For things to do in Casablanca in one day, focus on Hassan II Mosque, Marché Central and Quartier Habous. Their architecture, covered market lanes and neighborhood arcades offer a varied city itinerary, with tour times and market hours worth checking as you plan.
- Start: Hassan II Mosque, with guided visits at scheduled times.
- Market stop: Marché Central opens at 08:30 and closes at 16:30.
- Afternoon: Explore Quartier Habous, also known as the New Medina.
- Plan for: Mosque clothing rules and a guided visit through three halls.
Start with Hassan II Mosque
Hassan II Mosque is a strong first stop because its guided visits follow set morning and afternoon schedules. Visits run Saturday to Thursday at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00 in the morning; afternoon options include 15:00, with 16:00 also available during part of the year. Friday schedules differ, so check the mosque’s official site before you go.
The English-language guided tour costs 140 dirhams for foreign adults, 70 dirhams for Moroccans, residents and foreign students, and 30 dirhams for children over 6 and Moroccan students. Children under 6 enter free. The route covers the prayer hall, minaret hall and ablution hall.
Dress with shoulders and torso covered and clothing that reaches below the knees; shorts and sleeveless clothing are prohibited. You must remove your shoes before entering the prayer hall and carry them, with bags provided at the entrance.
Smoking, food and drink are not allowed during the visit; visitors are asked to follow the schedule, stay together and remain quiet.
A separate mosque museum has its own schedule: Saturday to Thursday at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00, then 15:00 and 16:00; Friday hours are 09:00 and 10:00, then 15:00 and 16:00.
A visitor guide to Hassan II Mosque covers more of the tour and its practical rules.
Stop at Marché Central
Marché Central gives you a market stop among arcades and covered walkways, with florists and stalls selling fruit, vegetables, fish and handicrafts. The Casablanca tourist office gives its hours as 08:30 to 16:30.
The market stands between Boulevard Mohamed V and Rue Allal Ben Abdallah, at Bd Mohammed V, Casablanca 20250. Architect Pierre Bousquet designed it between 1918 and 1919. The site also has a place in the city’s history: in 1953, resistance fighter Zerktouni carried out an attack there.
For more context on the stalls and the market itself, use this guide to Casablanca Central Market.
Spend the afternoon in Quartier Habous
Quartier Habous, also called the New Medina, is known for its arcades and the district’s architecture. Built between 1918 and 1955, it was created to accommodate migrants arriving from across Morocco.
Its arcades remain a place to stroll and observe the neighborhood’s daily life. A guide to Quartier Habous and its souks can help you make sense of the area’s lanes and stops.
The district circuit includes the Royal Palace of Casablanca and a central square described as its heart, where you can watch local daily life. Casablanca’s city guide suggests finishing the visit at the olive market.
Hassan II Mosque is about 4.4 km from a three-star hotel in Casablanca.
FAQs
How long is the Hassan II Mosque visit?
The guided route covers the prayer hall, minaret hall and ablution hall.
What should you wear to visit Hassan II Mosque?
Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and torso and reaches below the knees. Shorts and sleeveless clothing are prohibited.
What can you see at Marché Central?
The market has arcades and covered walkways, with florists and stalls selling produce, fish and handicrafts.
What is Quartier Habous also called?
Quartier Habous is also known as the New Medina. Its circuit includes the Royal Palace of Casablanca and a central square.