Major rail hub
Crossroads of the Casa-Oujda line — branch to Tangier via Sidi Kacem. Not yet connected to Al Boraq high-speed.
Fes (Fez) ONCF Station
Complete guide to Fes (Fez) ONCF station: rail connections to Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Meknes and Oujda, car rental at the station exit, access to the medina and Ville Nouvelle.
Northern rail hub : Fes station — Gare de Fez in French — located in Ville Nouvelle, is the main rail crossroads of northeast Morocco and the terminus of the Oujda line branch.
Key info about the station
Why Fes station is a convenient arrival point
National connections
Direct trains to Casablanca (4h), Rabat (2h45), Meknes (40 min), Tangier (5h via Sidi Kacem), Oujda (5h).
Central location
In Ville Nouvelle, 2 km from Bab Boujloud (medina). Taxis, buses and rental cars on-site.
Modern comfort
Renovated station, air-conditioned, Wi-Fi, dining, VIP lounges in 1st class, ATMs and shops.
Getting around from Fes station
- Red small taxis: plenty at the exit; check current fares with the official operator
- City bus: lines 9, 12, 19 to Bab Boujloud and Ville Nouvelle; fares and timetables may change, check with the official operator
- Car rental: agencies right nearby, ideal for the imperial circuit
- Walking: Ville Nouvelle reachable on foot (10 min), medina 25 min — hot in summer
Nearby districts and destinations
Main places accessible from the station
Ville Nouvelle
Avenue Hassan II, hotels, restaurants, shopping — walkable in 10 min.
Medina (Bab Boujloud)
Blue Gate and main entrance to Fes el-Bali — approximate travel time depending on traffic by taxi.
Saiss Airport
Approximate travel time depending on traffic by taxi or car via the N6.
Meknes
Neighboring imperial city, reachable by direct train or by car via A2 — approximate travel time depending on the option chosen.
Nearby points of interest
Bab Boujloud
2 kmIconic Blue Gate, main medina entrance — approximate travel time depending on traffic by taxi.
Boujeloud Gardens
1.5 kmLush park between medina and Ville Nouvelle, ideal for a break.
Royal Palace (Dar el-Makhzen)
2 kmMonumental engraved bronze gates, Alaouites square.
Mellah (former Jewish quarter)
2.5 kmArchitecture with balconies and mashrabiya, Aben Danan synagogue.
Borj Nord
4 kmPanoramic fortress offering the best view of the medina.
Chouara Tanneries
3 kmTraditional tanneries in the medina, walkable from Bab Boujloud.
Practical tips
Traffic near the station
Drop-off zone often saturated when trains arrive. Prefer parking or a taxi.
Parking
Station parking is available on site with posted rates. Several guarded lots nearby.
Main routes
Direct trains serve Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Tangier (via Sidi Kacem) and Oujda — check current timetables with ONCF.
Best timing
Direct trains to Casablanca/Rabat run at regular intervals; check current timetables with ONCF. Booking advised Fri-Sun and holidays.
Paying with a debit card in Fes
No credit card? Some partner agencies in Fes accept a debit card. Accepted payment methods, the deposit amount and the insurance level depend on the agency and the offer, and are shown with the offer before payment.
- Browse the offers in Fes and check the accepted payment methods before booking.
- Keep enough balance available: with a debit card the deposit may be charged for real, then refunded.
- Stronger insurance cover often makes debit cards easier to accept at the counter.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything about Fes ONCF station
Not yet. Al Boraq stops at Kenitra — take a classic train between Fes and Kenitra, then Al Boraq onward to Tangier or Casablanca; check current timetables with ONCF.