Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Morocco
Public transit, airports, and getting around
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
5.8/10Good urban systems with tramways in Casablanca (2 lines, expanding to 4 + BRT), Rabat-Salé, and plans for Marrakech, Fez. ONCF rail network (1,300 km) features high-speed Al Boraq (Tangier-Casablanca, 323 km). Buses cover most areas but integration and rural service limited. 80% urban trips by public transport.
Road Infrastructure
7.2/10One of Africa's best networks: 57,000 km total (60% paved), 1,808 km highways connecting major cities. Ongoing expansions (1,500 km/year), good maintenance, but urban congestion and some rural gaps. Right-hand driving. Investments through 2032 enhance connectivity.
Internet Speed
5.2/10Average fixed broadband speeds around 45 Mbps in 2025, with mobile at 60 Mbps. Fiber expanding in urban centers like Casablanca, Rabat; rural areas lag with DSL/3G. Major providers (Maroc Telecom, Orange, Inwi) investing in FTTH and 5G backhaul.
Avg: 45+ Mbps • Urban coverage growing (Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier ~30-50%), limited rural; FTTH targets major cities by 2030
Airport Connectivity
7.1/1043 airports total, 18 major handling international/domestic flights. Strong network with hubs serving Europe, Africa, Middle East. Mohammed V (Casablanca) primary gateway; good domestic coverage to Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier.
Hubs: Casablanca Mohammed V (CMN), Marrakech Menara (RAK), Agadir Al Massira (AGA), Tangier Ibn Battouta (TNG)
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- N/A (tram monthly ~200-300 MAD in Casablanca)
- Bus Trip
- N/A (5-10 MAD single ride)
- Taxi
- N/A (10-20 MAD start + 5-10 MAD/km; petits taxis)
- High-speed Train
- 200-300 MAD Tangier-Casablanca Al Boraq
Mobile Network
Reliable networks with good speeds (urban 50-100 Mbps); minor rural gaps but improving via investments.
Driving License
Foreign licenses valid 1 year with IDP (required for non-Arabic/French). EU/EEA licenses accepted 1 year with translation/IDP. Long-term residents must convert to Moroccan license via exam/equivalence.
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