From Casablanca Airport to Tangier or Fez: Train or Private Transfer?

By train to Tangier

The airport train leaves from the station under the terminal and runs to Casa Voyageurs, the main station in Casablanca. From there the Al Boraq high speed train reaches Tangier in about 2 hours 10 minutes, far faster than the road. I often plan it for guests who start their trip in the north, because it saves a long transfer on the day they land.

Buy tickets on the ONCF website, oncf-voyages.ma, where booking opens up to three months ahead, or let me book them for you as part of your tour. First class is comfortable and worth the small difference, especially with luggage. In Tangier a driver can meet you on the platform and take you to your riad.

By train to Fez

Trains also run from Casa Voyageurs to Fez, passing Rabat and Meknes. The journey is longer than to Tangier and the trains are not high speed, but it is an easy and relaxed way to travel.

By private transfer

A private transfer means your driver waits for you in arrivals with your name, takes your bags and drives you to your door. It is the simplest option after a night flight, for families, or when you arrive late. On my private tours, airport transfers are always included. See what is included in a private tour.

Al Boraq fares and timetable

Detail	Al Boraq, Casablanca to Tangier
Journey time	About 2 hours 10 minutes
Stops	Casa Voyageurs, Rabat Agdal, Kenitra, Tangier Ville
Frequency	Roughly every hour through the day
Second class	About 99 to 224 MAD
First class	About 129 to 292 MAD

Fares rise as the date approaches, so booking early saves money. Tickets go on sale about three months ahead on the ONCF website, and the station ticket offices accept cash and cards. Al Boraq opened in 2018 and was the first high speed line in Africa, running at up to 320 kilometres per hour.

Tips for the train

• Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early, because there is a ticket check before the platform.
• First class has larger seats and a little more space for luggage.
• Keep your ticket until you leave the arrival station.
• Trains are very busy around Eid and school holidays.

Which should you choose?

Situation	Best choice
Starting in Tangier or the north	Airport train, then Al Boraq
Starting in Fez, with time	Train from Casa Voyageurs
Night flight, family or lots of luggage	Private transfer
Private tour with me	Transfer included, train if it suits the route

If your route starts in Casablanca, see the Hassan II Mosque before you leave. It is one of the few mosques in Morocco that non Muslim visitors can enter, on a guided tour.