- Free cancellationFull refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before scheduled departure.
- Duration 10 hoursCheck availability to see starting times
- Live tour guideEN, FR
- Pickup includedHotel pickup included from centrally located hotels or Airbnb accommodations in Casablanca. Airport pickup…
- PrivateGroup size
- Starts in CasablancaOld Medina of Casablanca → Rick's Cafe → Hassan II Mosque →…
This private full day tour casablanca rabat packs both cities into a 10-hour day with hotel pickup in Casablanca, a driver-guide, and an air-conditioned vehicle. You visit the Hassan II Mosque, old medina, Rick’s Cafe and the Corniche in the morning, drive an hour to Rabat for the Royal Palace, Chellah, Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah des Oudaias, then return to Casablanca. It suits travellers short on time who want the main sights without self-driving or organising separate guides.
Highlights
- Hassan II Mosque visit with 50-minute guided entry
- Casablanca Old Medina, Rick’s Cafe, and Corniche drive
- Habous quarter and Place Mohamed V architecture
- One-hour drive to Rabat along the coast
- Royal Palace exterior, Chellah ruins, Hassan Tower, and Mohammed V Mausoleum
- Kasbah des Oudaias alleyways and Bouregreg Marina lunch stop
About this tour
The day starts early in Casablanca with a run through the city’s highlights: the Hassan II Mosque (allow about 50 minutes inside), a walk in the old medina, a quick photo stop at Rick’s Cafe, and a drive along the Corniche past the Royal Golf. You also dip into the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Notre Dame de Lourdes, the Habous district and Place Mohamed V — all exterior visits or brief entries. The pace is brisk; each stop is 10–30 minutes, so you see a lot but go shallow.
The 60-minute drive to Rabat breaks the rhythm. In the capital you cover the Royal Palace exterior, the Roman and medieval ruins at Chellah, the unfinished Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the blue-and-white lanes of the Kasbah des Oudaias. Lunch is scheduled at La Marina Bouregreg (not included). The standout moments are the scale of the Hassan II Mosque and the quiet atmosphere of the Mausoleum; the trade-off is limited time at each site and two hours total in the car.
Itinerary
Casablanca highlights
Morning — about 4 hours of stops
You begin at the Hassan II Mosque, one of the few Moroccan mosques open to non-Muslims, where a guided visit takes roughly 50 minutes. Then a 30-minute walk through the old medina’s narrow lanes, a 10-minute pause at Rick’s Cafe (recreated from the film), and a 20-minute drive along the Corniche coastline. Quick exterior stops follow at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Notre Dame de Lourdes, the Habous quarter and Place Mohamed V before the road north.
Transfer to Rabat
60 min drive
The drive north on the A3 highway takes about an hour in normal traffic, covering roughly 90 km. It’s a straightforward motorway run past industrial zones and farmland; no scheduled stops. Use the time to recharge — bottled water is provided in the vehicle — and ask your driver-guide questions about the sites ahead.
Rabat highlights
Afternoon — about 3.5 hours of stops plus lunch
In Rabat you view the Royal Palace gates (30 min), explore the Chellah necropolis with its Roman and Marinid ruins (30 min), see the Hassan Tower and the adjoining Mausoleum of Mohammed V (30 min each), then break for lunch at La Marina Bouregreg on the Bouregreg River (45 min, not included). The day ends with 30 minutes wandering the Kasbah des Oudaias, a <a href=
Return to Casablanca
60 min drive
The return drive mirrors the morning journey: about an hour on the A3 back to your Casablanca hotel or riad. Traffic can thicken in the early evening, so allow a little buffer if you have a dinner reservation or onward travel. The driver drops you at your original pickup point.
For reference — the operator may change the order of stops.
Includes
- Driver / multilingual guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking fees
- Bottled mineral water
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Pickup: Hotel pickup included from centrally located hotels or Airbnb accommodations in Casablanca. Airport pickup available for an additional 30 USD. Cruise port pickup arranged directly from the port next to the security line.
Ends at: Casablanca
Important information
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options available nearby
- Specialized infant seats available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hotel pickup from centrally located hotels/Airbnb in Casablanca
- Airport pickup extra 30 USD
- Cruise port pickup available
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Is the private full day tour Casablanca Rabat worth it?
The private full day tour Casablanca Rabat is worth it if you have only one day to see both cities and want door-to-door transport with a driver who handles the logistics. You cover the Hassan II Mosque, the old medina, Rick’s Cafe and the Corniche in the morning, then drive an hour to Rabat for the Royal Palace, Chellah, Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah des Oudaias before returning to Casablanca.
