Morocco Train Routes Guide 2026

Africa's first high-speed rail line, the Al Boraq connects Tangier to Casablanca at speeds up to 320 km/h. Named after the mythical winged steed, this TGV-technology train has transformed northern Morocco travel since its 2018 inauguration. The old journey took 5 hours; now it takes just over 2. Trainsets feature spacious seating, power outlets at every seat, and a cafe car. The route crosses the fertile Gharb plain with views of farmland and glimpses of the Atlantic coast near Kenitra.

The most popular tourist route in Morocco, connecting the commercial capital with the red city. Trains run from early morning to late evening. The journey crosses the Chaouia agricultural plain before the Atlas Mountains emerge on the southern horizon as you approach Marrakech. First-class cars are air-conditioned with assigned seating. Second class is comfortable but can get crowded during holidays and weekends. The Marrakech station is a handsome Art Deco building about 15 minutes by taxi from the medina.

Morocco's busiest rail corridor, with shuttle-frequency service between the economic and political capitals. Trains depart approximately every 30 minutes during peak hours and hourly off-peak. This is a commuter-heavy route full of business travelers and students. The line follows the Atlantic coast with occasional ocean views near Mohammedia. Both Casa Voyageurs and Rabat Ville stations are centrally located with easy taxi connections.

A scenic journey through Morocco's agricultural heartland linking the Atlantic coast to the ancient imperial cities of Meknes and Fes. After Rabat and Kenitra, the train climbs through rolling hills and cork oak forests into the Saiss plain. The approach to Meknes offers olive grove panoramas, and the final stretch to Fes reveals the ancient medina settled into its valley. Consider breaking the trip with a stop in Meknes to see the grandiose Bab Mansour gate and the Royal Stables.

The longest standard route connecting Morocco's two most-visited cities. No direct east-west rail line exists, so all trains route through Casablanca. Three direct daily services make the full run without requiring a platform change. The trip is long but covers the entire north-south gradient of Morocco's Atlantic lowlands. Many travelers split this into two legs with a night in Casablanca or Rabat. Direct trains have a cafe car with coffee, tea, and sandwiches.

No direct Tangier-Fes train exists. The optimal route takes the Al Boraq high-speed from Tangier to Kenitra (1 hour), then a conventional train onward to Fes (2h30). The connection at Kenitra usually allows 20-40 minutes, and the station has a waiting room and small cafe. This combined journey is dramatically faster than the old conventional routing (5+ hours) and represents one of the most practical cross-country connections in the network.

The eastern trunk line crosses Morocco from the Atlantic to the Algerian border. Past Fes, the train enters the Taza corridor -- a dramatic mountain pass between the Rif and Middle Atlas ranges. The landscape shifts from fertile western plains to arid eastern steppe near Oujda. This is an adventure route for rail enthusiasts more than a practical transport option. The overnight departure lets you sleep through the long haul, arriving in Oujda by morning.

A short coastal route to the Portuguese-influenced city of El Jadida, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The train heads south through agricultural land with occasional ocean views. El Jadida makes an excellent day trip from Casablanca, with its atmospheric Portuguese cistern, fortified medina, and beach promenade. The station sits about 1 km from the old medina walls.