Casablanca Cruise Port
Casablanca, Morocco · Africa
Cruise ships dock at Casablanca Cruise Berth (Gare Maritime), Casablanca.
Walk-off cruise berth at the Gare Maritime; Old Medina, Place Mohammed V and Casa-Port station all within 15 minutes on foot.
At a glance
Port summary
Casablanca is a working commercial port with the cruise berth at the Gare Maritime, 1 km north of the Old Medina. Walk through the port gate onto Boulevard des Almohades and reach Place des Nations Unies, the Old Medina and Marché Central in 10-15 minutes. The Hassan II Mosque is 3 km west; the Habous Quarter is 5 km south. Rabat is reachable by ONCF train from Casa-Port station (right next to the cruise berth) in 50 minutes.
Cruise dock
🚢 Casablanca Cruise Berth (Gare Maritime)
Single alongside cruise berth at the Gare Maritime de Casablanca; security gate exits onto Boulevard des Almohades.
📍 Latitude: 33.615159, Longitude: -7.602501
See dock on port map →Getting to Casablanca
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Quickest way to the Old Medina and Place Mohammed V; sidewalks are continuous but Old Medina cobbles are uneven.
📍 Walk straight off the pier through the port gate onto Boulevard des Almohades; Place des Nations Unies is 10 minutes south.
Petits taxis are metered, cash-only and capped at 3 passengers. Grand taxis (white) negotiate flat fares for groups or longer trips.
📍 Red petits taxis at the gate and on Boulevard Mohammed V; agree the meter (compteur) before you ride or insist on it.
Modern, air-conditioned tram with English signage. Buy a Casa Pass smart card at any stop machine.
📍 T1 stop 'Marché Central' is 800 m from the port gate; Casa Tramway runs through the centre to the Habous Quarter via Place Mohammed V.
Best option for Rabat coach tours, Hassan II Mosque interior visits and combined city tours.
📍 Cruise-line and tour-operator coaches wait at the gate.
Fastest and cheapest way to Rabat — the train beats both taxi and tour bus on time. Buy at the station counter or via the ONCF app.
📍 Casa-Port station is 200 m from the cruise gate; ONCF trains to Rabat-Ville depart every 30 minutes.
Cheap but crowded and signage is in Arabic and French only — tram is the easier choice for cruisers.
📍 Casa Bus stops on Boulevard Mohammed V and Place des Nations Unies; routes to the Corniche and Habous.
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Withdraw 500-1,000 MAD on arrival for souks, taxis and the medina; bring small bills and coins for tipping (5-10 DH per service).
Things to do
Kasbah des Oudayas
Short stop⭐ Highlight
12th-century blue-and-white walled kasbah at the mouth of the Bou Regreg.
🕐 Late afternoon for the soft light on the white walls.
Place Mohammed V
Short stop⭐ Highlight
1920s Mauresque-style square framed by the Wilaya, the Post Office and the Palais de Justice.
🕐 Late afternoon when the fountains light up.
Hassan Tower & Mausoleum of Mohammed V
⭐ Highlight
12th-century unfinished minaret beside the white-marble Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
🕐 Mid-morning before tour groups arrive.
Quartier Habous
Short stop🚶 Walk
1930s 'New Medina' with neo-Moorish arches, calligraphy bookshops and brass souks.
🕐 Mornings before midday heat; many shops close 13:00-16:00 in summer.
Corniche & Ain Diab
Short stop🚶 Walk
Atlantic seafront with beach clubs, sunset bars and views of the Hassan II Mosque.
🕐 Late afternoon for the sunset view of the mosque.
Casablanca Old Medina
Short stop🚶 Walk
Pre-French walled medina with brassware, spice stalls and a working fishing harbour.
🕐 Late morning when stalls are open and tour groups have moved on.
Marché Central
Short stop🛒 Market
1917 covered market — fish hall, spice stalls and grilled-sardine cafés.
🕐 Before noon while the catch is still fresh and stalls are full.
Rick's Café
Short stop🍽️ Restaurant
Recreated piano bar in a 1930s riad inspired by the 1942 film with live jazz nightly.
🕐 Lunch (12:00-15:00) is easier than dinner; reservations recommended for evenings.
Hassan II Mosque
⛪ Church / Cathedral
60,000-capacity prayer hall on the Atlantic with a 210 m minaret and zellij throughout.
🕐 Mid-morning guided tour (09:00 or 10:00) before the heat and crowds.
Église Notre-Dame de Lourdes
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
1956 modernist church with 800 m² of Gabriel Loire stained-glass walls.
🕐 Mid-morning to mid-afternoon when sun is strongest through the glass.
Cathédrale du Sacré-Cœur
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
1930 Art Deco cathedral in white concrete with a climbable bell tower and stained glass.
🕐 Mid-morning when the light hits the stained glass.
Morocco Mall
🛍️ Shopping
Africa's biggest mall — 350 stores, an aquarium and an indoor souk on the Atlantic.
🕐 Air-conditioned escape from midday heat; quieter mid-week.
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Casablanca?
- Your ship docks directly at the Casablanca cruise terminal in Morocco.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Casablanca?
- Yes. Casablanca is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Casablanca centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Tram, Shuttle bus, Other transport, Local bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Casablanca?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Casablanca independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Casablanca and are cards accepted?
- Casablanca uses the Moroccan Dirham. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Casablanca cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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