Two days pairing Casablanca's mosque and Art Deco centre with the calm, monumental capital of Rabat — an easy coastal duo linked by a sub-one-hour train.
Day by day
Your 2-day plan
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Day 1
Casablanca highlights
A guided morning at the Hassan II Mosque, then the Art Deco downtown around Mohammed V Square, the old medina and the Ain Diab Corniche for a seafront lunch and sunset.
- Hassan II Mosque (guided)
- Mohammed V Square
- Old medina
- Ain Diab Corniche
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Day 2
Rabat, the capital
Under an hour north to Rabat: the blue-and-white Kasbah of the Udayas above the river mouth, the Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Roman-and-Merinid ruins of Chellah, before returning to Casablanca.
- Kasbah of the Udayas
- Hassan Tower
- Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Chellah necropolis
Good to know
Practical notes
- Casablanca and Rabat are linked by frequent trains (under an hour) and a fast highway — the duo works as a base in either city.
- Base yourself in Casablanca and day-trip Rabat, or split a night between the two.
- Both cities are modern and easy; Rabat is the calmest of the imperial capitals.
Frequently asked
Can you see Casablanca and Rabat in 2 days?
Yes — they're under an hour apart by train or car along the Atlantic, so a day each comfortably covers Casablanca's mosque and Art Deco centre and Rabat's Udayas kasbah, Hassan Tower and Chellah.
Is it better to stay in Casablanca or Rabat?
Casablanca has more nightlife, dining and hotel choice and is the bigger transport hub; Rabat is calmer and greener. For a two-day pairing, basing in Casablanca and day-tripping Rabat is the most common choice.
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