Tour of Two Cities: Historic Casablanca and Rabat
Moroccan history comes alive on this lively tour of Casablanca and Rabat with visits to breathtaking mosques, mausoleums, and ancient city streets.
Start your day at the stunning Hassan II Mosque, the second-largest mosque in the Islamic world. Then you’ll take a drive through the Anfa district before strolling ancient streets in the historic ‘Habous Quarter.’ Next, you’ll depart for Rabat, Morocco’s original capital, where you’ll see the Royal Palace, Mohammed V Mausoleum, and Hassan Tower. Then you’ll end the day at the Kasbah of the Oudayas, where Islamic history comes alive through ancient battles.
Energy Level
Duration
10 Hours
Type
CULTURED
Accessible
No
Shore Thing Highlights
Learn the rich history of the Oudaya tribe in the Kasbah of the Oudayas, where Sultan Moulay Ismail once defended his city against Andalusian pirates
Imagine what could have been at Hassan Tower, which stands 44 meters (140 ft) high and remains unfinished
Visit the marble white Mohammed V Mausoleum
Stop at the 12th Century Royal Palace and Regional Law Courts
Experience Morocco’s capital city of Rabat
Walk the streets of this historic Habous quarter
Marvel at the Hassan II Mosque, an architectural feat built partly on land and partly over water, with a retractable roof and space for 25,000 people
Need to know
Approximately 1 hour 30-minute drive to Rabat
Approximately 1 hour 40-minute drive back to the pier
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Sailors should wear comfortable clothing, shoulders and knees should be covered to enter religious sites
Female sailors should bring a scarf to cover their heads
Guests are advised not to take photos of military personnel without their consent
Lunch is included
Snacks and refreshments provided
Experience shores the Virgin way
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A Sustainable Cause
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
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