Getting around Morocco

Trains

Source: seat61.com (read on The Man in Seat 61, not on the provider's own page)

Where Al Boraq stops

Al Boraq high-speed trains stop at Tanger Ville, Kénitra, Rabat Agdal and Casa Voyageurs. They do not stop at Rabat Ville, which only has classic trains. Source: seat61.com (read on The Man in Seat 61, not on the provider's own page)

Time saved

Tangier to Casablanca takes 2 hours 10 minutes by Al Boraq. Before the high-speed line the journey took 4 hours 45 minutes.

Departures from Tangier

In the 2026 timetable Al Boraq leaves Tangier for Rabat and Casablanca at 06:00, then every hour until 19:00, with a last train at 21:00. Source: seat61.com (read on The Man in Seat 61, not on the provider's own page)

Prices change with the date

Al Boraq and most long-distance trains have cheaper advance tickets that cannot be changed and dearer flexible tickets. Last-minute tickets are sold at the flexible price. Source: seat61.com (read on The Man in Seat 61, not on the provider's own page)

Booking online

Tickets are sold on oncf-voyages.ma. Booking opens 3 months before departure. Source: seat61.com (read on The Man in Seat 61, not on the provider's own page)

Paying with a foreign card

The railway website should accept most foreign bank cards. If your card is refused, try another card or a ticket reseller. Source: seat61.com (read on The Man in Seat 61, not on the provider's own page)

Reserved seats

Every Al Boraq and Al Atlas ticket includes a reserved seat. Second class on the Rabat to Casablanca shuttle trains is not reserved. Source: seat61.com (read on The Man in Seat 61, not on the provider's own page)

Night train

The night train from Tangier to Marrakech has second class seats and first class couchettes with 4 berths. Couchettes cannot be booked online, only seats. Source: seat61.com (read on The Man in Seat 61, not on the provider's own page)

Young children

Children under 4 travel free on trains. Source: seat61.com (read on The Man in Seat 61, not on the provider's own page)

High-speed line to Marrakech

A high-speed line from Kénitra to Marrakech is being built. It was about 30% complete in May 2026 and is due to open in 2029. Source: fr.hespress.com (read on Hespress, not on the provider's own page)

Journey times after 2029

When the new line opens, Tangier to Marrakech should take about 3 hours 30 minutes and Rabat to Tangier about 1 hour. Source: fr.hespress.com (read on Hespress, not on the provider's own page)

Rabat to Casablanca airport

With the new line, Rabat to Casablanca Mohammed V airport should take no more than 35 minutes. Source: fr.hespress.com (read on Hespress, not on the provider's own page)

Coaches

CTM: booking

CTM sells tickets online at booking.ctm.ma. Source: ctm.ma

CTM: return tickets

CTM advertises 10% off return tickets on all its routes in Morocco. Source: ctm.ma

CTM: your ticket

You do not need to print your CTM ticket. You can show the electronic ticket on the day of travel. Source: ctm.ma

CTM: luggage

You may put two bags in the hold, each up to 20 kilograms. Hand luggage can measure up to 40 x 50 x 16 cm. Source: ctm.ma

CTM: luggage charge

A bag in the hold costs from 5 dirhams, up to 20 kilograms. For a heavier bag the price is worked out at the agency. Source: ctm.ma

CTM: lost luggage

If a bag is lost, CTM pays 100 dirhams unless you declared its value. You can declare a value of up to 5,000 dirhams. Source: ctm.ma

CTM: changes and refunds

You can change a CTM ticket on the website or at an agency up to 12 hours before departure. Tickets are not refundable. Source: ctm.ma

CTM: children

A child under 4 travels free on an adult's lap, one child per adult. From age 4 a child has a seat and pays the full fare. Source: ctm.ma

CTM: customer service

CTM customer service answers from 08:00 to 22:00 on +212 521 640 640. Source: ctm.ma

Supratours

Supratours is the coach company of the national railway. In Marrakech its coaches leave from the terminal next to the railway station. Source: seat61.com (read on The Man in Seat 61, not on the provider's own page)

Supratours: how often

Coaches from Marrakech to Agadir leave about every hour and cost about 110 dirhams. Coaches to Essaouira leave every 2 to 3 hours. Source: seat61.com (read on The Man in Seat 61, not on the provider's own page)

Supratours: luggage

On Supratours, checking a bag into the hold costs about 5 dirhams. Source: seat61.com (read on The Man in Seat 61, not on the provider's own page)

Train and coach on one ticket

At any railway station you can ask for a combined train and coach ticket to Agadir through Marrakech. Source: seat61.com (read on The Man in Seat 61, not on the provider's own page)

Motorways and the Jawaz tag

The network

Morocco has 1,839 km of toll motorways, run by the national motorway company ADM.

