Short answer: the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca is open to non-Muslim visitors on guided tours of about 45 minutes, several times a day except during prayer times. Tickets are bought on site; in 2025 they cost 130 dirhams for foreign adults. Cover your shoulders, chest and knees, and expect to remove your shoes.
It is one of the few mosques in Morocco that non-Muslims can enter, and one of the most impressive buildings in the Islamic world.
Key facts
- Completed: 1993, designed by the French architect Michel Pinseau.
- Location: on a platform partly built over the Atlantic Ocean.
- Minaret: about 210 metres, one of the tallest in the world.
- Capacity: around 25,000 worshippers inside and tens of thousands more on the esplanade.
- Craftsmanship: thousands of Moroccan artisans worked on the carved cedar, zellige tiles, marble and stucco.
Guided tour times
Tours run in several languages. Schedules published for 2025:
- Saturday to Thursday: 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm and 3 pm.
- Friday: 9 am, 10 am, 11 am and 3 pm (no midday tour because of Friday prayer).
- During Ramadan: morning tours only.
Times can change on religious holidays and for official events, so check on the day. Arrive at least 30 minutes early: queues can be long in high season.
Ticket prices
| Visitor | Price (2025) |
|---|---|
| Foreign adults | 130 MAD |
| Foreign students | 60 MAD |
| Children | reduced price; under 4 free |
| Mosque + museum | slightly more than the mosque alone |
Dress code
- Shoulders, chest and knees covered for everyone: no shorts, sleeveless tops or crop tops.
- Women do not have to cover their hair, but a scarf is appreciated.
- Shoes are removed at the entrance and carried in a bag provided.
- No eating, drinking or smoking inside.
More advice in our guide on what to wear in Morocco.
What you see on the tour
- The prayer hall: carved cedar ceilings, marble columns and chandeliers. Part of the roof can open to the sky.
- The ablution hall in the basement, with its lotus-shaped marble fountains.
- The hammam, built in traditional style beneath the mosque.
- The esplanade and the ocean: the best photos are from the outside, especially at sunset.
Tips for your visit
- Come for the 9 am tour to avoid groups, or late afternoon for the light on the esplanade.
- Combine it with a walk on the Corniche and lunch near the old medina.
- Cruise passengers: the mosque is a short drive from the port.
- With a private guide, you skip the planning and hear the history in more depth. Our Casablanca day tour includes the mosque and hotel pick-up.
Planning more time in the city? Read 12 things to do in Casablanca. Interested in Morocco’s sacred places? See our spiritual tours.
Frequently asked questions
Can non-Muslims visit the Hassan II Mosque?
Yes. Non-Muslims can visit on guided tours outside prayer times. It is one of the few mosques in Morocco open to all visitors.
How long is the Hassan II Mosque tour?
About 40 to 45 minutes. Allow extra time for the queue and for photos on the esplanade.
Is the Hassan II Mosque open on Friday?
Yes, with morning tours and an afternoon tour, but no midday tour because of Friday prayer.
Do women need to wear a headscarf?
No. Women need covered shoulders, chest and knees; a headscarf is optional but appreciated.
Visit the mosque with a local guide. Book a private Casablanca tour with hotel or port pick-up.