Getting around
Five of the six host cities are on the railway, and the high-speed line puts Tanger, Rabat and Casablanca within about two hours of each other. Here is how to move between matches.
Al Boraq high-speed train
Africa's first high-speed line runs Tanger – Kénitra – Rabat – Casablanca. Tanger to Rabat takes about 1 h 20, and Tanger to Casablanca about 2 h 10. The line is being extended towards Marrakech.
Book on the ONCF website or app, or at station counters. Seats are assigned, and trains on match days will sell out, so buy as soon as your plans are set.
Regular trains (ONCF)
Comfortable intercity trains link Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Fès, Meknès and Tanger. First class gives you a reserved seat; second class is cheaper and usually fine. Approximate times:
| Route | By train |
|---|---|
| Casablanca – Rabat | about 1 h (40 min on Al Boraq) |
| Casablanca – Marrakech | about 2 h 40 |
| Rabat – Fès | about 2 h 40 |
| Casablanca – Fès | about 3 h 30 to 4 h |
| Tanger – Fès | about 4 h to 5 h |
| Marrakech – Agadir | no train: about 3 h 30 by coach |
Coaches
Agadir has no railway. Supratours coaches, run with ONCF, leave from Marrakech station and can be booked together with your train ticket. CTM coaches cover the whole country with air-conditioned buses and a luggage check-in.
Domestic flights
Royal Air Maroc and low-cost airlines connect Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Fès, Tanger and Agadir. Flying makes sense for long hops such as Tanger – Agadir or Fès – Agadir.
Ferries from Spain
Ferries cross the Strait of Gibraltar many times a day. From Tarifa you arrive at Tanger Ville port, in the city, in about an hour. From Algeciras you arrive at Tanger Med, about 45 km east of Tanger. Bring your passport: this is an international border.
In the cities
- Petit taxis each have a city colour (red in Casablanca and Fès, blue in Rabat, beige in Marrakech, orange in Agadir). They carry up to three people and should use the meter; if not, agree the fare before you get in.
- Grand taxis are larger, often white, and run fixed routes between towns or longer trips. They leave when full, or you can pay for the empty seats.
- Trams run in Casablanca and between Rabat and Salé. Buy a card at the station machines.
- Walking is the only way to explore the medinas, where most lanes are closed to cars.
Driving
Morocco drives on the right. Toll motorways link the main cities and are in good condition; speed checks are frequent. Bring your licence (an international driving permit is recommended), and avoid driving into a medina: park outside and walk.
Going to a match? Each stadium has its own match-day tips in the city guides.