Private day trip from Marrakech to Casablanca

OVERVIEW:

Casablanca is a port city located 240 Km north of Marrakech. Take advantage of this full-day trip from Marrakech to Casablanca and get a glimpse of the French colonial legacy. It is visible in the city’s Moorish and Art Deco styles blending in unique harmony. Witness the majesty of Hassan II Mosque standing tall over the Atlantic Ocean with its 210 m tall minaret.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Visit Hassan II Mosque the only Mosque in Morocco open to non-Muslims
Enjoy a walk on the Cornish of Casablanca full of modern cafes, clubs, and restaurants
Stop by the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and witness its Gothic revival architecture
Walk into the old Medina of Casablanca
Walk to the open-air market of Habous, also known as the New Medina

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION	Marrakech
DEPARTURE TIME	07:00 AM
RETURN TIME:	Approximately 09:00 PM

INCLUDED:

A/C modern vehicle driven by an English / French speaking driver
Licensed local guide in Casablanca
Entrance fees to Hassan II Mosque
Pick up / drop off service from your hotel/riad

NOT INCLUDED:

Beverages
Personal expenses
lunches on the way

It is important to know

The journey involves 6 hours drive. Overall it is relaxing in an expressway.
Visiting the Hassan II Mosque is possible in certain hours only. We will make sure you get there by the starting time of the official visit.
The church of the Sacred Heart might not be available to visit at certain times due to cultural events going on there
Rick’s Café is famous and busy. If you wish to have lunch there at leisure, please let us know at the time of your booking to book a table for you.

Tour Plan:

Marrakech – Casablanca – 243 km – 2 h 30 min

Meet your driver at your hotel or riad for an early pick up ( 07h00 AM ) to Casablanca.
Enjoy a comfortable 3-hour drive via the motorway crossing the fertile Gharb plains. A stop will be made halfway in a rest area before you continue to Casablanca.
Upon arrival at the metropolitan city, meet your local guide who will join you in the vehicle to start your visit to Casablanca.
First, you will head to the legendary Hassan II Mosque. As you approach, you will witness its majestic 210-meter tall minaret dominating the sky. The Mosque was designed by a French architect and took 6 years to build. The building blends Islamic architecture and Moroccan elements.
From here, continue to the Corniche of Casablanca located in the seaside neighborhood of Ain Diab. It is famous for hosting trendy clubs, restaurants, cafes, and hotels. Enjoy a leisurely walk on the seaside, a cafe, or a cup of mint tea. Your next stop will be in the Medina of Casablanca. Although it is not as old as Marrakech or Fes Medinas, a large portion remains residential, with its narrow streets.
From here you will continue to Casablanca city center to visit the Cathedral of Sacred Heart, which was built in the 1930s by the French colonials. Afterward, we will head to the United Nations Place witnessing art deco buildings on the sides of the street. Then we continue to the Arab League Square hosting the ‘’ Palais de LA Justice ‘’ You might choose to have lunch at leisure at the legendary Rick’s Café, designed to recreate the Gin joint bar in the movie classic of ‘’Casablanca’’. Just let us know at the time of your booking to reserve a table there for you.
At the end of your Casablanca visit, drive past the fancy residential area before you take the motorway for a relaxing 3 hours ride back to Marrakech.
Your full-day trip to Casablanca from Marrakech will come to an end with a drop-off at your hotel or the nearest car-accessible point to your riad.

4 reviews for Private day trip from Marrakech to Casablanca

Rated 5 out of 5

Audrey Adam – June 18, 2022

Where do I begin? Every aspect of this experience was just fantastic! This was a Dad/Daughter adventure and we couldn’t have been more pleased with this adventure. Abdou was super responsive and helpful in our planning stages. The communications and advance prep were wonderful for these first time to Morocco/Africa travelers. Our personal driver, Mourad, was punctual, attentive, professional …and fun! We experienced so much more that the large tour group (follow the person with the flag) kind of trip. I recommend taking the riad accommodation route versus hotels. They were all just exquisite and provided such a wonderful element to this trip. If you are on the fence about taking a trip to Morocco or working through Go MarrakechDesertTrips, I urge you to not hesitate and take that leap to work with them. Our experience wildly exceeded expectations. This trip created memories that will remain with me all of my days.
Rated 5 out of 5

Susan Bonanno – June 18, 2023

Great experience to visit Casablanca & Rabat city. Abdou from Go Marrakech Desert Trips was an excellent guide, explained throughout the journey.
Rated 5 out of 5

Sam Klein – June 18, 2023

Hi. I have just completed the tour with Abdou. The time spent with Abdou was great: he showed me the highlights of Casablanca and Rabat, patiently answered all my questions, and took me to the best places to taste the delicious local food. I really appreciated his professionalism, his safe driving style, his great English, and his kind manners. I am overall very satisfied with the service that I have received from Abdou and I would highly recommend him as a guide…
Rated 5 out of 5

Christina Miller – June 18, 2023

The day trip from Marrakesh, during which we traveled to both the capital, Rabat, and the city of Casablanca, was a unique experience for me. I was able to learn a great deal about history and culture in just one day. I traveled on my own and really appreciated having my own shuttle so I could see a lot of the amazing sights. Thank you, to Abdou he made my day.

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