Rail transport in Morocco is operated by the national railway operator ONCF. It was initially developed during the protectorate.
At the end of 2013, ONCF managed 3,657 kilometers of railway lines, 2,238 of which were electrified. These lines remained operational, and ONCF remained the sole operator responsible for their maintenance. The company also maintained private sidings for the mining, cement, metallurgy, and other industries.
Main connections
The intercity trains in Morocco operated by ONCF are named Al Atlas. This network for passenger transport consists of a North–South link from Tangier via Rabat and Casablanca to Marrakesh and an East–West connection linking Oujda in the East via Fes to Rabat. The North–South and East–West links interconnect at Sidi-Kacem. Major destinations currently not linked by rail are usually served by Supratours, a bus company operated by the ONCF.
The most important long-distance train services are:
Casablanca — Rabat — Tangier (Al-Boraq high speed train)
Casablanca — Fes
Casablanca — Oujda
Casablanca — Nador
Marrakesh — Fes
Marrakesh — Casablanca — Tangier
Tangier — Oujda
Nador — Taourirt
Casablanca — Oued Zem
Casablanca — El Jadida
Night trains
Marrakesh — Tangier
Casablanca — Oujda
Casablanca — Nador
Tangier — Nador
Prices
Al Atlas (ONCF) train prices in 2026 will depend on the distance, class, and time of purchase. A second-class ticket from Casablanca to Marrakech will cost approximately 180 MAD, while a first-class ticket will cost approximately 250 MAD.
High-speed rail
Al Boraq (Arabic: البُراق) is a 323-kilometre (201 mi) high-speed rail service between Casablanca and Tangier in Morocco. The first of its kind on the African continent, it opened on 15 November 2018 after a decade of planning and construction by ONCF.
On the 186 km (116 mi) section from Tangier to Kenitra, trains run on a dedicated high-speed line and travel up to 320 km/h (199 mph).
Al Atlas
Al Atlas trains are the main type of ONCF intercity trains in Morocco. They feature a classic configuration: a locomotive and passenger cars.
The train consists of an electric locomotive, most often an Alstom Prima M4, and cars. Locomotives are used, rather than multiple units. Al Atlas trains operate on the entire Moroccan railway network, including the Casablanca-Marrakech, Marrakech-Fes, and Casablanca-Tangier lines. Maximum speeds are up to 160 or 200 km/h.
The cars have luggage racks above the seats. Sometimes, additional luggage areas are located at the end of the car. Lighting and air conditioning are not available on all trains, especially in older cars. Power outlets are available, but not in all cars. Window shades or blinds are installed.
Suburban trains
Train Navette Rapide (“Fast Shuttle Train”, more commonly known as the “TNR” or “Aouita”) is a Moroccan rail service operated by the ONCF. Its first phase runs from Casablanca to Kénitra with a half-hourly service in each direction, between 6 a.m. and 9.30 p.m[citation needed]. The concept was based on existing Moroccan transport links.
Urban system
Casablanca tramway
Rabat–Salé tramway
Tangier tramway (2 lines project, 25 km)
The rolling stock used is the Alstom Citadis model.
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