Casablanca 2 Day Itinerary
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Casablanca genuinely fits in two focused days: the Hassan II Mosque and the Old Medina on one, Art Deco downtown and the Habous Quarter on the other. It’s Morocco’s economic capital, not a Marrakech-style medina city, so two days is a legitimate full visit rather than a rushed compromise. Have an extra day to spend? Our 3-day itinerary adds an excellent Rabat day trip. For the full rundown, see our Casablanca guide .
Day-by-day at a glance
| Day | Focus | Est. spend (excl. hotel) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hassan II Mosque, Old Medina, Corniche | ~$35-45 |
| 2 | Art Deco downtown, Habous Quarter, Rick’s Café | ~$40-55 |
Book these before you go
- Hassan II Mosque guided tour : the only way in for non-Muslims, roughly 140 MAD (~$14-15, verify); Friday tours run shorter and the mosque closes to visitors on Eid.
- Check hotel rates in Casablanca : a Downtown or Gauthier base puts the mosque, medina, and Corniche all within a short taxi ride.
- The ONCF airport train to Casa-Voyageurs or Casa-Port runs about 35 minutes for roughly 50-60 MAD (~$5-6, verify), cheaper and more predictable than the fixed-fare taxi.
Day 1: Hassan II Mosque and the Old Medina
Morning: Take the ONCF train in from Mohammed V International Airport rather than the fixed-fare taxi, then head straight for the Hassan II Mosque’s guided tour, the only way in for non-Muslims. Pre-check the day’s tour times online: Fridays run shorter with no midday slot, and the mosque closes entirely to visitors on Eid. Dress with shoulders and knees covered and bring socks.
Afternoon: Walk the Old Medina, honestly smaller and less polished than Marrakech’s or Fes’s, a working local souk rather than a grand set piece. An hour of wandering the tailors and spice stalls is enough; mind your belongings as you would in any market.
Evening: Head to the Corniche and Aïn Diab for a sunset stroll along the roughly 3km Atlantic seafront, then dinner at a Corniche seafood grill, order the day’s catch. Take a red petit taxi back downtown and insist on the meter, or use Uber, back in Casablanca since November 2025.
Day 2: Art Deco downtown and the Habous Quarter
Morning: Start at Mohammed V Square, “Pigeons’ Square” to locals, ringed by grand Mauresque and Art Deco government buildings and free to wander. Walk Boulevard Mohammed V for more of the city’s Art Deco heritage, over 100 restored buildings from the French Protectorate era.
Afternoon: Lunch at Marché Central, the downtown covered market where seafood stalls grill your pick on the spot. Then head to the Habous Quarter, a planned 1920s-30s district that’s the best spot in the city for souvenir shopping, babouches, argan oil, ceramics, calmer bargaining than the Old Medina.
Evening: Dinner at Rick’s Café, a genuine restaurant opened in 2004 as an homage to the 1942 film rather than an actual set (the movie itself was shot entirely in Burbank, never in Morocco). Smart-casual dress code, reservations recommended.
Is 2 days enough for Casablanca?
Yes, for the city’s own core. One to two focused days genuinely cover the Hassan II Mosque, the Old Medina, downtown Art Deco, and the Corniche; Casablanca is a short-stay anchor and transit hub, not a week-long standalone. If you want to add a day trip, our 3-day itinerary folds in an excellent 57-minute Rabat trip by high-speed train.