How Does Public Transport Work in Morocco?
Last verified: 2025-06 · Middle East
1The Quick Answer
ONCF trains connect major cities reliably, while petit taxis serve city travel and CTM buses cover intercity routes not on the rail network.
2What You Need to Know
Morocco's ONCF rail network is the best option for the Casablanca-Rabat-Fes-Marrakech corridor, with comfortable air-conditioned trains and reasonable fares. Petit taxis (small, metered, maximum 3 passengers) operate within cities — always insist on the meter or agree a price before setting off. Grand taxis are shared intercity vehicles that depart when full and must be negotiated. CTM and Supratours buses are reliable for routes not served by rail. There is no Uber in Morocco; Careem has launched in Casablanca. Medinas can only be navigated on foot as streets are too narrow for vehicles.
3Practical Tips
Practical Tips
- 1Book ONCF train tickets at the station or online at oncf.ma — the Casablanca Airport (Casa Voyageurs) train is cheap and fast into the city centre.
- 2In Marrakech, always agree the petit taxi fare before getting in or insist on the meter — many drivers prefer to negotiate with tourists.
- 3For the Fes medina, hire a licensed guide through your riad rather than navigating solo — getting lost for hours is extremely common.
Important Warning
Unofficial 'faux guides' at train stations and bus stops will offer to help you find accommodation or transport for a fee — politely decline and use pre-arranged transport from your riad.
How does this compare?
Public Transport rules in nearby and similar countries:
Dubai has an excellent metro and buses. Buy a Nol Card for all public transport in Dubai. Abu Dhabi has buses but no metro yet.
Use the Cairo Metro for cheap city travel, and Uber or Careem for safe, fairly-priced taxis.
Riyadh has a modern 6-line metro (opened 2024), Uber and Careem operate widely, and the Haramain High Speed Railway connects Jeddah and Mecca.
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