Southern terminus
End of the ONCF line from Tangier via Casablanca and Rabat — not yet connected to Al Boraq high-speed.
Marrakech ONCF Station
Complete guide to Marrakech ONCF station: rail connections to Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier and Fes, car rental at the station exit, access to the center and the medina.
Remarkable architecture : Marrakech station, opened in 2008, is one of Morocco's most beautiful with its Moorish-inspired ochre and stucco facade.
Key info about the station
Why Marrakech station is a convenient arrival point
National connections
Direct trains to Casablanca (3h), Rabat (4h), Tangier (6h via Casa) and Fes (7h via Casa).
Central location
In Gueliz, 3 km from the medina and 2 km from Jemaa el-Fnaa. Taxis, buses and rental cars on-site.
Modern comfort
Recent station, air-conditioned, Wi-Fi, dining, VIP lounges in 1st class.
Getting around from Marrakech station
- Ochre small taxis: plenty at the exit, 20-40 MAD to the medina or a hotel
- City bus: lines 8, 10, 14 to Jemaa el-Fnaa and Gueliz, 4 MAD
- Car rental: agencies right nearby, ideal for Atlas day-trips
- Walking: Gueliz reachable on foot (15 min), medina 30 min — hot in summer
Nearby districts and destinations
Main places accessible from the station
Gueliz
Modern district, restaurants and shopping, walkable in 15 min.
Medina
Jemaa el-Fnaa, souks, palaces — 10 min by taxi (25-30 MAD).
Menara Airport
10 min by taxi (50 MAD) or car via Avenue Mohammed VI.
Palmeraie
Oasis and resort hotels, 20 min by car.
Nearby points of interest
Majorelle Garden
2 kmYSL garden in Majorelle blue, 5 min by taxi.
Jemaa el-Fnaa
3 kmLegendary UNESCO square, 10 min by taxi or 30 min on foot.
Koutoubia
2.5 kmIconic 12th-century minaret, easily reached from Gueliz.
Royal Theatre
500 mMonumental neo-Moorish architecture, right next to the station.
YSL Museum
2 kmMuseum dedicated to the designer, next to Majorelle Garden.
Bahia Palace
3.5 km19th-century palace in the medina, 10 min by taxi.
Practical tips
Traffic near the station
Drop-off zone often saturated when trains arrive. Prefer parking or a taxi.
Parking
Station parking: 10 MAD/h, 80 MAD/day. Several guarded lots nearby.
Main routes
Casablanca 3h by train, Rabat 4h, Tangier 6h (via Casa then Al Boraq), Fes 7h (via Casa).
Best timing
Direct trains to Casablanca every 1-2h from 6 am to 9 pm. Booking advised Fri-Sun and holidays.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything about Marrakech ONCF station
Not yet. Al Boraq stops at Casablanca — take a classic train between Marrakech and Casa (3h), then Al Boraq to Rabat (1h) or Tangier (2h10).