Train from Casablanca to Tangier

Train from Casablanca to Tangier at a glance

The train from Casablanca to Tangier in numbers, as operated by ONCF Al Boraq high-speed train: around 2 hours 10 minutes on board, about 320 km, direct, with no change of train, about 14 a day. Departure is from Casa Voyageurs station; arrival at Tanger Ville. We offer tickets in 2nd class and 1st class and handle seat reservations, children and luggage questions in the same WhatsApp conversation.

• Route: Casablanca to Tangier (about 320 km)
• Operator: ONCF Al Boraq high-speed train
• Journey time: about 2 hours 10 minutes
• Connection: direct train
• Frequency: about 14 a day
• Departure station: Casa Voyageurs station
• Arrival station: Tanger Ville
• Classes: 2nd class and 1st class
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

Al Boraq is the fastest train in Africa, running about hourly through the day with stops at Rabat-Agdal and Kenitra; Casa Voyageurs is the departure station.

Arrival: Tanger Ville

Arrival is at Tanger Ville, and this is the moment the train wins over the plane: no baggage belt, no passport queue, no airport bus. Tangier is the white city at the meeting of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, with the Kasbah, the medina and the Caves of Hercules. We can have a Haqqi Tours driver at the exit with your name, or simply tell you the best way to your hotel by metro or taxi.

Many passengers continue from Tangier to somewhere else the next day. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.

Classes and what it is like on board the Casablanca to Tangier train

On board, the Casablanca to Tangier train is relaxed: you can walk about, eat at your seat or in the café coach where there is one, and keep the bags in sight. Classes available are 2nd class and 1st class; families often prefer a table of four, solo travellers a window seat in the quiet coach. Tell us when you book and we choose the seats accordingly, where the rail company allows seat selection.

• Bicycles, pushchairs and large luggage accepted within the railway's rules, which we spell out
• Pets are allowed on many services with a small ticket - let us know if one is travelling
• Reserved seats with tables, power sockets and luggage racks
• Toilets in every coach; a café or bar coach on most long-distance services

Children, luggage and groups on the Casablanca to Tangier train

Haqqi Tours books family and group travel on this route week in, week out. Children's fares depend on age bands set by ONCF Al Boraq high-speed train, which we apply automatically; a pushchair folds into the luggage space; a table of four keeps everyone together. Larger groups - a school trip, a company, a wedding party - get seats reserved in a block and, where available, a group rate. There is no luggage allowance to worry about on the Casablanca to Tangier train.

Things to do in Tangier after the train

Tangier is the white city at the meeting of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, with the Kasbah, the medina and the Caves of Hercules. Start with the Kasbah Museum, the Corniche and marina and the American Legation Museum, then the Café Hafa terraces and Achakar beach. A tip from our desk: Confirm which port your ferry uses, Tangier Ville or Tanger Med, since they are about 40 km apart, and ask your riad for the nearest medina gate.

We offer tours and transfers in Tangier as well as the train ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.

Best time to take the train from Casablanca to Tangier

Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant; summer is warm with sea breezes and busy with ferry traffic in July and August; winter is cool, windy and rainy, and roads to the Rif can be slow in bad weather. For the train itself, spring and autumn bring the best mix of availability and fares; summer and holiday periods sell out earliest, so book the Casablanca to Tangier train as soon as your dates are fixed. Winter services run normally, with occasional weather delays on mountainous or coastal stretches.

Train, plane or bus from Casablanca to Tangier?

For most passengers the train is the best way to get from Casablanca to Tangier: about 2 hours 10 minutes centre to centre, no change, no airport time and no baggage fees. A flight only wins when the distance is very long; a bus is cheaper on some days but slower and less comfortable, and arrives at a bus station rather than the centre. Haqqi Tours arranges flights and transfers as well, so if the train is not the right answer for your dates we say so.

Return train from Tangier to Casablanca

We book the return leg from Tangier to Casablanca just as easily, and generally on the same confirmation. Booking both directions together lets us compare a return fare against two singles and choose the cheaper combination for your dates. Tell us the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

How much does the train from Casablanca to Tangier cost?

