What are the means of transportation in Morocco? Morocco travel transportation guide

In fact, it is not necessary to know the relevant transportation information when traveling to Morocco. If you are planning to travel to Morocco independently, then you will definitely use this guide. The following editor will Let me introduce you to the relevant strategies. Learn about Morocco in one minute

Morocco is a unique, ancient, literary and mysterious country. It has the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, the Sahara Desert written by San Mao, charming blue and white towns, and thousands of years in fairy tales. ancient city.

1. Where is Morocco?

Morocco is located at the northernmost tip of the African continent, facing the Atlantic Ocean to the left and the Mediterranean Sea to the right. It faces Spain across the sea, is adjacent to Tunisia to the east, and sits on the Sahara Desert to the south. .

2. Why you must go to Morocco in your lifetime

The rich exotic customs, North African ruins and thousand-year-old imperial city here tell the history of "One Thousand and One Nights".

The Sahara described by Sanmao is one of the places that must be visited in life. Only by visiting this boundless desert can you call yourself a traveler.

The dreamlike Blue City, the most willful and charming Blue City in the world - Chefchaouen, the charming and romantic night will definitely make you unforgettable.

With its unique architectural style, many blockbusters have been filmed here, and classic masterpieces such as "Mission: Impossible 5" and "The Spy of North Africa" ??have left their footprints here;

On the other side of the western end of the world, where the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea meet, the momentum of the Hassan II Mosque on the sea is unique in the Islamic world.

Everything is waiting for you to explore and discover.

3. How to walk when visiting Morocco

Most Chinese people walk counter-clockwise. If you don’t want to take an unusual route, choose clockwise, because your body needs rest due to jet lag. Secondly, The daily journey is short and there is plenty of rest time. It is recommended to go counterclockwise for train + chartered car + bus. 1. It is easy to join a group. 2. The early connection of transportation is relatively smooth.

Transportation, distance, fare (online pricing) route map

Next, I will explain to you all aspects of taxi, bus, train, car rental, chartered car, etc. A guide to various modes of transportation and pitfall avoidance in Morocco. Taxi

Taxi situation in Morocco

1. Moroccan taxis are in poor condition. Small taxis are mostly old cars of the "Fiat" brand, and large taxis are mostly old Mercedes-Benz. , the safety factor is low.

2. Taxis are small and cannot carry large pieces of luggage, while large taxis only cover long distances, making it inconvenient for tourists to travel.

3. There is one special thing you need to pay attention to when taking a taxi in Morocco. Taxis in Morocco do not have the habit of using meters. If you strongly request to use a meter, you may be refused rides. The price is completely negotiable.

Case: "Travel Patterns" Lin Chiling took a taxi to the hotel at Casa Airport. She got in the car and negotiated with the driver that the price was 400. When she got off the bus, she was asked for 1,500. Even celebrities and TV crews You will suffer a "trap"!

The so-called "traps" are "little routines" caused by the commercialization of tourist attractions in popular but economically underdeveloped countries, such as common black cars, wild guides, and rip-offs at the station. taxi.

Common routines

There is an ANFA area in Casablanca, similar to Wangfujing in Beijing and Nanjing Road in Shanghai.

I want to go to the ANFA center to see the sea, drink coffee and have dinner; but it is easy for the driver to take me to the ANFA villa area. There are no shopping malls, no restaurants, and no seaside. You asked the driver if it was not a shopping mall? The driver looked innocent To answer you: This is ANFA! Indeed, this is the ANFA area, but it is not a commercial area, but a residential area.

What should I do? Add 20 yuan and drive a little further.

How to crack it: Before getting on the bus, inform that you are going to a business district or shopping (shaopin) area. Not a residential area. Make it clear the name and address of the destination.

Attraction taxis:

It should be noted that piles of cars parked next to scenic spots will raise their prices, and the drivers will gather together, probably to bargain for the benefit of the ***. It's quite difficult and few drivers will let go, so please try to stop other cars on the road. I hope everyone will not be ripped off after fully understanding the market conditions.

Identify taxis

There are basically two types of taxis in Morocco:

1. PetitTaxi (red small taxi)

Mainly You can run within the city, but you cannot run long distances across the city. The small red taxi can accommodate up to three people.

The results of actual testing by friends are that the red taxi can actually accommodate four passengers. However, due to official regulations or some unspoken rules in the market, the driver of the red taxi will not carry 3 passengers. more than one passenger.