The trade-off is pace: ten hours on the road and on your feet means roughly 10–50 minutes per stop, so you get a survey rather than deep time at any site. Entrance fees, lunch and tips are not included, so budget extra. If you prefer to linger at the mosque or explore the Kasbah at your own rhythm, self-drive or an overnight stay in Rabat works better.
For travellers based in Casablanca with a single free day, the convenience of hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle and a guide who speaks English or French makes the day efficient. Check the <a href=
Who this Casablanca Rabat day tour suits (and who should skip)
The casablanca to rabat day tour suits first-time visitors who want a structured overview of two imperial cities without arranging separate transfers. Cruise passengers docking in Casablanca benefit from port pickup, and business travellers with a free day can tick off the main monuments in one go. Families with children appreciate the private vehicle and the ability to adjust the tempo slightly.
It is less suitable for photographers who need golden-hour light at the Hassan II Mosque or the Kasbah des Oudaias, for travellers with limited mobility who find the uneven ground at Chellah and the medina challenging, and for anyone who wants a relaxed lunch rather than a 45-minute stop at La Marina Bouregreg. If you have more than a day, consider splitting the cities.
| Traveller type | Suitability | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| First-time visitor, 1 day in Casablanca | Good fit | Covers highlights of both cities with transport included |
| Cruise passenger (Casablanca port) | Good fit | Port pickup arranged at security line |
| Photographer wanting golden hour | Skip | Fixed schedule misses best light |
| Traveller with mobility issues | Skip | Uneven surfaces at medina, Chellah, Kasbah |
| Slow-travel preference | Skip | 10–50 min per site feels rushed |
The private day trip from casablanca also works for visitors who value a guide’s context at each monument but do not want to negotiate grand taxis or train timetables. If you are staying in Casablanca, the <a href=
What the day actually looks like: itinerary reality check
Expect a 08:30–09:00 hotel pickup. The morning blocks allocate 50 minutes for the hassan ii mosque tour casablanca (including security and shoe removal), 30 minutes in the old medina, a 10-minute photo stop at Rick’s Cafe, 20 minutes driving the Corniche, and brief 10-minute passes at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Notre Dame de Lourdes, Habous district and Place Mohamed V. That is roughly 2.5 hours of sightseeing before the 60-minute drive to Rabat.
In Rabat the morocco imperial cities day tour portion gives 30 minutes each at the Royal Palace exterior, Chellah ruins, Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, followed by a 45-minute lunch break at La Marina Bouregreg (meal not included) and 30 minutes in the Kasbah des Oudaias. The return drive to Casablanca is another 60 minutes, putting drop-off around 18:30–19:00 depending on traffic.
The casablanca to rabat day trip totals about two hours of driving and six hours of site time split across 14 stops. Traffic on the A3 can add 20–30 minutes each way, especially Friday afternoons. Bring water, wear comfortable shoes for the medina and Chellah, and have cash for entrance fees (Hassan II Mosque is around 130 MAD for non-Muslims) and lunch. The <a href=
Costs not included: entrance fees, lunch, tips, airport surcharge
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Frequently asked questions
01Is the private full day tour Casablanca Rabat safe?
Yes. The tour uses a licensed driver-guide in an air-conditioned vehicle on the main A3 highway between the two cities. Casablanca and Rabat are stable, tourist-friendly cities with regular police presence at major sites.
02How long is the drive from Casablanca to Rabat on this tour?
About 60 minutes each way on the A3 highway, roughly 90 km. Traffic can add 15–20 minutes at peak hours, so the itinerary builds in a full two hours of driving total.
03Are Hassan II Mosque entrance fees included in the tour price?
No. The tour covers the driver-guide, vehicle, parking, and bottled water. Monument tickets — including the Hassan II Mosque guided entry — are paid on site. Bring cash in dirhams.
04Can I be picked up from Casablanca airport or cruise port?
Airport pickup is available for an extra 30 USD. Cruise port pickup is arranged directly from the port next to the security line. Both must be confirmed with the operator after booking.
05What should I wear for the mosque and mausoleum visits?
Shoulders and knees covered for both men and women. Women do not need a headscarf for Hassan II Mosque but it is respectful to carry one. Shoes are removed inside the mosque; slip-ons make this easier.
06Is lunch included at La Marina Bouregreg in Rabat?
No. The itinerary includes a 45-minute lunch break at La Marina Bouregreg, but the meal cost is not covered. Expect 120–200 MAD for a simple tagine or fish plate with a drink.
07Can the tour accommodate a wheelchair or mobility scooter?
The vehicle is not specified as wheelchair-accessible. The Hassan II Mosque and Mausoleum have ramps, but the Old Medina, Chellah, and Kasbah des Oudaias have uneven cobbles and steps. Contact the operator before booking to confirm.
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