Morocco Transport

Morocco car hire

In our opinion it's the most comfortable way to travel in Morocco, plus it gives you the freedom to travel where and when you want. The main roads are well-maintained, everything is clearly signposted and you can stop off to photograph the spectacular scenery as and when you like. Car hire costs from around £43 per day in Morocco and you can combine it with other forms of transport, such as the trains, when you’re travelling between the royal cities. Click here for more information on car hire in Morocco.

Bus

If you’d rather not do any driving, then the shuttle bus is a good alternative of Morocco transport. You can travel from Casablanca to Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech, though on these routes the train is generally easier. From Marrakech buses depart regularly to the beach resorts of Agadir and Essaouira. We can book the tickets ahead for you, through the bus operators Supratours and CTM. These are the most reliable bus companies in Morocco with good, safe buses. We don’t recommend using the local public buses as they can be unreliable, poorly maintained and their driving style leaves a lot to be desired!

Train

Morocco has a small but excellent rail network with mostly Belgian made trains which are comfortable and fast. Trains are the ideal way to travel between Marrakesh, Casablanca and the royal cities of Rabat, Meknes and Fes. The entire train journey from Marrakech to Fes via Casablanca takes about 9 hours and you can buy coffee and snacks on the train. We can book your train tickets ahead for you so you’ll be guaranteed a seat. Click here for the train timetables in Morocco.

Private transfers

We can arrange a private car with driver between all the destinations on your itinerary. Our airport transfers are always by private car with driver, and for our module Beyond the Gateways of the Royal Cities we use private transfers as well, because logistically it’s the best way to get the most out of your time. If you’d like to use private Moroccan transport on other parts of your itinerary (for example a 4x4), then let us know and we’ll give you a quote. Note that multi-day private transfers are relatively expensive compared to the other transport alternatives, but if you’re travelling with a group of 4-6 it could be a good option.

Taxi

There are two kinds of taxi in Morocco; a small petit taxi and the larger grand taxi. Each city has its own colour taxi; in Rabat they’re blue, in Marrakech beige and Meknes, red. The petit taxis can be found in city centres and can carry up to three people and the‎y’re the best way to get around. A short taxi ride costs about £1-2.

The grand taxis are generally vintage Mercedes models that drive in and between the cities and villages. They’re licensed to carry up to six people but that can be a bit of a squeeze. The grand taxis are popular with backpackers as a relatively cheap way to get from A to B. Like with any taxi: agree on a price beforehand. Most travel guides like the Rough Guide, Footprint or Lonely Planet will tell you what you can expect to pay for a taxi ride between the cities.

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