New Developments for High-Speed Rail to Marrakech

– bySaid A. · 2 min read
New Developments for High-Speed Rail to Marrakech

Progress on the high-speed rail line (TGV to Marrakech is causing temporary disruptions. From April 21-23, 2026, the ONCF is reorganizing traffic with a temporary terminus at Sidi Ibrahim and substitute bus services.

The construction of the rail link between Kénitra and Marrakech requires logistical adaptation of the network. During these three days, Al Atlas trains will not serve the ochre city directly. Passengers will need to disembark at Sidi Ibrahim station, where buses will provide transportation for the remainder of the journey in both directions. The National Office of Railways (ONCF) has synchronized shuttle departures with train schedules to streamline travel, pending the resumption of regular traffic scheduled for Friday, April 24.

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To minimize the impact of these works on travelers, authorities are encouraging the public to plan their journeys in advance. Recommendations and schedule adjustments are available in real time on the operator’s digital portal, its dedicated mobile application, or by contacting the customer service center at 2255.

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Alongside the physical expansion of its network, the operator is conducting a more discreet strategic review of customer expectations. A nationwide survey will thus poll 11,000 respondents to analyze future usage patterns. The objective of this study is to test fare scenarios and anticipate shifts toward rail, in order to build a mobility model adapted to the country’s new urban dynamics.