Comfortable and convenient

• Travelling in Morocco by rail is a relaxing way to discover the country. From the comfort of your cabin, gaze out the window and admire the wonderful scenery as it passes by.

Connects the major cities of Morocco

• Morocco’s rail routes conveniently connect the major tourist cities of Fez, Marrakech, Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca.

High speed – efficient mode of transport

• Morocco is home to Africa’s first high speed rail network, meaning that rail is often the quickest way to traverse the country.

Avoids the stress of driving

• Highways in Morocco can become congested, and not all roads are easy for drivers used to UK road conditions. Travelling by rail means you'll spend less time stuck in traffic jams and you won’t be able to get lost!

Immerse into the local culture

• Train travel in Morocco is a wonderful way to meet locals. Not just used by commuters, rail travel is used universally in Morocco, it is a very popular mode of transport, being both affordable and efficient. Often on board you'll have the chance to experience a vibrant, social dynamic.

There are two main types of train in Morocco, so your experience will vary. We always recommend travelling in First Class for the most enjoyable journey:

Al Atlas Train

In the First Class cabin, the Al Atlas Train offers six plush, cushioned seats per compartment – three on each side facing one another. You can enjoy greater leg room in First Class, although storage is limited to overhead racks. Larger suitcases can be fitted on the floor of your compartments, or on dedicated floor racks near carriage entry doors. Snack trolleys are also occasionally offered on some routes, in First Class cabins only.

Al Boraq High-Speed Train

In the First Class cabin on board the train, enjoy large and comfortable reclining seats, with plenty of legroom. The carriage offers an open plan modern saloon with seating in a 1+2 layout. You can also enjoy extra amenities in first class such as individual power outlets, for charging your devices, and fold down tables. Storage facilities are offered within the first-class cabin, with overhead storage racks accommodating standard carry-on luggage, while you can store your larger suitcases in designated bag areas at the end of carriages. An on board café-bar carriage is also available for purchasing hot drinks.

Another benefit of booking First Class tickets for Morocco rail journeys is that this category of ticket ensures you are assigned a seat, printed on your ticket. This means that you don’t need to contend with crowds to find an available seat on your rail journeys.

The Most Scenic Route

If you only want to journey by train on the most scenic stretch of Morocco's trainline, the Fez to Tangier (The Northern Hills and Farm Land) route weaves through northern Morocco's green rolling hills, agricultural fields and pastoral landscapes. Highlights include, lush valleys, wildflowers in spring, traditional rural farmhouses and dramatic transitions from interior hills to the Mediterranean/Atlantic cost, near Tangier.

Fast routes

Al Boraq bullet trains/high speed trains which run between Tangier, Casablanca and Rabat. Cutting down the trip between Tangier and Casablanca from nearly five hours to just 2 hours and 10 minutes, making the Al Boraq train a quick and efficient way to get between these major cities.

Take the stress out of planning your Morocco train holiday by speaking to an expert Trailfinders’ travel consultant. We can piece together your package with hotels, local tours, and more, ensuring that the package elements are tailored to suit your exact tastes, budgets and preferences.

All train journeys that we offer in Morocco are booked in First Class as standard and come with private transfers between hotels and stations, for maximum convenience.

• All Morocco train bookings made with Trailfinders include hotel to station (and vice versa) private transfers meaning that you don’t need to worry about getting to the station on time – your transfer driver will pick you up with plenty of time to make your departure.

• One piece of hand luggage and one piece of "checked" baggage can be taken per person onto trains.

• If booking with Trailfinders, your private transfer driver will assist you in finding the correct gate and managing your luggage at each departure station. However, because non-passengers are not allowed on the boarding platforms, you will need to be able to handle your luggage and find the correct platform number independently. Station staff will also be able to assist.

Spending time on board a train is one of the highlights of a rail holiday for many. Time for writing postcards, editing your photos, posting your travel blog, playing card games with your fellow travellers, or simply kicking back and reading a new novel. On scenic rail routes (of which there are a number), much time can be spent simply admiring the view!

Here is a guide to approximate journey durations, including hotel to station arrival and departure transfers, for rail routes in Morocco:

• Casablanca to Fez ~ 5.5 hours

• Casablanca to Rabat ~ 2.5 hours

• Casablanca to Tangier (bullet train) ~ 3.5 hours

• Casablanca to Marrakech ~ 4.5 hours

• Fez to Rabat ~ 4.5 hours

• Fez to Tangier ~ 5 hours

• Marrakech to Rabat ~ 5.5 hours

• Rabat to Tangier (bullet train) ~ 2.5 hours

Bear in mind these durations are as a rough guide, only.