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 for the medina or a hotel — fares set by the operator
- City bus: lines 8, 10, 14 to Jemaa el-Fnaa and Gueliz — fares and timetables may change
- 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 — about 10 min by taxi depending on traffic.
Menara Airport
About 10 min by taxi depending on traffic, or by 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 car park with rates posted on site. 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.
Paying with a debit card in Marrakech
No credit card? Some partner agencies in Marrakech 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 Marrakech 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 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).