Catching The Train From Casablanca to Marrakech

The Best Way to Get from Casablanca to Marrakech.

The train is the most convenient way to travel around Morocco. For the most part, trains in Morocco are comfortable, reliable and relatively inexpensive.

Many visitors to Morocco choose the convenience of flying into Casablanca’s international airport and then travel on by train from Casablanca to Marrakesh, Fez, and Tangier.

The train from Casablanca to Marrakesh takes approx. 2.5 hours depending on the service.

First or Second Class Tickets for Train from Casablanca to Marrakech

Operated by Morocco’s state-owned network; ONCF, all services feature both first and second class seating.

First Class

First-class tickets are not that much more expensive than the second class fare but are recommended, especially for longer trips.

First-class compartments will be airconditioned, have more room and allocated seating. If you get to the ticket office early enough, you can reserve a window seat in first class which will enable you to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. 

Cost of a first-class ticket – Casablanca to Marrakech: 120 – 150 Dirham one way depending on the service. Mid-morning and evening services tend to be cheaper. 

Second Class 

A second-class ticket for travel from Casablanca to Marrakech is not such a problem. However, longers trips such as Marrakech to Tangier (8 hrs), especially on the overnight service, we recommend buying a first-class ticket.

Don’t Want To Catch The Train From Casablanca to Marrakech?

Book a private transfer or book a day trip from Casablanca to Marrakech and get a transfer and tour in one!

Storing Luggage on Second Class Trains in Morocco

Unless you get lucky, the compartments don’t really enough room for all the people, luggage has to be stowed at the other end of the carriage in an open area opposite the entry.

We highly recommend carrying a lockable luggage cable in Morocco for times like this when you may have to stow your luggage out of sight in a non-secure area. You can lock your luggage to a fixed structure on the train

Tip For Train Travel in Morocco

They do have a food cart that will travel through the train once throughout the journey with basic drinks and snacks. We do however recommend you bring plenty of drinking water with you. 

Approx. Cost of a second-class ticket – Casablanca to Marrakech: One-way fares vary depending on the service and type of ticket. Expect prices of:

When to Buy Tickets

You can purchase tickets on the day you are traveling as trains depart every few hours and are rarely full.

However, for first-class tickets on popular routes, especially during peak season and holidays, it may be best to go to the station a day or two before and purchase your tickets in advance.

First-class seats can be reserved up to a month in advance.

Casablanca Train Station

Casablanca has three train stations; Casa Voyageurs, Casa Port and Mohammed V International Airport.

The main train station in Casablanca is Casa Voyageurs. The white building is recognizable by its high clock tower above the entrance.

Passengers traveling from Casa Port, Casablanca’s smaller station near the city’s Atlantic port or Mohammed V International Airport, will connect to Marrakesh via a transfer at Casa Voyageurs.