Jawaz tag price

The official price of the Jawaz electronic toll tag is 100 dirhams since September 2024. For five years before that it was sold at 80 dirhams. Source: bladi.net (read on Bladi.net, not on the provider's own page)

Jawaz gives no discount

The Jawaz tag does not lower the toll. It lets you use the electronic toll lanes. Source: tollguru.mapup.ai (read on TollGuru, not on the provider's own page)

Where to buy the Jawaz tag

ADM sells the tag at mobile sales points at the main toll stations and service areas. You do not need to leave your car. Source: medias24.com (read on Médias24, not on the provider's own page)

Topping up the Jawaz tag

You can top up the tag by bank transfer, at a cash machine, at Wafacash agencies or in bank apps. Source: tollguru.mapup.ai (read on TollGuru, not on the provider's own page)

Cash at the toll

Every toll station accepts cash in dirhams.

Bank cards at the toll

Card payment is not available at every toll station. Do not rely on it.

Motorway information by phone

For motorway information, call ADM on 5050. Source: fnh.ma (read on Finances News Hebdo, not on the provider's own page)

Live traffic app

ADM's app for live traffic information is called ADM TRAFIC. Source: fnh.ma (read on Finances News Hebdo, not on the provider's own page)

Road rules and fines

Speed limits

The limit is 120 km/h on motorways, 100 km/h on roads outside towns and 40 to 60 km/h in towns. Follow the signs.

Speeding by 20 to under 30 km/h 500 MAD

This is a second-class offence. The fine starts at 500 dirhams. Source: maroctl.com (read on MarocTL, not on the provider's own page)

Speeding by 30 to under 50 km/h 700 MAD

This is a first-class offence. The fine starts at 700 dirhams and 4 points are removed from a Moroccan licence. Source: maroctl.com (read on MarocTL, not on the provider's own page)

Speeding by 50 km/h or more

This goes to court: a fine of 4,000 to 8,000 dirhams and the licence suspended for 1 to 3 months. Source: maroctl.com (read on MarocTL, not on the provider's own page)

Red light or stop sign 700 MAD

Not stopping at a red light or a stop sign is a first-class offence. The fine starts at 700 dirhams and 4 points are removed from a Moroccan licence. Source: maroctl.com (read on MarocTL, not on the provider's own page)

Phone 500 MAD

Holding a phone in your hand while driving is a second-class offence. The fine starts at 500 dirhams. Source: maroctl.com (read on MarocTL, not on the provider's own page)

Seat belt 500 MAD

The driver and passengers must wear a seat belt. Not wearing one is a second-class offence. The fine starts at 500 dirhams. Source: maroctl.com (read on MarocTL, not on the provider's own page)

Children in the front 500 MAD

Children under 10 may not travel in the front seats. It is a second-class offence. The fine starts at 500 dirhams. Source: maroctl.com (read on MarocTL, not on the provider's own page)

Alcohol

Drink-driving starts at 0.20 grams of alcohol per litre of blood. The penalty is 6 months to 1 year in prison, a fine of 5,000 to 10,000 dirhams, or both. Source: maroctl.com (read on MarocTL, not on the provider's own page)

Alcohol: your licence

For drink-driving the court also suspends the driving licence for 6 months to 1 year. Refusing the breath test carries the same penalties. Source: maroctl.com (read on MarocTL, not on the provider's own page)

Fixed fine, first class 700 MAD

You pay 400 dirhams within 24 hours, 500 dirhams within 15 days, and 700 dirhams after that. Source: maroctl.com (read on MarocTL, not on the provider's own page)

Fixed fine, second class 500 MAD

You pay 300 dirhams within 24 hours, 350 dirhams within 15 days, and 500 dirhams after that. Source: maroctl.com (read on MarocTL, not on the provider's own page)

