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Four ways to cover the 240 km from Mohammed V airport to Marrakech — with step-by-step instructions, indicative prices in MAD, and an honest take on which option suits your trip.
Yasmine El Amrani· Marrakech & Atlas Editor
Marrakech-born travel writer who has spent the last decade walking the medina’s souks and the High Atlas trails above Imlil. She covers the Red City, Berber villages and day trips into the mountains. Marrakech · 12+ years covering Morocco
Published 22 November 2025 Last updated 28 February 2026
The fastest transfer from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) to Marrakech takes about 2 h 15 min by private car on the A7 motorway; the ONCF train connection comes in around 2 h 45 min; the bus is closer to 3 h 30 min. None of the options are difficult, but the train connection confuses a lot of first-timers — there is no direct rail link from the airport to Marrakech, so you need to take a free airport shuttle train to Casa Voyageurs first and then change onto the intercity service.
Below is a clear breakdown of every option: what each step involves, what it costs, and where it suits different travellers. If you want the short answer — the ONCF train is the best balance of price and speed for independent travellers; a pre-booked private transfer is the easiest option for families, late arrivals, or anyone who just wants to start the holiday without a connection.
The train connection explained
Mohammed V airport has its own rail station inside the terminal (follow “Train” signs to the ground level). The Navette Aéroport shuttle runs to Casa Voyageurs every 30–60 minutes and is free with an onward ONCF ticket (or a few dirham standalone). From Casa Voyageurs, intercity trains to Marrakech depart roughly every 2 hours and take about 2 h 10 min. Buy your Marrakech ticket at the Casa Voyageurs ticket desk, not at the airport.
All costs are indicative. Train and bus prices change with class and season; taxi and private-transfer fares depend on negotiation or pre-booked supplier.
| Method | Time | Cost (per person) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONCF Train (shuttle + intercity) | ~2 h 45 min | ~130–160 MAD | Budget solo travellers, daytime arrivals |
| CTM / Supratours Bus | ~3 h 30 min | ~100–130 MAD | Cheapest option, flexible schedule |
| Grand Taxi (shared) | ~2 h 30 min | ~200–300 MAD shared | Small groups comfortable negotiating |
| Grand Taxi (private) | ~2 h 30 min | ~1,500–2,500 MAD | Groups needing direct drop-off |
| Pre-booked Private Transfer | ~2 h 15–2 h 45 min | from ~600–900 MAD | Families, late nights, heavy luggage |
| Uber / Careem | ~2 h 20 min | variable (app pricing) | Flexible solo travellers with the app |
Detailed instructions for each method, so you know exactly what to do when you land.
~2 h 45 min · ~130–160 MAD (indicative)
~3 h 30 min · ~100–130 MAD (indicative)
~2 h 30 min (direct) · ~800–1,200 MAD shared / ~1,500–2,500 MAD private (indicative)
~2 h 15 min–2 h 45 min · from ~600–900 MAD for a private car (indicative)
If you take the train, allow at least 45 minutes at Casa Voyageurs for the connection. Trains to Marrakech are not high-frequency — if you miss one, the next might be 2 hours later.
The airport has ATMs in arrivals before customs. Draw cash immediately — taxi drivers and the train ticket desk both prefer MAD, and card acceptance outside the airport is inconsistent on this route.
Marrakech medina riads are often inaccessible by car. Most transfers drop at the nearest gate (Bab Doukkala, Bab Agnaou, etc.). Confirm with your riad exactly where to ask the driver to stop.
Trains to Marrakech stop running in the late evening. If you land after 21:00, a private transfer or pre-booked taxi is the only stress-free option. Confirm departure times on the ONCF website before you travel.
Once you arrive in Marrakech, the city rewards those who explore it properly.
A private guided day in the medina is one of the best ways to find your bearings — and avoid the classic new-arrival missteps.
Not exactly direct. Mohammed V airport has its own rail station (Aéroport Mohammed V) served by a free airport shuttle — actually a dedicated train — to Casa Voyageurs station in Casablanca city, which takes about 35 minutes. From Casa Voyageurs you buy a separate ONCF intercity ticket for the roughly 2 h 10 min leg to Marrakech. The whole journey, including the connection time you need to budget, takes around 2 h 45 min to 3 h 15 min. There is no single through-ticket from the airport.
Expect 2 h 15 min at the fastest (a pre-booked private transfer with clear motorway traffic) to around 3 h 30 min on the CTM bus. The ONCF train connection — shuttle plus intercity train — typically clocks in at 2 h 45 min to 3 h door to station. Add 20–30 minutes to reach a riad deep in the medina from Marrakech's main stations. Budget at least 3–3.5 hours from plane door to pillow, regardless of method.
The most popular route: follow signs inside the terminal to the Navette Aéroport rail platform (ground level, well signposted), take the free shuttle to Casa Voyageurs, then buy an ONCF ticket to Marrakech. Alternatively, exit arrivals and look for the CTM bus stand or the grand taxi rank. If you have pre-booked a private transfer, your driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall holding a name board — easiest if you are travelling with family or heavy luggage.
The CTM or Supratours bus is usually the cheapest option at around 100–130 MAD (indicative) per person, but it is also the slowest. The train is slightly more expensive at roughly 130–160 MAD, runs more frequently, and arrives faster. A shared grand taxi can be comparable in price per head once it fills up, but you may wait 30–45 minutes at the rank. Solo travellers on a budget should use the train; it is the best balance of price, speed and reliability.
A private transfer makes the most sense if you are arriving late at night when train frequencies drop, travelling with young children or lots of luggage, or simply want to start the holiday calmly without navigating a connection. The cost shared across two or three passengers is not dramatically more than the train, and you are dropped at your exact address. For a solo budget traveller arriving in daylight, the ONCF train is perfectly straightforward and saves money.
There is no bus that departs directly from the airport terminal to Marrakech. The CTM and Supratours coaches to Marrakech leave from Casablanca city-centre stations, so you first need to take the airport rail shuttle to Casa Voyageurs and then make your way to the relevant bus station — adding 45–60 minutes to the process. For pure convenience, the train from Casa Voyageurs beats the bus on this route.
Uber and Careem both operate in Morocco's major cities. From Mohammed V airport, you can request an Uber after clearing arrivals — pick-up is typically outside the terminal in the designated ride-share zone. Prices vary by demand but usually fall between a grand taxi and a pre-booked private transfer. Confirm the destination in the app before getting in. This can be a practical option if you are comfortable with the app and traffic is light.
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