Travel

Train travel in Morocco

Traveling by train in Morocco is the most efficient and comfortable way to get around. The train network in Morocco is not very extensive but many of the major tourist destinations are covered. Train in Morrocco are among the best in Africa; fares are cheap and trains are efficient and comfortable.

Buying tickets: You can not make a reservation or purchase a train ticket outside of Morocco. When you arrive here just go to the nearest train station and you can make reservations and purchase your tickets to anywhere in the country. You rarely have to book in advance

Train Classes: There are two classes for Morrocco train
-First class:you can get an actual seat reservation, which is nice if you want a window seat since the landscape is wonderful.
-Second classes: cheaper and separated compartment from the first class.

Train Route: The popular train travel in Morocco is  “Tangier, Casablanca ,Marrakech”, “From the Tangier, a major port of entrance from Spain to the beautiful and lovely Kingdom of Morocco. Take a look to the “Grand Socco” here you can see traditional products being made and sold. Then to the “Kasbah” A complex of castles on top of the hill overlooking the city. The Sultan, Moulay Ismail, built his palace here, and the gardens are part of his 17th century palace, called Dar el Makhzen. Lastyly touch the Moroccan art at “Museum of Moroccan Art” you will find all manner of treasure, from Berber carpets to wood and metal antiques and ceramics.  Hop in the train to Casablanca, Tourists coming to Casa expect to find a romantic town, as depicted in the classic Humphrey Bogart film of the same name.  A visit of Casablanca city should include, the central market, the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V square, the residential area of Anfa and the full tour of the famous Hassan II Mosque. Final destination to Marakech,The first feeling one has when entering this particular imperial capital is of pure enchantment. We are bewitched-falling under the spell of the place and its people, folk artists to their very souls who have only one aim in view to make a stay in their city as entrancing an experience as possible as visitors succumb to the charms of its bluesy Gnaoua trance music, steamy hammams (traditional Moroccan spas), and multi-course feasts. Adventure awaits at the doorstep in the medina (old city), with its fondouks (artisans’ workshops), seven zaouias (saints’ shrines) and qissaria (pedestrian street) , the Jemaa el Fna, Morocco’s UNESCO-recognised platform for halqa (street theatre).

Hotel: Hotel during the train trip various from Standard, Fist class, Superior and Deluxe in Moroccan style. The overnight train is a popular way to travel from Tangier to Marrakech, sleeping in a couchette and saving a night in a hotel.  Waking up in an upper berth on the Tangier to Marrakech overnight train, looking through the door into the corridor so charming day.