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CMN → Casablanca City Center & Casa-Port Updated for 2026

How to Get from Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Casa-Port & Casa-Voyageurs

Distance 30 km
Fastest 35 min
From 50 MAD (~$5.00)
Top Pick ONCF Al Bidaoui Airport Express Train
Quick 10-Second Verdict:

Downtown Casablanca is 30 km north of Mohammed V Airport. The ONCF Al Bidaoui direct train is by far the fastest, cheapest, and most comfortable option, departing hourly from the basement station beneath Terminal 1 directly to Casa-Voyageurs and Casa-Port in 35-45 minutes for 50 MAD (~$5.00 USD). Alternatively, official white Grand Taxis cost a fixed 300 MAD (~$30 USD).

Casablanca is Morocco's economic powerhouse and Atlantic metropolis, famous for the magnificent Hassan II Mosque perched over the ocean, Art Deco downtown boulevards, and the coastal Corniche at Ain Diab.

All Transfer Options Compared (2026 Fares)

Transport Option Typical Time 2026 Fare Frequency Best For Booking / Info
ONCF Al Bidaoui Airport Express Train Best Overall
35–45 min
50 MAD
~$5.00 / €4.60
 Every 60 min All travelers—fastest, traffic-immune, cheap, and air-conditioned Book Casablanca Transfer
Official White Grand Taxi Fastest
35–55 min
300 MAD
~$30.00 / €28.00
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Detailed Step-by-Step Transfer Options

Option #1 Best Overall

ONCF Al Bidaoui Airport Express Train

50 MAD ~$5.00 / €4.60
Travel time 35–45 min
Frequency Every 60 min
Operating hours 04:00 - 22:00 daily
Where to buy tickets ONCF ticket machines or counters at the basement station in Terminal 1.
Main advantage: Bypasses all highway traffic; spacious luggage racks; direct connection to High-Speed TGV at Casa-Voyageurs.
Keep in mind: Hourly departures; does not run late at night between 22:00 and 04:00.

Step-by-step from arrivals:

  1. Follow the "Gare ONCF / Trains" signs down to Level -1 in Terminal 1.
  2. Buy a ticket to Casa-Port (50 MAD) from the ticket window or kiosk.
  3. Board the train and ride 35 minutes to Casa-Voyageurs or 45 minutes to Casa-Port.
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Option #2 Fastest

Official White Grand Taxi

300 MAD ~$30.00 / €28.00
Travel time 35–55 min
Frequency Continuous queue
Operating hours 24/7 continuous
Where to buy tickets Official taxi rank outside the ground floor exit.
Main advantage: Available 24/7 at the curb; fixed prefecture rate (300 MAD daytime / 350 MAD night); direct hotel drop-off.
Keep in mind: Subject to highway traffic; substantially more expensive than the train.

Step-by-step from arrivals:

  1. Exit the terminal ground floor to the official Grand Taxi rank.
  2. Confirm the fixed rate (300 MAD daytime) with the dispatcher.
  3. Ride the coastal highway directly to your hotel or residence in Casablanca.
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Tickets, Luggage & Late-Night Arrivals

How Tickets & Payments Work

Buy your train ticket at the automated ticket vending machines or ticket counters located at the entrance to the underground ONCF station in Terminal 1 (Level -1).

Traveling with Suitcases

ONCF trains feature dedicated luggage racks at the carriage doors and overhead shelves.

Arriving After Midnight

Trains pause between approx. 22:00 and 04:00; night arrivals must use the official Grand Taxi rank outside the terminal.

Common Mistakes & Airport Scams to Avoid

  • Taking a private taxi during rush hours (07:30–09:30 and 17:00–19:30) when highway congestion into Casablanca can double journey times—the train is completely traffic-immune.
  • Disembarking at Casa-Voyageurs when your hotel is near the old town/port (Casa-Port is closer to the center and waterfront).
  • Ignore unauthorized drivers in the arrivals concourse. The ONCF direct train is the most reliable, traffic-free, and cost-effective option into the city center (50 MAD).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How much is the train from Casablanca Airport to the city center?

A 2nd-class ticket costs 50 MAD (~$5.00 USD); a 1st-class ticket with assigned seating costs 70 MAD (~$7.00 USD).

Which train station should I get off at in Casablanca?

Get off at Casa-Port for downtown hotels, Old Medina, and Hyatt/Novotel; get off at Casa-Voyageurs for high-speed Al Boraq bullet trains to Tangier.