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Casablanca and the Hassan II Mosque

3 days

Morocco in 3 Days

Three cities, three faces of Morocco: the metropolis, the capital and the red city, linked by train.

  1. CasablancaDay 1
  2. RabatDay 2
  3. MarrakechDay 3
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Overview

Ideal for a first taste or an extended stopover. The train avoids driving and connects the three cities in under four hours in total. A brisk pace focused on the essentials.

Duration
3 days
Budget
Mid-range
Pace
Fast
Best time
Mar – May, Sep – Nov

The route

Stop locations. Lines are straight, not actual roads.

CasablancaRabatMarrakech

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · Casablanca

    Casablanca, ocean and Art Deco

    Plan for the day

    • Guided tour of the Hassan II Mosque
    • Seafood lunch at the central market
    • Art Deco walk along Boulevard Mohammed V
    • Sunset on the corniche
    Meals
    Fish at the central market, dinner on the corniche
    Overnight
    Hotel downtown or on the corniche
    Tip
    Arrive at the mosque 20 minutes before the tour.

  2. Day 2 · Rabat

    Rabat, the calm capital

    Travel Train Casablanca → Rabat · ~1 h

    Plan for the day

    • Kasbah of the Udayas and Andalusian garden
    • Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum
    • Chellah in the late afternoon
    Meals
    Tea and gazelle horns at the Udayas café
    Overnight
    Riad in Rabat's medina

  3. Day 3 · Marrakech

    Marrakech, the red city

    Travel Train Rabat → Marrakech (first morning train) · ~4 h

    Plan for the day

    • Majorelle Garden at opening time
    • Bahia Palace and the souks
    • Evening on Jemaa el-Fna
    Meals
    Jemaa el-Fna stalls in the evening
    Overnight
    Riad in the medina
    Tip
    Take the first train to arrive before noon.

Best time

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar ✓
  4. Apr ✓
  5. May ✓
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep ✓
  10. Oct ✓
  11. Nov ✓
  12. Dec

Practical tips

  • Buy train tickets on the ONCF website or app.
  • For your return flight, Marrakech has many international connections.

Experiences along the way

A riad courtyard with a pool

Culture · 1 night or more

A night in a riad

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Updated October 5, 2026