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
No credit card? Some partner agencies in Rabat 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 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.
- Stronger insurance cover often makes debit cards easier to accept at the counter.
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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.