Casablanca & Rabat — Imperial Capitals
⏱ 1 days 📍 Casablanca · Rabat

Casablanca & Rabat — Imperial Capitals

Casablanca · Rabat — Maroc

From modern Casablanca to royal Rabat, two complementary faces of Morocco. The Hassan II Mosque, the third-largest mosque in the world, with its 210-metre minaret over the Atlantic. Rabat, royal capital and UNESCO site.

Two cities, two faces of modern and royal Morocco. In Casablanca, the economic capital, you will discover the majesty of the Hassan II mosque, built partly over the Atlantic, the 3rd largest mosque in the world, with its 210 m minaret and a prayer hall that can host 25,000 faithful. Exterior visit (interior entry possible as an option, 120 MAD). Then the Corniche, the Habous district and the Sacré-Cœur cathedral. In the afternoon, drive to Rabat, royal capital listed by UNESCO: the Kasbah of the Oudayas, the Hassan Tower (44 m), the white marble Mohammed V mausoleum, the royal palace and the medina. Seafood lunch at the Corniche, free dinner in Rabat.

Casablanca & Rabat — Imperial Capitals

Highlights

  • Hassan II Mosque
  • Casablanca corniche
  • Kasbah of the Oudayas
  • Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum

Itinerary

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Casablanca · Rabat

Morning departure, exterior visit of Hassan II mosque, stroll on the Corniche, seafood lunch. Afternoon, drive to Rabat: Kasbah of the Oudayas, Hassan Tower, Mohammed V mausoleum. Return in the evening.

Frequently asked questions

Can we visit the interior of the Hassan II mosque?
Yes, guided tours are organised outside prayer hours (9am-noon, 3pm-6pm except Friday). Entry 120 MAD, modest dress required (shoulders and knees covered, veil provided). Booking advised the day before.
What distance between Casablanca and Rabat?
95 km, about 1h15 via the A1 motorway. The circuit starts in Casablanca (airport or accommodation) and ends in Rabat, or vice versa depending on your needs. Possibility to finish at Salé airport.
Is the royal palace visitable?
No, the royal palace of Rabat (Dar el-Makhzen) is not open to the public, but the esplanade and the great golden gate are accessible for photos. The visit of the Kasbah of the Oudayas and the Andalusian garden largely compensate.
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