Do trains go to Chefchaouen or Agadir?

No - the rail network covers the Tangier-Casablanca-Marrakesh and Fes-Oujda corridors. Chefchaouen, Essaouira and Agadir are served by comfortable CTM and Supratours buses.

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Train Travel in Morocco

Q: How fast is the train from Casablanca to Tangier?

About 2h10 on Al Boraq, Africa's first high-speed line running at 320 km/h.

Q: Is there a train from Marrakesh to Fes?

Yes, direct daily trains take roughly 6-7 hours via Casablanca and Rabat - first class with reserved seats is recommended.

Morocco has Africa's first high-speed rail line and one of its best networks: comfortable, cheap, and the civilized way to link the northern cities. Here is how it works in 2026.

The Network

Al Boraq (high-speed, 320 km/h): Tangier - Kenitra - Rabat - Casablanca in about 2h10 end to end. The extension toward Marrakesh is under construction, targeted for the 2030 World Cup horizon.
Classic lines (Al Atlas): Casablanca - Marrakesh (~2h40 - 3h), Casablanca/Rabat - Fes - Meknes, Casablanca airport shuttle, and the eastern line toward Oujda.
Not on rails: Chefchaouen, Essaouira, Agadir and the deep south - that is CTM/Supratours bus country.

Classes, Prices, Booking

First class is the travel hack: guaranteed reserved seat, wide armchairs, for a small premium - as an order of magnitude, Casablanca - Marrakesh runs roughly 90 - 120 Dhs in 2nd, 130 - 180 in 1st; Al Boraq Casablanca - Tangier about 150 - 250 depending on class and fare window.
Booking: the ONCF app/site sells e-tickets (international cards accepted); station machines and counters work fine too. Al Boraq and holiday weekends deserve advance booking, classic lines rarely do.
On board: air-con, power sockets in 1st (and newer 2nd), a trolley or cafe car on main lines.

Tips

2nd class un-reserved can mean standing on busy Marrakesh trains - that is what 1st class insurance is for.
Casa Voyageurs and Rabat Agdal stations are modern hubs; allow taxi time in Casablanca traffic.
Petit taxis queue at every station - meter on (taxi guide).
Planning a loop? Trains + one desert tour covers our 10-day itinerary without driving.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is the train from Casablanca to Tangier?

About 2h10 on Al Boraq, Africa's first high-speed line - faster than driving, by a lot.

Is there a train from Marrakesh to Fes?

Yes, direct trains run daily (roughly 6 - 7 h via Casablanca and Rabat) - first class recommended. Flying or the scenic road via the Middle Atlas are the alternatives.

Are Moroccan trains safe and comfortable?

Very - ONCF trains are the region's benchmark. Keep an eye on bags at stops as anywhere, and enjoy the countryside.