TGV Al Boraq
Tangier-Ville is the northern terminus of the TGV Casa-Tangier (320 km/h). Tangier-Casa in 2h10, Tangier-Rabat in 2h, Tangier-Kenitra in 1h30.
Tangier-Ville TGV Station
Complete guide to Tangier-Ville TGV station: rail connections with the TGV Al Boraq, city access, car rental at the station exit and practical tips for your arrival in the city of the strait.
Northern TGV hub : Tangier-Ville is the northern terminus of the TGV Al Boraq, connecting to Casablanca, Rabat and Kenitra — schedules and fares may change: check with the official operator.
Key station information
Why is Tangier-Ville station a practical arrival point?
National connections
Direct trains to Casablanca (2h10 TGV), Rabat (2h), Kenitra (1h30), Fes (3h30 via Casa), Marrakech (5h via Casa).
Central location
The station is right in the city centre, 5 min walk from Grand Socco and the medina. Direct access to the corniche.
Modern comfort
Brand new TGV station, Wi-Fi, restaurants, VIP lounges, ATMs and shops. Underground parking and wheelchair access.
Getting around from Tangier-Ville station
- Petit taxis: numerous at the exit, to the medina, corniche or a downtown hotel
- Walking: medina and Grand Socco reachable on foot (5-10 min), Kasbah (15 min)
- Car rental: agencies in the immediate vicinity, ideal for Cape Spartel, Tetouan and Chefchaouen
- Buses and grand taxis: connections to Tetouan, Chefchaouen and northern beaches
Neighbourhoods and nearby destinations
Main places reachable from the station
Grand Socco & Medina
Central square, souks, Kasbah, mythical cafés — 5 min walk.
Tangier Kasbah
Fortress, Andalusian garden, museum and strait views — 10 min walk.
Malabata Corniche
Luxury hotels, restaurants, marina with views of Spain — 10 min by taxi.
Ibn Battouta Airport
Approximately 20 min by taxi or car via the ring road.
Points of interest nearby
Grand Socco
500 mLively square, medina entrance, flower market — 5 min walk.
Tangier Kasbah
1 kmFortress, Andalusian garden, museum, panoramic views — 10 min walk.
Former American Legation
800 mFirst American property abroad, museum and garden in the medina.
Cape Spartel
14 kmHistoric lighthouse, cliffs, meeting of two oceans — 20 min by car.
Caves of Hercules
16 kmNatural caves, famous Africa-shaped opening — 25 min by car.
Achakar Beach
15 kmFine sandy beach, surfing and kitesurfing facing the Atlantic — 20 min by car.
Practical tips
Traffic around the station
Drop-off zone saturated at train arrivals. Prefer the underground parking or a taxi.
Parking
Underground parking is available at the station, with posted rates. Paid car parks are also available around the centre.
Main routes
Casablanca 2h10 (TGV), Rabat 2h (TGV), Kenitra 1h30 (TGV), Fes 3h30 (via Casa), Marrakech 5h (via Casa).
Best times
TGV departures run through the day; check the current timetable with ONCF. Reservation is mandatory. Classic trains also serve Tetouan and the northern region.
Paying with a debit card in Tangier
No credit card? Some partner agencies in Tangier 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 Tangier 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 Tangier-Ville TGV station
Yes — Tangier-Ville is the northern terminus of the TGV Casa-Tangier (320 km/h). Tangier-Casa in 2h10, Tangier-Rabat in 2h.