Day trips · Casablanca · Morocco
6 best day trips from Casablanca
Where to go when you want a day away from Casablanca, and how long it really takes.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
The classic day trip from Casablanca is Rabat (About 1 hour by train). The closest option is Mohammedia, about 25 km away.
Key facts
- Day trips in this guide
- 6
- Closest
- Mohammedia (25 km)
- Most popular
- Rabat
Day trips compared
| Destination | Distance | Travel time | How | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabat | 90 km | About 1 hour by train | Train from Casa-Voyageurs or Casa-Port | Culture, First-timers |
| El Jadida | 100 km | About 1 hour 30 minutes by train or car | Train from Casa-Voyageurs or car | Culture, Families, Quiet stays |
| Azemmour | 80 km | About 1 hour 15 minutes by car | Car, grand taxi or train | Quiet stays, Culture |
| Oualidia | 175 km | About 2 hours 15 minutes by car | Car or private driver | Food lovers, Couples, Families |
| Mohammedia | 25 km | About 20–30 minutes by train | Train from Casa-Voyageurs | Beach, Families |
| Marrakech | 240 km | About 2.5–3 hours by train | Train from Casa-Voyageurs | First-timers, Culture |
The day trips
90 km · About 1 hour by train
1.Rabat
Morocco's capital has the Kasbah of the Udayas above the river mouth, the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Chellah ruins and a relaxed, clean medina.
- Getting there
- Train from Casa-Voyageurs or Casa-Port
- Best for
- Culture, First-timers
100 km · About 1 hour 30 minutes by train or car
2.El Jadida
The UNESCO-listed Portuguese City of Mazagan, a 16th-century fortified town with ramparts on the sea and a vaulted underground cistern whose flooded floor reflects its columns.
- Getting there
- Train from Casa-Voyageurs or car
- Best for
- Culture, Families, Quiet stays
80 km · About 1 hour 15 minutes by car
3.Azemmour
A small whitewashed medina on the Oum Er-Rbia river, with ramparts, murals by local artists and a quiet atmosphere; easily combined with El Jadida.
- Getting there
- Car, grand taxi or train
- Best for
- Quiet stays, Culture
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175 km · About 2 hours 15 minutes by car
4.Oualidia
A fishing village on a sheltered lagoon famous for its oysters, with calm water for swimming and kayaking and seafood shacks along the shore.
- Getting there
- Car or private driver
- Best for
- Food lovers, Couples, Families
25 km · About 20–30 minutes by train
5.Mohammedia
A port and beach town just north of Casablanca with sandy beaches, a promenade and seafood restaurants, popular with Casablancans at weekends.
- Getting there
- Train from Casa-Voyageurs
- Best for
- Beach, Families
240 km · About 2.5–3 hours by train
6.Marrakech
Jemaa el-Fnaa, the souqs, the Koutoubia and the Majorelle Garden are possible in a long day, though Marrakech deserves several nights of its own.
- Getting there
- Train from Casa-Voyageurs
- Best for
- First-timers, Culture
Day-trip tips
- Leave early: most trips are more relaxed with a morning departure and a return before dinner.
- Busway rapid bus lines and city buses supplement the tram, mainly useful for residents' routes.
- Casa-Voyageurs is the main station for Al Boraq high-speed trains to Rabat and Tangier and for trains to Marrakech and Fes; Casa-Port, near the medina, serves Rabat and the airport line.
- For trips over about 150 km, an overnight stay or an organised tour saves a lot of travelling.
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best day trip from Casablanca?
Rabat. Morocco's capital has the Kasbah of the Udayas above the river mouth, the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Chellah ruins and a relaxed, clean medina.
+How long does it take to get from Casablanca to Rabat?
About 1 hour by train — Train from Casa-Voyageurs or Casa-Port, about 90 km.
+How long does it take to get from Casablanca to El Jadida?
About 1 hour 30 minutes by train or car — Train from Casa-Voyageurs or car, about 100 km.