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.

Casablanca Cruise Port

Casablanca, Morocco · Africa

Cruise ships dock at Casablanca Cruise Berth (Gare Maritime), Casablanca.

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DIY 8/10

Walk-off cruise berth at the Gare Maritime; Old Medina, Place Mohammed V and Casa-Port station all within 15 minutes on foot.

🚢 Docked port1 km / 0.6 mi to city centre

Faux guides and persistent touts inside the Old Medina — politely decline and walk on. Hassan II Mosque interior visits are by guided tour only at fixed times. Carry small dirhams; haggling expected in the souks.

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At a glance

Walk-off possibleFamily friendlyTourist info at dockSouvenir shops at dockIndependent tours at dockWheelchair accessible at dockMin. 4h neededAllow 75 min return buffer

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

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Getting to Casablanca

From the cruise terminal to the city centre

On footRecommended

10 min Free

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.

TaxiRecommended

15 min 30-80 DH city; 200-300 DH Hassan II return (≈ €2.7–27 / $2.9–29)

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.

TramRecommended

20 min 6 DH single; 30 DH day pass on Casa Pass card (≈ €0.55–2.7 / $0.59–2.9)

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.

Shuttle busRecommended

250-700 DH per person depending on excursion (≈ €23–64 / $25–69)

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.

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Map & things to do

Money & payments

Currency: Moroccan Dirham (DH) Cash needed: often ATMs at port Cards widely accepted

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.

⏱ 90 min💶 Free entry; 30 DH at the Andalusian Garden Museum (≈ €2.7 / $2.9)👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 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.

⏱ 45 min💶 Free👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 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.

⏱ 90 min💶 Free; modest dress required at the mausoleum👨‍👩‍👧 Family♿ Accessible

🕐 Mid-morning before tour groups arrive.

Quartier Habous

Short stop

🚶 Walk

1930s 'New Medina' with neo-Moorish arches, calligraphy bookshops and brass souks.

⏱ 90 min💶 Free; 100-500 DH for crafts (≈ €9.1–45 / $9.8–49)👨‍👩‍👧 Family

🕐 Mornings before midday heat; many shops close 13:00-16:00 in summer.

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Excursions compared

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Headline sights

Casablanca city highlights and Hassan II Mosque guided visit

≈ 4 h · sold by 6 cruise lines

Cruise line

€75$84

Do it yourself

€29$32

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Ships dock at the Port of Casablanca, a 25-30 min walk or a 2 EUR petit taxi (red cabs, ~15-20 MAD) from the Hassan II Mosque along the Corniche. Mosque interior is guided-only: buy the 130 MAD (~€12) ticket at the on-site office and join the next scheduled tour (typically 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00). From the mosque the Old Medina and Mohammed V Square are walkable; a petit taxi to the Habous Quarter souks is ~4 EUR.

Best to pre-book

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Culture & history

Rabat day trip — Kasbah of the Oudayas, Hassan Tower and Mausoleum

≈ 7 h · sold by 5 cruise lines

Cruise line

€130$145

Do it yourself

€36$40

Save ≈ €94Save ≈ $105 (72% off)

From the cruise berth walk ~10 min to Casa-Port station and take the ONCF mainline train to Rabat Ville — departures are roughly every 30-60 min, ~1h05, ~60 MAD (€6) each way, turn-up-and-go. In Rabat the Hassan Tower/Mausoleum and the Kasbah of the Oudayas are a short petit-taxi hop apart (~3 EUR each) and all three sites are free to enter. Allow a comfortable buffer for the return train.

Walk-up fine

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Map of the stops on “The Hassan II Mosque & Old Medina Classic”

3 stopsBest for first-timers

3–5 hoursEasy-goingModerateKidsBest to pre-book

The Hassan II Mosque & Old Medina Classic

Casablanca's one unmissable monument and its walled old town, done in the smart order in a relaxed half day.

≈ 200 MAD (~€19) pp incl. mosque tour + taxisOpen the playbook →

Map of the stops on “Rabat by Train: The Imperial Capital, DIY”

3 stopsBest day-trip escape

5+ hoursModerateBudgetKidsBest to pre-book

Rabat by Train: The Imperial Capital, DIY

Swap the cruise coach for a €4 train and spend the day in Morocco's calm, UNESCO-listed capital.

≈ 130 MAD (~€12) pp incl. return train + entriesOpen the playbook →

Map of the stops on “Free Casablanca: Art Deco & Medina on Foot”

4 stopsBest genuinely free day

3–5 hoursEasy-goingFreeKidsNo pre-booking needed

Free Casablanca: Art Deco & Medina on Foot

A no-ticket walking loop through the city's 1920s Mauresque grandeur and its old walled town — all on shoe leather.

Free (a coffee or mint tea if you fancy one)Open the playbook →

Map of the stops on “Casablanca for Food Lovers”

3 stopsBest for food lovers

3–5 hoursModerateModerateNo pre-booking needed

Casablanca for Food Lovers

Grilled fish at the central market, spice-lane snacks in the medina, and pastries in the Habous — a half day led by your stomach.

≈ 180 MAD (~€17) pp incl. market lunch, tea & pastriesOpen the playbook →

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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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