How many days · Casablanca · Morocco
How many days do you need in Casablanca?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
2 days is the sweet spot for Casablanca, and 1 day is the minimum to see the main sights. One full day covers the Hassan II Mosque, the old medina and the Corniche at sunset. Two days adds the Habous quarter, an Art Deco walk downtown, the Museum of Moroccan Judaism and a seafood lunch at Marché Central; a third allows a day trip to Rabat or El Jadida.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 2 days
- Minimum
- 1 day
- Day trips available
- 6
- Daylight
- 9.9 h (Dec) to 14.4 h (Jun)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Good | Hassan II Mosque, Corniche Ain Diab, Old Medina and Sqala bastion |
| 2 days | Ideal | Sqala bastion, Quartier Habous and Mahkama du Pacha |
| 3 days | Relaxed | Art Deco downtown and Boulevard Mohammed V, Place Mohammed V and Marché Central |
| 5 days | Plenty | The highlights plus a day trip to Rabat |
| 7 days | Plenty | A slow trip with day trips such as Rabat and El Jadida |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Casablanca add up to roughly 14–17 hours of visiting time — about 2 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are Corniche Ain Diab (2–3 hours), Old Medina (1–2 hours) and Quartier Habous (2 hours).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Hassan II Mosque | 1–1.5 hours with the tour | Casablanca Marina |
| Corniche Ain Diab | 2–3 hours | Ain Diab and the Corniche |
| Old Medina | 1–2 hours | Centre-Ville |
| Sqala bastion | 1 hour | Old Medina |
| Quartier Habous | 2 hours | Habous |
| Mahkama du Pacha | 45 minutes | Habous |
| Art Deco downtown and Boulevard Mohammed V | 2 hours | Centre-Ville |
| Place Mohammed V | 45 minutes | Centre-Ville |
| Marché Central | 1 hour | Centre-Ville |
| Sacré-Cœur former cathedral | 30 minutes | Gauthier and Racine |
| Parc de la Ligue Arabe | 1 hour | Gauthier and Racine |
| Museum of Moroccan Judaism | 1 hour | Oasis |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 2 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 1 day | Focus on Hassan II Mosque and Corniche Ain Diab |
| With children | 3 days | Slower days and time for Corniche Ain Diab |
| With day trips | 4 days | Add Rabat and El Jadida |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 9.9 hours of daylight) than in June (about 14.4 hours). In winter, allow an extra day or plan museum-heavy afternoons.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Casablanca with other destinations
Questions travellers ask
+Is 1 day enough in Casablanca?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 2 days is more comfortable. One full day covers the Hassan II Mosque, the old medina and the Corniche at sunset. Two days adds the Habous quarter, an Art Deco walk downtown, the Museum of Moroccan Judaism and a seafood lunch at Marché Central; a third allows a day trip to Rabat or El Jadida.
+Is a week too long in Casablanca?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Rabat and El Jadida.