2. GrandTaxi (big white taxi)

Mainly runs long distances across cities, and the station is located on the edge of the city. Mainly older Mercedes-Benz models that have been phased out.

There are mostly red cars on the road, and white cars are hard to come by

Taxi price

Route from the airport to the city: 200 per capita for locals, however, the price paid by tourists is The price ranges from 200 to 400. If you carry a lot of luggage, you will be asked to pay additional luggage fees. Therefore, please be sure to show off your Chinese uncle and aunty attitude at the wet market and bargain as hard as you want!!!

< p>The price of a small red car in the city is basically around 20-30 dirhams;

The price of a big white car is generally around 30-50 dirhams; (the price for tourists is slightly higher and can be ignored).

If you choose to take the train, you can reach Casa City. However, taxis at Casa City Station are contracted. Basically, the price to the hotel is between 50 and 150 dirhams. between.

If you don’t want to wait for the train to transfer to a taxi, you can go directly to the hotel from Casa Airport to rest. Pick-up and drop-off are at a fixed price. Don’t go back on your word. Just click on the link below.

Taxi Tips

1. If the time is right, try to avoid airports, stations, scenic spots, hotels and other special areas to avoid being ripped off.

2. If you want to go somewhere but don’t know how to get there, it’s best to remember the famous buildings nearby, because drivers generally don’t read maps.

3. It is best to use Google Maps to calculate the entire journey and give a rough estimate to avoid being ripped off. Because the driver is not used to using the meter and likes to ask for a high price, sometimes he will turn his back on the driver even after a good discussion. Bus

Where can I take a bus?

Morocco’s bus system is not particularly complete, for example: Ouarzazate to Sahara Desert section (no shuttle bus), Sahara Desert To Fez (no shuttle).

Tip: There is only one early morning bus from Chefchaouen to Casablanca, and tickets are cut off all year round. You need to transfer to Rabat if you leave at noon.

Bus reference price and booking method 1:

You can check the price and book tickets through the CTM company’s official website. Each intercity room is about 100RMB~200RMB.

Advantages: Economical and affordable;

Disadvantages: The official website for booking tickets is in French and Arabic, which requires a browser with a translation function and a certain level of language understanding.

Booking method 2: Book Moroccan CTM bus tickets on Mafengwo local travel platform, which is convenient and fast.

For independent travel, you must sign up for a local 3-day and 2-night Sahara Desert tour. Ordinary tours are on the ground floor, while low-cost "luxury tours" have many options. It is so important to choose a regular and reliable desert tour.

Tips:

It’s a different matter if you have enough time. It basically takes half a day to catch the bus~wait for the bus~get on the bus~arrive at the station~put your luggage at the hotel~start the journey; The itinerary and attractions need to be well planned.

If the journey time is tight and you want to make full use of your time for sightseeing, it is recommended to rent a chartered car, which is convenient and fast.

The most common free travel method in Morocco is from Casa to Marrakech. After chartering a desert bus to Fez, Fez takes a bus to Chefchaouen, and Chefchaouen returns to Casa. Online booking e-ticket link: Train

There are two main passenger lines in the country

There are very few cities in Morocco with train connections. Currently, only Rabat, Marrakech, Casablanca, and Fez , Tangier and other developed cities.

The other one is from the northeastern city of Nador (Nador) passing through Fez and finally reaching Marrakesh. For travelers, the first one is the most used.

1. Train types

It is divided into two types: express train (Rapide, TCR) and ordinary train (Ordinaire, TNR). Express trains will have fewer stops, but in fact there are two types of trains. There is not much difference in speed, the difference is mainly in comfort. Express trains are more comfortable than regular trains, are basically new, have air conditioning, and are 30% more expensive on average.

2. Seat level

The train is divided into first-class and second-class seats. The price difference is doubled. Generally, buying a second-class seat is enough. It has a very comfortable sofa chair. There are also private rooms. It is best to buy tickets 1-2 days in advance during the peak tourist season, and just buy the departing ticket directly at the station when you arrive.

Price list and time periods of common routes

Morocco train timetable website: http://www.oncf.ma/Pages/Accueil.aspx (French)

< p>When taking a train to Marrakech, you must go to Voyagours station

Tips:

You can buy train tickets directly at the station. Generally speaking, trains between Casablanca and Rabat are relatively punctual. Other lines often experience delays. If you don’t have enough time, please choose carefully.