Train ticket prices from Casablanca to Tangier move like flight fares: the earlier you book and the quieter the departure, the less you pay. The class you choose, whether you want a refundable ticket, a seat reservation or a return, and whether children are travelling all change the total. Rather than quote a figure that will be out of date tomorrow, Haqqi Tours checks the fare for the day you want to travel and sends it to you through WhatsApp before you decide.

What we do include in the price we send: the ticket itself in the class you chose, the seat reservation where the rail company requires one, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the e-ticket and answering questions before and during the journey. There are no hidden extras added at the end.

Cheapest train ticket from Casablanca to Tangier: how to pay less

Getting the lowest fare on the train from Casablanca to Tangier is a matter of timing and flexibility. These are the levers Haqqi Tours pulls to find you a cheap train ticket:

• For families and groups, ask about group fares - four or more travellers frequently unlock a lower rate
• Book early - fares on this route open weeks or months ahead and the lowest tiers sell first
• Travel mid-week and mid-day - Tuesday to Thursday departures after the morning rush are typically the cheapest
• Avoid the first and last trains of the day, which carry commuters and business passengers at higher fares
• Let us know if your dates are flexible - moving by a day, or by an hour, often halves the fare
• Ask about children's, youth and senior fares - most operators on this route discount them

We are happy to be asked "what is the cheapest way to get from Casablanca to Tangier by train?" - it is a question we answer many times a day, and the answer for your date comes back in the WhatsApp chat.

How to book train tickets from Casablanca to Tangier with Haqqi Tours

The easiest way to book train tickets from Casablanca to Tangier is to let us do it. The short form on this page asks only for the essentials; everything else - seat preferences, a pushchair, a bicycle, a connection later that day - you tell us on WhatsApp when we message you to confirm the seats and the price. We provide the ticket in your name, explain how boarding works at Casa Voyageurs station and stay reachable during the journey.

• Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
• Step 2 - we message you by WhatsApp with the available departures, the seats and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the departure you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it to you; we stay in touch until you arrive in Tangier

If plans change, the same WhatsApp thread handles it. We explain the change and cancellation terms of the fare you chose before you pay, so there are no surprises later.

Timetable of the Casablanca to Tangier train

Departures on the Casablanca to Tangier line are spread across the day (about 14 a day), all operated by ONCF Al Boraq high-speed train. Allow about 2 hours 10 minutes on board, and remember that as a direct train there is no connection to miss. Let us know on the form whether you prefer morning, midday or evening and we send the exact times for your travel date.

Our advice for the timetable: choose the departure that fits your day in Tangier, not the cheapest one blindly - though we tell you both. A train that arrives at Tanger Ville in the early afternoon gives you the evening in Tangier; a late one lands you after dinner.

Is there a direct train from Casablanca to Tangier?

Yes, absolutely. The train from Casablanca to Tangier is direct: you board at Casa Voyageurs station and step off at Tanger Ville without changing. A direct train also means there is nothing to miss if the departure runs a few minutes late.

Departure: Casa Voyageurs station

Casa Voyageurs station is where the Casablanca to Tangier train begins. We send the platform and coach details with the ticket when the operator publishes them, and a short note on how boarding works there - whether tickets are scanned at a gate, checked on board, or both. Arrive with a small margin; on this route the doors close a minute or two before the timetabled departure.

• Arrive 20-30 minutes early; the platform is shown on the boards shortly before departure
• Keep the e-ticket on your phone and the ID used for booking together - some operators check both
• Luggage travels with you: racks at the coach ends and above the seats, no weighing, no fees
• Cafés, kiosks and left-luggage are available at Casa Voyageurs station for early arrivals

Why book your Casablanca to Tangier train ticket with Haqqi Tours

Booking with Haqqi Tours means the train ticket from Casablanca to Tangier is one message away, not one website away. We look up seats and the cost, we book, we send the ticket, and we stay reachable. Add a transfer or a tour and the whole journey sits on one confirmation. Complete the form to start.