Fixed fine, third class 300 MAD

You pay 150 dirhams within 24 hours. The full fixed fine is 300 dirhams. Source: maroctl.com (read on MarocTL, not on the provider's own page)

Pedestrians 25 MAD

Pedestrians who break the traffic rules pay a fixed fine of 25 dirhams. Source: maroctl.com (read on MarocTL, not on the provider's own page)

Checking your fines

You can check fines recorded by radar, police or gendarmerie on the road safety agency's site infractionsroutieres.narsa.gov.ma. Source: demarchesmaroc.com (read on Démarches Maroc, not on the provider's own page)

Foreign driving licence

A foreign driving licence is valid in Morocco for one year from the date you become resident. Source: maroctl.com (read on MarocTL, not on the provider's own page)

After one year in Morocco

After one year as a resident you must exchange your foreign licence or pass the Moroccan driving tests. Source: maroctl.com (read on MarocTL, not on the provider's own page)

British licence

With a British licence you also need the 1968 international driving permit. Morocco no longer accepts the 1949 version. Source: gov.uk (read on GOV.UK, not on the provider's own page)

Documents to carry

Always carry your driving licence, insurance certificate and registration document when you drive. Source: gov.uk (read on GOV.UK, not on the provider's own page)

Car registered abroad: documents

With a car registered abroad, carry the registration certificate, the valid temporary admission card and proof that you live abroad. Source: bladi.net (read on Bladi.net, not on the provider's own page)

Car registered abroad: length of stay

A car registered abroad may stay in Morocco 180 days per year, in one stay or several. Source: bladi.net (read on Bladi.net, not on the provider's own page)

Leaving with the same car

Your registration number is recorded when you drive into Morocco. You are not allowed to leave the country without that vehicle. Source: gov.uk (read on GOV.UK, not on the provider's own page)

Accident

After a road accident, fill in a joint accident report form. Both drivers sign it. Source: gov.uk (read on GOV.UK, not on the provider's own page)

Car insurance at the border

Green card

Your European green card covers you in Morocco only if it shows Morocco (code MA) and that box is not crossed out. Source: lesmre.com (read on LesMRE, not on the provider's own page)

Checked at the border

You must show proof of motor insurance when you enter Morocco and when you leave. Source: gov.uk (read on GOV.UK, not on the provider's own page)

If your green card does not cover Morocco

Buy border insurance on arrival, at the insurance counters at the entry points. Source: lesmre.com (read on LesMRE, not on the provider's own page)

How long it lasts

Border insurance is sold for 5 days, 10 days, 1 month, 3 months or 6 months, and it can be renewed. Source: lesmre.com (read on LesMRE, not on the provider's own page)

Price

No official price list is published. You are told the price at the counter. Source: lesmre.com (read on LesMRE, not on the provider's own page)

Where it is sold

Insurance offices at the Tanger Med and Tanger Ville border posts sell border insurance. Source: bladi.net (read on Bladi.net, not on the provider's own page)

Who sells it

The insurer CAT sells border insurance at the border posts. Source: lesmre.com (read on LesMRE, not on the provider's own page)

Accident report forms

Blank accident report forms are available at the insurance booths at Tangier port and from tobacconists in cities. Source: gov.uk (read on GOV.UK, not on the provider's own page)

Taxis and apps

Taxi

Agree the fare before you leave, or check that the taxi is using its meter. Source: gov.uk (read on GOV.UK, not on the provider's own page)

Apps

Cars booked through ride apps may be unlicensed and not insured to carry passengers. The police may tell you to get out if they stop the car. Source: gov.uk (read on GOV.UK, not on the provider's own page)

Grand taxi · Tanger

A private grand taxi from Tanger Med port to a hotel in Tangier costs around 300 dirhams. Source: seat61.com (read on The Man in Seat 61, not on the provider's own page)

City transport

Tanger · Bus between Tanger Med port and Tangier railway station 25 MAD

Alsa bus LI3 leaves from the forecourt of the port terminal and takes around 60 minutes. The fare is around 25 dirhams. Source: seat61.com (read on The Man in Seat 61, not on the provider's own page)

Casablanca · Tramway

Casablanca has four tram lines, T1 to T4. Lines T3 and T4 opened on 23 September 2024.

Rabat-Salé · Tramway

The tramway has two lines serving Rabat and Salé.