What's the best time to visit the Hassan II Mosque?

The 9 am tour on a weekday. Check our live crowd tracker for your date.

Are there tours on Fridays?

Yes, but fewer: 9 am, 10 am and 3 pm (plus 4 pm in summer).

Can I take photos inside?

Yes, photos are allowed. Video cameras aren't.

Hassan II Mosque Tour Times, Tickets & Tips

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What is the Hassan II Mosque?

Completed in 1993, the Hassan II Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world, built partly over the Atlantic Ocean on Casablanca's waterfront. Its minaret, over 200 m tall, is one of the tallest in the world. The prayer hall holds tens of thousands of worshippers, with a retractable roof, cedar ceilings, marble floors and some of the finest Moroccan craftsmanship of the 20th century.

It's also one of the few mosques in Morocco that non-Muslims can enter, which makes it a must-see for most visitors to Casablanca.

Tour times and ticket prices

Period	Saturday-Thursday	Friday
16 September-14 March	9 am, 10 am, 11 am, noon, 3 pm	9 am, 10 am, 3 pm
15 March-15 September	9 am, 10 am, 11 am, noon, 3 pm, 4 pm	9 am, 10 am, 3 pm, 4 pm
Ramadan	A reduced schedule. Check before you go	Check before you go

Ticket	Price
Foreign adult	140 dirhams
Moroccans, residents, foreign students	70 dirhams
Children over 6, Moroccan students	30 dirhams
Children under 6	Free
Private VIP visit (up to 10 people)	2,200 dirhams

Tickets are sold at the visitor ticket office at the mosque. Bring cash in dirhams in case card payment isn't available. Tour times can change for religious events and official ceremonies.

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How busy is the Hassan II Mosque?

Group size is set by the tour, but popular slots get large groups, especially when coach tours and cruise passengers arrive. The 10 and 11 am tours are usually the busiest.

Tour	Crowds	Notes
9 am	Smallest	Best light on the facade, quiet esplanade
10-11 am	Largest	Coach tours and day-trippers from Marrakech
Noon	Moderate	Not on Fridays
3 pm	Moderate	Good if you're arriving by train
4 pm (summer)	Lighter	Golden afternoon light on the ocean side

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How to avoid the busy tours

Take the 9 am tour. It's the smallest group and the esplanade is empty.
Arrive 20-30 minutes early to buy your ticket and find your language group.
Avoid Fridays if you can: there are fewer tours, so each is busier, and midday is for prayers.
Check Ramadan times if you're travelling then. Tours are fewer and earlier.
Day trip from Marrakech? The morning train arrives in time for the noon or 3 pm tour, both quieter than 11 am.

Dress code and rules

Cover your shoulders, torso and knees. No shorts or sleeveless tops. Women don't need to cover their hair on the tour, but a scarf is respectful.
Remove your shoes at the entrance and carry them in the bag provided.
Stay with your group and follow the guide.
No video cameras, radios or speakers. Photos are allowed.
No drinks or smoking during the visit.
Stay behind the chains around the water channels.

What the tour covers

The prayer hall: vast, with carved cedar ceilings, marble columns and the retractable roof. Parts of the floor are heated.
The minaret hall: the base of the minaret and its decoration.
The ablution hall: below the prayer hall, with marble fountains shaped like lotus flowers.
The hammam: the traditional baths, often shown on the tour.

Tours are offered in several languages, usually including English, French, Spanish and Arabic. Ask for your language at the ticket office.

Getting there

From	Route	Time
Casa Port station	Taxi or walk along the coast	About 10 minutes by taxi, 30 by foot
Casa Voyageurs station	Petit taxi (insist on the meter) or tram + walk	About 15-20 minutes
Old Medina	Walk along the corniche	About 20 minutes

Insider tips

See it from outside at sunset too. The esplanade and ocean views are free and spectacular.
Walk around the seaward side for the waves breaking under the mosque's walls.
Bring socks if you don't want bare feet on the marble.
The museum on the site, when open, covers the mosque's construction and crafts. Ask at the ticket office.
Combine with Casablanca's art deco centre and the Habous quarter.

Mistakes to avoid

Arriving in shorts or a sleeveless top.
Turning up at 11:55 am on a Friday, when there's no noon tour.
Expecting to walk in without a tour.
Visiting in Ramadan without checking the reduced schedule.
Filming video inside.

Is the Hassan II Mosque worth it?

Yes. It's the one essential sight in Casablanca and a rare chance for non-Muslims to see inside a great working mosque. Take the 9 am tour, dress correctly, and allow time to walk the esplanade afterwards.

Pair it with

The corniche of Ain Diab, for lunch by the ocean.
The Habous quarter (New Medina), for crafts and pastries.
Casablanca's art deco boulevards, around Place Mohammed V.
Rick's Café, inspired by the film *Casablanca*.

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FAQs

How much is a Hassan II Mosque tour?

140 dirhams for foreign adults, 70 for residents and foreign students, 30 for children over 6, and free under 6.

What are the Hassan II Mosque tour times?

Saturday to Thursday at 9, 10, 11 am, noon and 3 pm, plus 4 pm from mid-March to mid-September. Friday at 9 am, 10 am and 3 pm (plus 4 pm in summer).

Can non-Muslims visit the Hassan II Mosque?

Yes, on the official guided tour.

What should I wear to the Hassan II Mosque?

Clothing that covers your shoulders, torso and knees. No shorts or sleeveless tops.

Can I buy Hassan II Mosque tickets online?

Buy official tickets at the ticket office at the mosque. Third-party sites sell tours at a mark-up.

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Sources

How we research: every guide is written by the BeatTheCrowd team from official sources and recent traveller reports, cross-checked against each other, and dated so you know how fresh it is. Last checked 29 October 2026. Prices and rules change, so always confirm on the official site before you book.

Hassan II Mosque Tours: Tour Times, Ticket Prices, Dress Code and How to Avoid the Busy Slots