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Casablanca → Marrakech: train, bus or car

240 km via the A7 motorway or Morocco's busiest railway line.

240 km (approx.)3h by trainDifficulty: easyRecommended: ONCF train, 2nd class

Durations and costs are indicative — no price guaranteed.

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Transport options

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Mode, duration, indicative cost, scores, pros and cons.

ONCF train, 2nd class

Recommended

train

Duration
3h – 3h30
Indicative cost
8 – 12 EUR
Price
4/5
Speed
4/5
Comfort
4/5

Pros

  • +Very frequent
  • +Punctual
  • +Comfortable

Cons

  • –Crowded at peak times

Booking tip: Buy at the station or on oncf-voyages.ma

ONCF train, 1st class

train

Duration
3h – 3h30
Indicative cost
12 – 18 EUR
Price
3/5
Speed
4/5
Comfort
5/5

Pros

  • +Reserved seats
  • +Quieter

Cons

  • –More expensive

CTM bus

bus

Duration
3h30 – 4h30
Indicative cost
9 – 12 EUR
Price
4/5
Speed
3/5
Comfort
3/5

Pros

  • +More luggage allowed
  • +Air conditioning

Cons

  • –Slower than the train
  • –CTM stations away from the centre

Own or rental car

car

Duration
2h30 – 3h
Indicative cost
18 – 35 EUR
Price
3/5
Speed
4/5
Comfort
4/5

Pros

  • +Flexibility
  • +Stops possible

Cons

  • –Motorway toll
  • –Parking in Marrakech
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Private driver

private driver

Duration
2h30 – 3h
Indicative cost
110 – 160 EUR
Price
1/5
Speed
5/5
Comfort
5/5

Pros

  • +Door to door
  • +Maximum comfort

Cons

  • –Expensive

How to choose?

  • Tight budget: pick the option with the highest price score.
  • Limited time: aim for the highest speed score.
  • Comfort first: choose based on the comfort score and the listed pros.
  • All estimates are indicative — verify prices and schedules at booking time.

The trip at a glance

Linking Morocco's economic capital to the red city, this roughly 240-kilometre trip is one of the country's main corridors: the A7 motorway on one side, a conventional ONCF railway line on the other, with departures spread across the day.

Which option to choose

The train suits travellers heading straight for the medina or Gueliz. A car wins as soon as Marrakech is only a starting point for the Atlas, Essaouira or the Ourika valley.

The comparison table above shows the duration and indicative budget recorded for each mode on this route.

On the road

The A7 crosses the Haouz plain with no particular difficulty. Plan a service-area stop: the stretch is long, monotonous and can be very hot in summer.

Before you go

  • Check the day's timetable with the operator: frequencies vary by season.
  • Carry small change for connecting taxis and tolls.
  • If you rent a car, get the insurance terms and deposit amount confirmed in writing.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Casablanca–Marrakech train direct?
Yes, the service is direct with no connection needed, with departures from morning to evening.
Do I need a car once in Marrakech?
Not in the medina: it is pedestrian and parking is hard. A car only helps for trips outside the city.
Is the bus a good alternative?
Good for budget, less so for time: it takes longer than the train and depends on traffic entering both cities.
Can I do a day return?
Possible but tight. Add both legs plus in-city transfers before planning a midday appointment.
Destinations

Origin and arrival

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Origin

Casablanca

Arrival

Marrakech

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