Major rail hub
Crossroads of the Casa-Oujda line — branch to Tangier via Sidi Kacem. Not yet connected to Al Boraq high-speed.
Fes ONCF Station
Complete guide to Fes 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, 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, 15-25 MAD to the medina or a Ville Nouvelle hotel
- City bus: lines 9, 12, 19 to Bab Boujloud and Ville Nouvelle, 4 MAD
- 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 — 8 min by taxi (15-20 MAD).
Saiss Airport
20 min by taxi (130 MAD) or car via the N6.
Meknes
Neighboring imperial city, 40 min by direct train or 1h by car via A2.
Nearby points of interest
Bab Boujloud
2 kmIconic Blue Gate, main medina entrance — 8 min 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: 8 MAD/h, 60 MAD/day. Several guarded lots nearby.
Main routes
Casablanca 4h by train, Rabat 2h45, Meknes 40 min, Tangier 5h (via Sidi Kacem), Oujda 5h.
Best timing
Direct trains to Casablanca/Rabat every 1-2h from 6 am to 9 pm. Booking advised Fri-Sun and holidays.
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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 (3h), then Al Boraq to Tangier (45 min) or Casa (1h).