Casablanca, Morocco

Casablanca is Morocco's largest city and economic capital, on the Atlantic coast. Cruise ships berth at a modern cruise terminal on the Jetee Moulay Youssef, next to the old medina, and the Hassan II Mosque stands on the seafront nearby. More about Casablanca →

Hassan II Mosque and its minaret on the Casablanca seafront under a clear sky
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Ship schedule by month

October 2026 · from today · all times local (Western European Time (Casablanca))

ShipDateArrivalDeparture
Viking Vela
Viking Ocean
Fri 23 Oct
ArrivalNot yet published
DepartureNot yet published
MSC Meraviglia
MSC Cruises
Sat 24 Oct
Arrival06:00
Departure21:00
Norwegian Star
Norwegian Cruise Line
Sun 25 Oct
Arrival09:00
Departure19:00
Explora I
Explora Journeys
Mon 26 Oct
Arrival07:00
Departure16:00

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Cruise Ships in Casablanca

Today and the next 7 days · all times local (Western European Time (Casablanca))

Today · Fri 23 OctLight
1,463 people in port
1 ship

43% quieter than a typical day in Casablanca. Busiest 00:00 – 00:00, when 1 ship is alongside.

Next 7 days

Quietest: Fri 23 Oct · busiest: Sat 24 Oct
  1. Fri
    23 Oct
    1.5kLight
    1 ship
  2. Sat
    24 Oct
    6.1kPeak
    1 ship
  3. Sun
    25 Oct
    3.3kBusy
    1 ship
  4. Mon
    26 Oct
    1.6kLight
    1 ship
  5. Tue
    27 Oct
    1.6kLight
    1 ship
  6. Wed
    28 Oct
    –No ships
    0 ships
  7. Thu
    29 Oct
    –No ships
    0 ships

Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Casablanca day.

Planning a day in Casablanca?

The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.

See the Casablanca cruise crowd calendar

Where is the Casablanca cruise port?

Cruise ships berth at the Casablanca cruise terminal (Gare maritime) on the Jetee Moulay Youssef in the Port of Casablanca. The terminal, opened in 2025, has a long quay for large ships and boarding bridges. It is next to the old medina and the city centre.

Terminal

Getting to the Casablanca cruise port

Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco → Casablanca Cruise Port (terminal)

3.2–3.4 km · 8–46 min by car

About 3.4 km along the seafront (about 46 minutes on foot) or 3.2 km and about 8 minutes by taxi. Guided tour about MAD 140.

Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.

TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Walk
Variesper person
~46 min
Petit taxi
Variesper vehicle
~8 min
Metered fare.

Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.

Driving to the port

The old medina is walkable; the Hassan II Mosque is a seafront walk or short taxi ride; Marrakesh needs a train or excursion. Distances, times and prices are approximate.

Casablanca Cruise Terminals

1 terminal

Casablanca Cruise Terminal (Gare maritime, Jetee Moulay Youssef)

Modern cruise terminal with boarding bridges, next to the old medina.

Where to Stay Before Your Cruise

Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.

Centre-ville and Casa Port

EUR 50–86 / night

Typical hotel

EUR 50–86 / night

Pre-cruise stays near Casa Port station and the city centre, a short taxi ride from the terminal.

Hotels here
  • ibis Casablanca City Center
  • Novotel Casablanca City Center
  • Imperial Casablanca Hotel & Spa

Hotel prices are approximate, per night for two adults.

Eating in Casablanca

Coffee per item
MAD 27
per item
Breakfast per person
MAD 50–300
per person
Casual lunch per person
MAD 50–300
per person
Restaurant dinner per person
MAD 50–300
per person
Soft drink per item
MAD 30
per item

Prices are approximate, including the meal bands and soda.

Destination

About Casablanca

Casablanca is Morocco's largest city and economic capital, on the Atlantic coast. Cruise ships berth at a modern cruise terminal on the Jetee Moulay Youssef, next to the old medina, and the Hassan II Mosque stands on the seafront nearby. Quartier Habous is a short ride away, and Marrakesh is a long day trip inland.

Time zone
Western European Time (Casablanca)
Currency
MAD

Things to Do in Casablanca

Hassan II Mosque

The seafront mosque, partly built over the Atlantic, with one of the tallest minarets in the world. Guided tours about MAD 140 for foreign adults.

Old Medina

The walled old medina beside the port, with narrow lanes, markets and the Sqala bastion. About 2.5 km (35 minutes) on foot from the terminal.

Quartier Habous

The 1930s "new medina", with arcaded souks, the Pasha courthouse and traditional pastry shops. About 6 km (12–20 minutes) by car from the terminal.

Marrakesh

The imperial city inland, with the Jemaa el-Fna square and the Koutoubia, a long day trip by train or excursion.