Disadvantages: Half of the cities are not accessible by train; the security situation near the train station is relatively chaotic; first-class seats are reserved, but the price is expensive, and second-class seats need to be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

In order to enrich the local experience, it is recommended to use train transportation for short one-way trips, such as Casa ~ Marrakech, Rabat ~ Casa and other short distances. Car rental

International driver's license: Chinese driver's license cannot be used directly in Morocco. Before renting a car, you need to prepare the original driver's license and a notarized French translation.

Car rental models: Morocco mainly uses manual transmission and left-hand drive.

Reference price for car rental: around 70 Euros to 120 Euros per day. Usually people will choose a 10-day, 2,200-kilometer trip (see the map of Morocco and the number of kilometers between places).

GPS navigation language: French or Arabic

Returning the car: more convenient, you can return the car in other places (but only in big cities), but you cannot return the car in Ouarzazate and other desert edge areas , the car cannot be returned in the small mountain town of Chefchaouen.

Advantages: Convenience and freedom, you can park and enjoy the scenery at any time.

Disadvantages: The road conditions are complex, there are many mountain roads and deserts, it is laborious and the risk factor is high.

Guide to preventing pitfalls when renting a car

A friend who returned from Morocco said that after renting a car at Casa Airport in Morocco in June 2016, he found that the performance of the vehicle was very poor and there was a possibility of potential breakdown. Si asked to change the car, and the car company would replace it with a car in worse condition for the second half of the trip. When the car was returned, it was determined that the customer's car was seriously damaged, and he had no way to appeal and was extorted for compensation.

When renting a car and driving yourself, please choose a large global chain taxi company and choose a new model. If you do not leave Casa, try to change cars locally instead of changing cars in another place.

Parking and Accommodation

We can book some B&Bs online (Raid: Chinese translation is Riad, Day

Chinese translation is Daya or Dar), and also It is a traditional Moroccan courtyard house, usually located in the old city of Medina. The terrain is similar to the old alleys in Beijing. Private cars cannot drive in, and the roads are not straight, like a maze. It is difficult to find. Although there are local people who can guide the way, the price is high, starting from 20 yuan at least, and some cost 200 yuan. You have to park outside the city and walk for 5 to 20 minutes with your luggage to find it.

For self-driving tours, it is recommended to book a hotel in Xincheng (non-Medina area), or know the distance to the parking lot from the map or hotel booking website in advance. Chartered car

For chartered car travel, you can freely choose the pick-up and drop-off locations and travel time, and there will be a full-time experienced driver to lead the way. Although the price is slightly higher, it saves time and energy.

The Moroccan chartered car routine is also essential, excluding various fees and so on. When choosing a local tour charter service, it is more important to make it easier to communicate and understand the language, culture and habits.

Be transparent in your consumption, choose a regular travel company (with travel agency branches in the country), and refuse to use social "black cars". You have to spend a clear amount of money to take the car, and the price is all-inclusive without worries.

How to order a reliable chartered car

Various service quality: Moroccan chartered cars can choose services provided by many merchants, but since there are many cases where middlemen make the difference, you must be careful Looking for first-hand chartered car services; Generally, local travel agencies in Morocco will not operate tourist destinations such as South Africa, Kenya, and Spain;

Tribute information: During October 1, there was a dispute over payment between a certain businessman and the Moroccan local travel agency. Before it was settled, the travel agency left the guest in the desert. The promise of the driver and tour guide proposed by the merchant was not fulfilled. There was a fight between the merchant and the guest, and between the guest and the driver.

Regarding the reputation of the merchants: You can search and compare more online. Also read reviews before booking to check the real experiences of netizens.

Disadvantages of chartering a car: The price of chartering a car in Morocco is relatively high due to the long distance and public transportation, but it saves time and energy and is suitable for middle class travel.

How to book a chartered car: If you want to go to the desert for cross-country or business purposes, if you don’t want to go to the desert, a car can suffice. A chartered car means a chartered car, and the driver drives the car. Unlike other countries and regions where the driver is also a tour guide, Moroccan tourist attractions do not allow unofficial tour guides to take guests around. Some businesses exaggerate or local drivers promise to provide driver and tour guide services, so don’t trust them gullibly. Generally, it is recommended to choose a chartered car if you are traveling with a family, insufficient time, and financial conditions permit.