20 hour flight connection wait in Morocco. Can I sightsee?

7/17/2016 8:43:36 AM

Just my opinion, based on http://wikitravel.org/en/Casablanca (tip of the hat to Grzenio) and http://www.sleepinginairports.net/africa/casablanca-airport.htm:

You arrive from an inter-continental flight and will be tired and jet-lagged at least for some time of a 20h layover. I recommend you get some sleep for at least some time of your layover, either at the airport or in the city:

  1. At the airport: You could stay in transit but not sure if the airport closes and you are forced out. Reviews suggest the airport is a pretty chaotic place that you won’t enjoy spending time at.
  2. A hotel close to the airport: the second link suggests plenty of options for that, best if you just want to rest I suppose.

  3. Get into the city, sleep in the hotel there and do some sightseeing on the way. By the time you arrive (and depart) public transport (first link) should still be available or depending on your budget taxi should be faster, check into your hotel and have them advise you what are your options for dinner/sightseeing. For the latter I guess not so much since wikitravel warns:

    It is inadvisable to walk alone in Casablanca at night.

    Your best option is to try to sleep and wake up early and have a quick tour to some sights (pick them beforehand and choose a hotel nearby). Hotel and your experience arriving will tell you when you have to head back to the airport – again the reviews suggest you allow plenty of time.

As suggested before, if somehow possible try to check your luggage through to your final destination and pack your carry-on accordingly. Likely you won’t be able to see much but the 3rd option still seems the most exciting to me.

1/11/2016 4:09:43 PM

If I were you I would definitely get out of the airport. It is easiest if you pack all the stuff you need for this day in your hand luggage, so that you don’t need to go around with your main luggage (just check it in directly to Lisboa).

I haven’t been to Casablanca myself, so I can’t give you specific hints what to do during this time, but there are some guides online, e.g. http://wikitravel.org/en/Casablanca

If you are worried you will miss your plane, just make sure you are at the airport early 🙂

1/11/2016 4:06:59 PM

If you have a so long connection, yes I suggest you to get around Casablanca ,you can visit :

  • The Royal Palace
  • The Old Medina
  • The Habous Zone
  • Mohammed V Square
  • The exterior of Hassan II Mosque
  • The Cathedral of Sacre Coeur

You can spend about 8 hours to visit it , afterwards I suggest you to have a traditional meal in one of the many coffe or restaurant that you can find beside the main square .

Anyway Take care to come back to the aiport on time for your flight , remember that the airport check in process will be longer once you go out from the terminal area

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