The trip at a glance
Casablanca to Rabat is Morocco's busiest intercity hop: barely a hundred kilometres apart, the two cities are linked by the A3 motorway and by a frequent shuttle train that works almost like a commuter line.
Which option to choose
Most people do this as a day return - a morning meeting, an evening trip back. The train is the default choice unless you are carrying bulky luggage or continuing on to somewhere the railway does not reach.
The comparison table above shows the duration and indicative budget recorded for each mode on this route.
On the road
By car, the A3 is a fast, well-maintained toll motorway. The variable is not the road itself but getting out of Casablanca at rush hour and finding parking once you reach Rabat.
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.