Day Excursion · Casablanca & Rabat
Duration
10–11 Hours
Price
$ / group
Group size
Up to 5
Guide
Hassan
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Casablanca and Rabat sit an hour apart on Morocco's Atlantic coast, and the contrast between them is one of the most interesting things the country has to offer. Casablanca is commercial, fast, and unexpectedly beautiful — a city of Art Deco facades, a working port, and one of the most extraordinary mosques on earth. Rabat is Morocco's political capital: quieter, more elegant, with a medina that has never been optimised for tourism and a kasbah dramatically positioned above the mouth of the Bou Regreg river.
Most travellers choose one or the other. This tour is built for those who want both — a morning in Casablanca before the day gets too hot, then the drive north to Rabat for the afternoon. Hassan knows both cities at the level that comes from decades of guiding, not from a guidebook. He knows which terrace at the Hassan II Mosque gives the best light, which alley in Rabat's medina leads somewhere most visitors never reach, and where to eat in each city without being sent to a tourist restaurant.
The $520 covers your whole group. No entrance fees, no commissions, no hidden costs beyond your own meals.
What You'll See
Stop 01
One of the world's largest mosques, built over the Atlantic with a retractable roof and a minaret visible 60km out to sea. Hassan provides context that goes well beyond what the audio guide offers.
Stop 02
A compact, unpressured medina that still functions as a real neighbourhood. No souvenir carpet shops, no tourist circuit — just the old city going about its day inside 19th-century walls.
Stop 03
Rabat's most beautiful corner — a 12th-century kasbah of blue-and-white painted streets perched above the Atlantic and the Bou Regreg estuary. Quieter than anything in Chefchaouen, and almost entirely off the group tour circuit.
Stop 04
The unfinished 12th-century minaret that was meant to be the tallest in the world, now surrounded by 200 columns. Adjacent: the mausoleum of Mohammed V, the king who led Morocco to independence — one of the finest examples of modern Moroccan architecture.
Stop 05
A medina without the crowds of Fez or the staging of Marrakech — authentic and relaxed. The adjacent Mellah (Jewish Quarter) carries layers of history that Hassan knows how to read.
Stop 06
The river that separates Rabat from its twin city Salé. The view from the riverbank — kasbah above, fishing boats below, the Atlantic beyond — is one of the most quietly beautiful scenes in Morocco.
Itinerary
08:30
Pickup in Casablanca
Hassan meets you at your hotel or Mohammed V Airport. Brief run-through of the day's route before departure.
09:00
Hassan II Mosque — 75 Minutes
The best time to visit — before the midday tour buses arrive. Hassan goes beyond the standard visit: the construction story, the architecture, the political significance, the ocean view from the right angle.
10:15
Casablanca Old Medina — 45 Minutes
A short but genuinely interesting walk through the old city. No shopping pressure, no carpet demonstration — just the neighbourhood as it actually is.
11:00
Drive to Rabat — Approx. 1 Hour
The coastal highway north. Hassan gives context on Rabat's role as Morocco's political capital and how it differs from the four imperial cities of the interior.
12:00
Kasbah of the Udayas — 60 Minutes
Into the kasbah before lunch. The blue-and-white alleyways, the Andalusian garden, and the panoramic terrace above the river. Calm, photogenic, and genuinely beautiful.
13:00
Lunch in Rabat — 75 Minutes
Hassan recommends a restaurant in or near the medina. Traditional Moroccan food, no tourist pricing. Own expense, approx. $12–18 per person.
14:15
Hassan Tower & Mausoleum of Mohammed V — 60 Minutes
The unfinished minaret and its 200 columns, then the mausoleum of the king who brought Morocco its independence. Hassan explains the history of both in the context of modern Morocco.
15:15
Rabat Medina & Mellah — 60 Minutes
A walk through the old city and the Jewish Quarter. Relaxed, unpressured, and largely free of other tourists at this time of day.
16:15
Bou Regreg Riverfront & Free Time — 30 Minutes
A final walk along the river with the kasbah behind you and the Atlantic ahead. Time to sit somewhere or buy something before the return drive.
17:00
Drop-off
Return to your hotel in Casablanca, Mohammed V Airport, or another agreed location.
Flexible Meals
Your comfort comes first. All meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks — are simply recommendations and can be easily adjusted to suit your tastes, dietary needs, or any special requests. Our goal is to make every meal a pleasant, personalized part of your journey.
Questions About This Tour
Is one day enough to see both cities?
It's enough to see the highlights of both properly. This itinerary doesn't rush — it gives you 75 minutes at the Hassan II Mosque, an hour in the Kasbah of the Udayas, and an hour in Rabat's medina. What it doesn't do is go deep into every corner of each city. If you want two full days across both, Aymane can build that as part of a longer itinerary.
Which city do you recommend spending more time in?
Rabat, for most travellers. Casablanca has one unmissable monument — the mosque. Rabat has three equally remarkable things and almost no other tourists at any of them. The kasbah alone is worth the trip to Rabat.
Can we skip Casablanca and spend the full day in Rabat?
Yes — tell Aymane when you book and the tour becomes a Rabat-only day. The price adjusts accordingly. Rabat has more than enough to fill a full day: the kasbah, the tower and mausoleum, the medina and Mellah, the Archaeological Museum, and the Salé corniche across the river.
Where does the tour end?
Your hotel or airport in Casablanca by default, but Hassan can drop you in Rabat if you're continuing north toward Tangier or staying on in the capital. Let Aymane know your onward plans and he'll factor it into the route.
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per group · up to 5 people
What's Included
Private guide and chauffeur
Private AC vehicle
Hotel or airport pickup & dropoff
Hassan II Mosque entrance fee
What's Not Included
Meals, drinks and snacks
Souvenirs and other personal expenses
Meeting Location
Mohammed V International Airport
Casablanca city centre hotel
Casa Port or Casa Voyageurs train station
You can request a different meeting location during the booking process
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