent on the road. In return you get around three and a half hours on the ground: an hour in the Medina, an hour on the Corniche, an hour at the Hassan II Mosque and thirty minutes at Rick’s Café. If your main goal is to see the mosque’s ocean-facing minaret and snap a photo at the film-inspired bar without figuring out trains or grand taxis, the convenience justifies the price. If you want to understand Casablanca properly, the time is too short.
Value hinges on how you weigh driving versus exploring. The driver speaks English and French but is not a guide, so context at each stop is limited. Entry fees for the mosque and Rick’s Café are extra, and meals are not included. For a tighter schedule, the <a href=
What you pay extra on the day
The tour price covers transport, fuel and the driver; everything else is settled on the day. Entrance fees for the Hassan II Mosque and Rick’s Café are not included, nor are meals, drinks or tips for the driver.
| Item | Approximate cost (per person) |
|---|---|
| Hassan II Mosque guided visit | 130 MAD (≈ €12 / $13) |
| Rick’s Café entry / minimum spend | 100–150 MAD (≈ €9–14 / $10–15) |
| Lunch (mid-range restaurant) | 150–250 MAD (≈ €14–23 / $15–24) |
| Drinks / water / coffee | 30–80 MAD (≈ €3–7 / $3–8) |
| Driver tip (suggested) | 100–200 MAD per vehicle (≈ €9–18 / $10–19) |
Prices are indicative and can change; carry cash in dirhams as card acceptance at the mosque ticket desk is not guaranteed.
Because the hassan ii mosque tour from marrakech and rick’s cafe casablanca tour stops are short (60 and 30 minutes respectively), budget about 400–600 MAD per person for the basics, more if you sit down for a proper lunch on the Corniche.
Frequently asked questions
01How far is Casablanca from Marrakech by car?
The drive is about 240 km and takes roughly 2 hours 45 minutes each way on the A3 highway, so expect around 5.5 hours total driving in an 11-hour day.
02Is Casablanca worth a day trip from Marrakech?
Yes if you want to see the Hassan II Mosque and Rick’s Café in one day without changing hotels. No if you prefer slow travel or dislike long drives; the train takes 2h40m each way and gives more city time.
03Is the private day trip Marrakech to Casablanca safe?
The route uses the toll highway (A3) which is well maintained and patrolled. The vehicle is private with a professional driver; standard road-trip precautions apply.
04What is included in the private day trip Marrakech to Casablanca?
Hotel pickup and drop-off at 08:00, private air-conditioned vehicle, English/French-speaking driver, transport insurance and fuel. Entrance fees to Hassan II Mosque and Rick’s Café, meals, drinks and tips are extra.
05Do I need to book Hassan II Mosque tickets in advance?
Tickets are bought on site (around 130 MAD for non-Muslims). The mosque closes to tourists during prayer times and on Friday mornings; your driver will time the stop accordingly.
06Can you do a day trip from Marrakech to Casablanca by train?
Yes. The Al Boraq high-speed train runs hourly and takes 2h40m. It avoids highway traffic but adds station transfers and fixes your schedule; you would need separate transport to the mosque and Rick’s Café.
07How long is the drive from Marrakech to Casablanca on this tour?
Each leg is about 2 hours 45 minutes on the A3 toll road. The remaining 5–6 hours of the 11-hour window cover the four stops and any traffic delays.
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