The short answer
Casablanca to Marrakech is 240 km by car on the A7 motorway. When the renovated line reopened in 2018, ONCF ran a train from Casa Voyageurs every two hours, taking about two and a half hours (check oncf.ma for today's timetable); CTM coaches take about three. A private car goes door to door in about 2 h 45, from 1,460 MAD per vehicle, and is the only one of the three that starts at Mohammed V Airport.
Casablanca to Marrakech: the options compared
| Option | Time | Cost | Door to door? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONCF train (Casa Voyageurs → Marrakech) | About 2 h 30–2 h 40 | Fares on oncf.ma | No: station to station |
| CTM coach | About 2 h 45–3 h | Fares on ctm.ma | No: coach station to coach station |
| Private car | About 2 h 45, 240 km | from 1,460 MAD / vehicle | Yes |
Is there a train from Casablanca to Marrakech?
Yes. When the doubled and renovated Casablanca–Marrakech line reopened in November 2018, ONCF ran a train every two hours with a journey time of 2 h 32, down from 3 h 35. Trains leave from Casa Voyageurs. The Al Boraq high-speed trains don't reach Marrakech: they run Tangier–Rabat–Casablanca. Check oncf.ma for the current timetable and fares.
And the bus?
CTM runs direct coaches between the two cities. Omio lists the coach route at 220 km, with an average of 2 h 56 and the fastest departures at 2 h 45 (checked October 2026). Coaches use CTM's own stations in both cities, so add a taxi at each end.
When is the private car the better choice?
- You're landing at CMN: the car leaves from the arrivals hall, about 2 h 30 to Marrakech, from 1,900 MAD per vehicle. By train you first ride into Casablanca and change.
- You're three or more with luggage: one price per vehicle, not per seat.
- Your riad is in the medina: the driver gets you to the nearest gate the car can reach.
- You want to stop on the way, or travel outside the train times.
Sources
- Morocco World News: Casablanca–Marrakech line reopens, a train every two hours, 2 h 32 (22 Nov 2018)
- Wikipedia: Rail transport in Morocco (Al Boraq, 2 h 10, hourly 06:00–21:00)
- Omio: Casablanca–Marrakech CTM buses, 220 km, average 2 h 56, fastest 2 h 45 (checked 27 Oct 2026)
- ONCF: official timetables and fares
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Casablanca to Marrakech?
About two and a half hours: 2 h 32 when the renovated line reopened in 2018, with a train every two hours from Casa Voyageurs. Check oncf.ma for today's times.
Is the bus or the train faster from Casablanca to Marrakech?
The train, slightly: about 2 h 30–2 h 40 against an average of about 3 h for CTM coaches. Both run station to station.
How much is a private car from Casablanca to Marrakech?
From 1,460 MAD (≈ $148 · €135) per vehicle from central Casablanca, or from 1,900 MAD straight from CMN arrivals. Tolls, fuel and driver included.
Does the Al Boraq high-speed train go to Marrakech?
No. Al Boraq runs Tangier–Rabat–Casablanca. Casablanca–Marrakech is served by classic ONCF trains.