Excursion Casablanca & the grand mosque tour at Casablanca

Experience the historic splendour and landmarks of Casablanca during this scenic, half-day sightseeing tour of the city.

Hassan II Mosque

Depart the pier and proceed to the awe-inspiring Hassan II Mosque. The Mosque is the second-largest mosque in the Islamic world. This magnificent building is both overwhelming in its grandeur and exquisite in its detail. The Mosque can hold 25,000 people and the foundations are built partly on land and partly over the water. Some of the ceilings are over 200 feet tall (70 metres), and a part of this amazing and sacred building has a retractable roof. The construction of the Mosque began in 1980 and was completed in 1993. From here, depart to another viewpoint of the mosque, looking along the coastline of the city the towering mosque appears to float on the sea.

A refreshment stop is then made at a local beach club restaurant on the Corniche and overlooking the ocean.

Panoramic Casablanca

After re-boarding the coach drive through the elegant residential district of Anfa, the original site of Casablanca, and a far cry from the hustle and bustle of this large commercial city. From here proceed to the New Medina, or 'Habous Quarter' for a short stroll through this historic part of the city, lined with souks, shops, and a warren of alleyways. Your tour concludes with a stop at Mohammed V Square where you will see examples of many Moslem-styled buildings, a monumental fountain, a public garden and the statue of Marshal Lyautey.

Time permitting, a stop is made here for time at leisure before re-boarding the coach for the return drive to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Hassan II Mosque, Corniche, Anfa, New Medina, Mohammed V Square

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. The tour sequence may vary. Only exterior visits are permitted at the Mahakma Traditional Court Palace and the Royal Palace. Conservative dress is required for the interior visit to the Mosque - men must have long pants and shoulders covered, and women must have minimum knee length garments and their shoulders covered.