Trip Planning
Casablanca to Marrakech: Train, Bus or Private Transfer
Published November 4, 2026 by Morocco Amazing Tours
The short answer: Casablanca is about 240 km from Marrakech, around 2.5 to 3 hours by motorway. The train from Casa-Voyageurs station takes about 2 hours 40 minutes with several departures a day; coaches take about 3.5 hours; a private transfer from Mohammed V airport goes door to door in about 3 hours. After a long-haul flight, the direct transfer is the least tiring.
Options compared
| Option | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Train (ONCF) from Casa-Voyageurs | About 2 h 40 | Travellers already in Casablanca city, light luggage |
| Airport train + main line | 3.5 to 4.5 hours with the change and waiting time | Budget travellers arriving by plane in daytime |
| Coach (CTM, Supratours) | About 3.5 hours | Cheapest option, comfortable seats |
| Private transfer | About 3 hours from the airport, door to door | Night arrivals, families, groups, riad guests |
| Rental car | 2.5 to 3 hours on the A7 toll motorway | Self-drivers continuing to the south |
Taking the train
- Trains leave from Casa-Voyageurs station; check timetables and buy tickets on the ONCF website, app or at the station.
- First class gives a reserved seat in a compartment, worth it in busy periods.
- From Mohammed V airport, a shuttle train runs to Casa-Voyageurs in about 35 to 40 minutes, where you change for Marrakech.
- Marrakech station is in Gueliz, about 10 minutes by taxi from the medina.
- A high-speed line toward Marrakech is under construction; until it opens, the classic line is the rail option.
Arriving late at night?
Many transatlantic flights land in Casablanca in the morning, but flights from Europe and the Gulf often arrive late. After the last trains, a pre-booked transfer is the safe and simple choice: the driver meets you in arrivals and takes you straight to your riad gate, where staff walk you in; see what happens at a riad arrival.
Stop on the way, or start your tour here
If you have time, visit the Hassan II Mosque before driving south. Better still, make Casablanca the start of a loop: Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara and Marrakech. That is our 8 day Morocco tour, with airport pickup included; more options on Morocco tours from Casablanca. Travelling from the United States? Read our guide for US travellers.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Casablanca to Marrakech?
About 2 hours 40 minutes from Casa-Voyageurs station, with several departures a day.
How far is Casablanca from Marrakech?
About 240 km, or 2.5 to 3 hours by the A7 toll motorway.
How do I get from Casablanca airport to Marrakech?
Take the airport shuttle train to Casa-Voyageurs and change for Marrakech, take a coach, or book a private transfer that goes direct in about 3 hours.
Is it better to fly into Casablanca or Marrakech?
Fly into Marrakech if you stay there; fly into Casablanca if it has a better connection, and start a loop tour from there.
See it with a private driver
Planning a trip around this? These private, driver-guided itineraries cover it — every route can be adjusted to your dates.
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