Tour overview
Casablanca is a port city and commercial hub in western Morocco. Asara Morocco tours, will take you in a private day trip from Marrakech to Casablanca for exploring this giant city fronting the Atlantic Ocean. The French colonial legacy can be seen in its Moresque architecture, a blend of Moorish style and European art deco.
Map of the Tour:
MARRAKECH TO CASABLANCA DAY TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Hassan II Mosque Visit: The only Mosque in Morocco open to non Muslims
- Cornish of Casablanca Walk: Enjoy a walk on the Cornish of Casablanca.
- City center of Casablanca: Exploring the city center and stop by the Cathedral of the sacred heart
- Old Medina: Walk into the old Medina of Casablanca
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
- Lunch and beverages
- Personal expenses
Marrakech to Casablanca Excursion
The journey will be starting by pick up from your accommodation in Marrakech at around (07h00 AM) and drive to Casablanca. We’ll drive for about 3 hours crossing the Gharb plains, coastal lowland plain of northwestern Morocco. We’ll have a stop on half way for break before you continue to Casablanca. Upon arrival at Casablanca, we’ll meet our local guide, who will take us on a tour to visit the coastal city of Casablanca. After meeting our tour guide, we go on a visit to the mosque Hassan II. Explore the site and enjoy the magical views and landscapes. We’ll witness, a 210 meter tall minaret dominating Casablanca sky. Casablanca Hassan II Mosque was constructed by a famous French architect in the Era of Hassan Ii king. Duration of construction took about 6 years. However, the building represents a Moroccan Islamic architecture.
After visiting the Hassan II mosque, we’ll head toward the Corniche of Casablanca to enjoy the amazing views of the seaside of Ain Diab. There, we will discover the famous hosting clubs, cafes, hotels that has stories behind their existences. After that we will continue to Casablanca old Medina. Despite it is not like the ones in Marrakech and Fes. The Medina still have some features that can take us back to Old Casablanca history.
Then we continue to city centre of Casablanca to explore the Cathedral of Sacred heart, United Nations Place, the art deco buildings, the Arab League square and the Palais de la justice. However, you can choose by “pre-booking” to have lunch at the legendary Rick’s Café. If you choose just let us know and we do the rest.
After exploring Casablanca, we’ll drive back to Marrakech via highway. Then, your Marrakech to Casablanca Day trip comes to its end. Upon arrival to Marrakech your driver will drop you off at your accommodation.