Best Day Trips from Casablanca (2026)

Rabat is the best overall day trip from Casablanca for most travellers — it is only 45 minutes by train, costs under 100 MAD return, and packs in the Kasbah des Oudaias, the Chellah, the Hassan Tower and a relaxed seafront medina without the crowds of Marrakech or Fes. If you want a coastal fortress instead, El Jadida (90 minutes south) is a close second. Both are easily done independently; no guide required.

Rabat is 87 kilometres north of Casablanca. The ONCF high-speed Al Boraq train covers the distance in roughly 45 minutes and runs every 30 minutes from Casa Voyageurs station. By car on the A1 motorway the same journey takes around 55–65 minutes depending on Casablanca traffic — the train is almost always faster and less stressful than driving. A one-way train ticket costs around 50–90 MAD depending on class.

Yes, El Jadida works very well as a half-day or full-day trip from Casablanca. The CTM bus from Casablanca's main station (Gare Routière Ouled Ziane) takes about two hours and costs around 50 MAD each way. By private car or taxi the drive takes 90 minutes on the A5 motorway. The Portuguese Cistern and the old city walls take two to three hours to explore, leaving time for a seafood lunch at the port before returning. Avoid Fridays when many restaurants and sights close.

Yes, there is a direct ONCF train from Casablanca Voyageurs to Asilah — the journey takes roughly three hours and the train passes through Rabat and Kenitra en route. It is a longer day out (plan for 7–8 hours door to door) but Asilah's whitewashed medina and Atlantic beach are worth it if you want a quieter, artsier alternative to Chefchaouen. Tickets cost around 95–110 MAD each way. Check the ONCF schedule as frequencies vary by season.

If you are based in Casablanca and not doing a day trip, the city itself rewards a focused half-day. Start at the Hassan II Mosque at opening time (9 AM; non-Muslims admitted on guided tours for around 120 MAD). Walk the Corniche along the Atlantic, browse the Art Deco quarter around Boulevard Mohammed V, and have lunch at a traditional grill in the Habous neighbourhood. Mohammed V International Airport is 30 minutes from the city centre — keep at least two hours before your flight.

The easiest way is to book a private driver or day tour in advance through a reputable Casablanca tour operator — rates typically run from 600 to 1,500 MAD for a full day depending on distance and vehicle type. You can also approach the licensed grand taxi ranks outside Casa Voyageurs or Casa Port stations and negotiate a return price; always agree the total fare before you get in. For multiple destinations in one day, a private operator gives you the flexibility to adjust the itinerary on the road.