20-Hour Casablanca Layover? Here’s How to Make It EPIC!
🇲🇦 Got a long layover in Casablanca? Skip the airport naps—turn it into a photogenic mini-adventure! Here’s how I squeezed the best of the city into half a day, with zero stress and maximum Insta-worthy moments. 🚗 Getting Around: Skip Taxis, Book a Driver! 🚖 Taxis are chaotic: Apps like Careem often overcharge + make you wait. 💡 Pro move: Negotiate a private car (we paid 600 MAD for 5 hours—way cheaper than hotel rates!). Avoid: Hotel taxis (they quoted 600 MAD for just 3 hours 😅). 📸 The Perfect Photo Route 1️⃣ Hassan II Mosque (Must-See!) Entry: 140 MAD (students half-price!). Don’t miss: The underground hammam—yes, a mosque with a bathhouse! Best shot: Stand at the entrance archway for the full grandeur. 2️⃣ Messinas Viewpoint (Free & Stunning) Hidden gem: A postcard-perfect distant mosque view. 3️⃣ Rick’s Café (For the ‘Casablanca’ Vibes) Closed until 3PM, but the colonial-era doorway is prime photo material. 4️⃣ La Sqala (Lunch Like Royalty) Eat here: Tajine + mint tea in a flower-filled fortress courtyard. Note: No lunch before 12PM—go for brunch instead! 5️⃣ Mohammed V Square + Medina Market (If Time Allows) White pigeons + French colonial buildings = vintage Casablanca. ⏰ Timeline (For Reference) 9AM: Hotel → Hassan II Mosque 11AM: Messinas View → Rick’s Café (external pics) 12PM: La Sqala lunch 2PM: Quick Medina stroll (or extend mosque time) 3PM: Back to airport 💡 Pro Tips Wear comfy shoes: Medina streets are cobbled + crowded. Cash only: Many spots don’t take cards. Next time: I’d add Corniche Beach for sunset! #CasablancaStopover #MoroccoInADay #TravelHack
