Marrakech Trip Overview
Casablanca is a port city located 240 Km north of Marrakech. Take advantage of this private full-day trip from Marrakech to get a glimpse of the French colonial legacy clearly visible at Casablanca’s city center 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.
– 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 ’’
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* Duration: 10 hours
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Casablanca is a port city located 240 Km north of Marrakech. Take advantage of this private full-day trip from Marrakech to get a glimpse of the French colonial legacy clearly visible at Casablanca’s city center 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.
– 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 ’’
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Casablanca, Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat
Meet your driver at your hotel or riad for an early pick up ( 07h00 AM ) to Casablanca.
Enjoy a comfortable 3 hours 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 of Casablanca.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Hassan II Mosque, Blvd Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah, Casablanca 20450 Morocco
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Corniche, Boulevard de la Corniche, Casablanca 20000 Morocco
From here, continue to the Corniche of Casablanca located at the seaside neighborhood of Ain Diab. It is famous for hosting trendy clubs, restaurants, cafes, and hotels. Enjoy a walk on the seaside, and maybe a cafe or a cup of mint tea at leisure.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Medina of Casablanca, Place Marishal North-west corner of Place des Nations Unies, Casablanca 20200 Morocco
Your next stop will be in the Medina of Casablanca. Although it is not as old as Marrakech or Fes Medinas, a large portion of it 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
At the end of your Casablanca visit, drive pas 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.
