TRANSPORTATION
Transport in Morocco
Transit modes to get around in Morocco
With its colors, friendly people, customs and traditions, and characteristic architecture, Morocco is a place that compels you to explore every last inch.
The national airline, Royal Air Morocco (RAM) operates many domestic flights. There are 18 airports to help you discover Morocco, from north to south! Visit www.royalairmaroc.com to learn more.
The rail network run by Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF) covers the entire country and the Supratours bus company takes over if your destination does not have a railroad station. Starting in 2018, a high-speed train will serve the Casablanca-Tangiers route.
If you choose to travel by coach, the Compagnie de Transport Marocains (CTM) and other private companies offer comfort and convenience for a pleasant journey.
Within cities, choose from taxis, buses and trams (in Casablanca and Rabat). Rates are regulated and all taxis have meters. For a quaint ride, hop aboard a horse-drawn carriage in Marrakesh or Taroudant.
If you decide to rent a car, there are plenty of agencies at your disposal. Cars drive on the right and most vehicles have manual transmissions. Road signs are in French and Arabic. There are national highways that run north-south to serve all of Morocco.
Royal Air Maroc
Royal Air Maroc more commonly known as RAM, is the Moroccan national carrier, as well as the country's largest airline. RAM is fully owned by the government of Morocco. From its base at Mohammed V International Airport, the carrier operates a domestic network in Morocco.
The largest in Morocco and also the country’s national airline, Royal Air Maroc flies to over 80 destinations in Asia, North and South America, Europe and Africa. The Moroccan government wholly owns this 4-star airline with a fleet of 53 aeroplanes. ‘The wings of Morocco’ partners with several world class airlines such as Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways to provide its passengers with a wider network of flights.
Trains
The company makes a difference between the long-distance "Grandes Lignes", high-speed shuttle trains between Rabat and Casablanca, Urban transport in the Casablanca region and the "train by road" via daughter-company Supratours.
On the mainline (Grand Lignes) several trains are operated per day. In the first class all chairs are assigned seats. On three main routes the ONCF operate special night trains with either full beds in private rooms of couchettes. On the Oujda-Casablanca route they run a "hotel train" which only offeres beds and couchettes, no seats.
The most important project is the development of a "high-speed link" (TGV) from Tangier via Rabat and Casablanca to Marrakech.
Taxi
Taking a petit taxi in the city is probably the best way to get around, and taking a grand taxi for intercity transfers is also probably the best option. This is fine for short journeys, but if you are planning on taking a longer taxi trip, such as from Rabat to Marrakech or Rabat to Chefchaouen, you may find a grand taxi particularly uncomfortable since they do not have air-conditioning and you may be sharing with 6 other people.
In order to better serve the citizen in urban transport, the public authorities have delegated to ALSA City Bus, the mission of management and development of public transport by bus in Rabat.
With its gray and black colors, ALSA City Bus travels the streets and accompanies daily, more than half a million citizens of the Wilaya of Rabat to their destinations. The bus is the cheapest way to get around the city.
URBAN BUS
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