TGV Al Boraq
Rabat-Agdal is on the Casa-Tangier TGV line (320 km/h). Rabat-Casa in 55 min, Rabat-Tangier in 1h15.
Rabat ONCF Station
Complete guide to Rabat ONCF stations (Rabat-Ville and Rabat-Agdal): rail connections with TGV Al Boraq, city centre access, car rental at the station and practical tips.
TGV hub of the capital : Rabat has been connected to TGV Al Boraq since 2018. Rabat-Agdal serves high-speed trains while Rabat-Ville remains the classic downtown hub.
Key station information
Why are Rabat stations a practical arrival point?
National connections
Direct trains to Casablanca (1h classic, 55 min TGV), Tangier (1h15 TGV), Fes (2h45), Meknes (1h45), Marrakech (4h30 via Casa).
Central location
Rabat-Ville is at the heart of the administrative centre, 10 min walk from the medina. Rabat-Agdal serves the student and residential south.
Modern comfort
Renovated stations, Wi-Fi, restaurants, VIP lounges, ATMs and shops. Rabat-Agdal: modern TGV station with underground parking.
Getting around from the ONCF stations
- Blue petit taxis: plentiful at the exit — check the metered fare to the medina or a downtown hotel
- Tramway: line 1 passes in front of Rabat-Ville (Gare station), links the centre to Salé
- Car rental: agencies nearby, ideal for coastal and inland excursions
- Walking: medina reachable on foot from Rabat-Ville (10 min), Kasbah of the Udayas (15 min)
Neighbourhoods and nearby destinations
Main places reachable from the stations
Administrative centre
Avenue Mohammed V, ministries, embassies, restaurants — 5 min walk from Rabat-Ville.
Medina & Kasbah
Rue des Consuls, Kasbah of the Udayas, Bab El Had gate — within walking distance or a short taxi ride, depending on traffic. Check the current fare directly with the transport provider.
Agdal
Chic quarter, universities, shopping centres — 10 min by taxi from Rabat-Ville.
Rabat-Salé Airport
Approximate travel time by taxi or car via the ring road — check current taxi fares with the operator.
Nearby points of interest
Hassan Tower
1 kmUnfinished 12th-century minaret, monumental esplanade — 10 min walk from Rabat-Ville.
Mohammed V Mausoleum
1 kmModern Moorish architecture — adjacent to Hassan Tower.
Kasbah of the Udayas
1.5 kmAndalusian fortress, blue alleyways, garden and ocean views — 15 min walk.
Jardins Exotiques de Bouknadel
18 kmBotanical gardens created by a French officer, exotic flora.
Chellah
3 kmRoman ruins and Merinid necropolis, gardens and storks — 10 min by car.
Salé Beach
10 kmLong sandy beach facing the Atlantic — reachable via Hassan II Bridge.
Practical tips
Traffic around stations
Drop-off zone saturated at train arrivals. Prefer Rabat-Agdal underground parking or a taxi.
Parking
Underground parking available at Rabat-Agdal; paid car parks around Rabat-Ville. Rates posted on site.
Main routes
Casablanca 55 min (TGV), Tangier 1h15 (TGV), Fes 2h45, Meknes 1h45, Marrakech 4h30 (via Casa).
Best times
TGV every 1-2h to Casa and Tangier from 6am to 10pm. Advance booking required for TGV. More frequent classic trains.
Paying with a debit card in Rabat
Want to pay with a debit card in Rabat? Check the accepted payment methods for the selected offer. 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 Rabat 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.
- Check insurance and payment methods separately: choosing protection does not guarantee card acceptance.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything about Rabat ONCF stations
Yes — Rabat-Agdal is on the Casa-Tangier TGV line (320 km/h). Rabat-Casa in 55 min, Rabat-Tangier in 1h15. Rabat-Ville serves classic trains.
Rabat-Agdal for TGV and southern quarters (Agdal, Hay Riad). Rabat-Ville for the historic centre, medina and ministries (10 min walk).
Fares depend on the class and train type (classic or TGV Al Boraq); check current prices and schedules with ONCF. TGV journey approx. 55 min, classic approx. 1h.
Fares depend on the class and train type; check current prices and schedules with ONCF. TGV approx. 1h15, classic approx. 3h30.
Petit taxi (approx. 5 min to Bab El Had, check the metered fare), tramway (Gare station to Bab El Had) or walk (approx. 10 min to Rue des Consuls).
Several agencies near Rabat-Ville and Rabat-Agdal. KARVYX offers direct station delivery on reservation.
Yes, continuous service 7 days a week. TGV is very busy Friday-Sunday — book in advance.
Yes, underground parking at Rabat-Agdal (paid) and paid car parks around Rabat-Ville. Rates are posted on site.