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Al Boraq · Africa's Fastest Train · 320 km/h

Tangier–Casablanca Day Trip
by High Speed Train

Two of Morocco's most fascinating cities in one unforgettable day — connected by Africa's first high speed rail line. Private guide, seamless logistics, zero stress.

Full day (10–12 hrs)Al Boraq — 2h10 each wayFully privateLicensed professional guide
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Two Cities. One Extraordinary Day.

Tangier and Casablanca are Morocco's two most internationally connected cities — and they couldn't be more different. Tangier is ancient, layered, intimate: a Medina of winding alleys, a Kasbah above the sea, a city where Africa and Europe face each other across 14km of open water. Casablanca is modern, cosmopolitan, grand: Art Deco boulevards, the world's most spectacular mosque, a vibrant Jewish heritage, and a pace of life that feels genuinely metropolitan.

Thanks to the Al Boraq — Africa's first high speed train, which connects the two cities in just 2 hours 10 minutes at 320 km/h — experiencing both in a single day is not only possible but genuinely comfortable. Private guide Idrissi manages every detail: the train tickets, the transfers, the guided tours, the restaurant, the museum entrances. You simply arrive, follow, discover, and enjoy.

This tour runs in both directions: starting from Tangier and spending the day in Casablanca, or starting from Casablanca and spending the day in Tangier. Both itineraries are detailed below — choose the one that fits your base.

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The Al Boraq — Africa's First High Speed Train

Opened in November 2018, the Al Boraq (named after the mythological creature that carried the Prophet Mohammed to Jerusalem) was a landmark moment for Morocco and for Africa. Built in partnership with SNCF of France, it runs Alstom Euroduplex trainsets — the same family used on French TGV routes — and reaches a top speed of 320 km/h.

The journey hugs the Atlantic coast for much of the route, offering sweeping ocean views. Trains run approximately every hour from early morning to late evening, making day trips in both directions entirely practical.

320 km/h
Top speed
2h 10m
Tangier ↔ Casablanca
340 km
Distance covered
2018
Year opened

Tour Highlights

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Al Boraq — Africa's First High Speed Train

Travel at 320 km/h aboard Morocco's flagship train. Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned, and scenically spectacular — the Atlantic coast flashes past your window.

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Hassan II Mosque

One of the world's largest mosques, built on the Atlantic Ocean. Its 210-metre minaret is the tallest in the world — open to non-Muslim visitors on guided tours.

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Jewish Heritage of Casablanca

The Museum of Moroccan Judaism, Beth El Synagogue, and the Habous Quarter — a moving and extraordinary chapter of Moroccan history, guided by specialist guide Idrissi.

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Art Deco Casablanca

Casablanca is one of the world's great Art Deco cities — over 300 protected buildings from the 1920s–40s French Protectorate era line its elegant boulevards.

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Tangier Medina & Kasbah

For visitors arriving from Casablanca: a full private walking tour of Tangier's Medina, Kasbah, Grand Socco, and panoramic Cape Spartel viewpoint.

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Local Lunch Included

A sit-down lunch at a carefully chosen local restaurant — Moroccan cuisine at its finest, away from tourist traps, chosen by your guide Idrissi.

Choose Your Direction

Same great experience — two different starting points. Select whichever fits your itinerary.

🚄 Starting from Tangier

07:30
Hotel pickup — Tangier
Idrissi meets you at your Tangier hotel or riad and transfers you to Tangier Ville train station.
08:00
Al Boraq departs Tangier
Board Africa's first high speed train. Settle in, enjoy the Atlantic coastline scenery, and arrive in Casablanca in just over 2 hours.
10:15
Arrive Casablanca Casa-Voyageurs
Idrissi's Casablanca contact or private transfer meets you at the station.
10:45
Hassan II Mosque
Guided visit of the exterior and interior — an architectural marvel unlike anything else in Morocco.
13:00
Lunch — Habous Quarter
Authentic Moroccan lunch in the Habous (New Mellah), the historic Jewish-French quarter of Casablanca.
14:30
Museum of Moroccan Judaism
The only Jewish museum in the Arab world — deeply moving collection of 2,000 years of Moroccan Jewish life.
16:00
Corniche & Art Deco walk
A leisurely stroll along the Atlantic Corniche and through the Art Deco heart of Boulevard Mohammed V.
18:00
Al Boraq returns to Tangier
Board the high speed train back north.
20:15
Arrive Tangier — hotel drop-off
Transfer back to your hotel. Full day complete.

🚄 Starting from Casablanca

07:30
Hotel pickup — Casablanca
Idrissi meets you at your Casablanca hotel and transfers you to Casa-Voyageurs station.
08:00
Al Boraq departs Casablanca
2h10 scenic train journey north along the Atlantic coast to Tangier.
10:15
Arrive Tangier Ville
Idrissi meets you at Tangier station.
10:45
Tangier Medina walking tour
Grand Socco, Petit Socco, the labyrinthine Medina streets, local artisans and souks.
12:30
Kasbah & panoramic viewpoint
The ancient Kasbah above the port, Dar el-Makhzen palace exterior, and the breathtaking view over the Strait of Gibraltar.
14:00
Lunch — Café Hafa or Medina restaurant
Famous Tangier café perched on the cliffs above the Atlantic, or a traditional Medina restaurant.
15:30
Cape Spartel & Caves of Hercules
Africa's northwestern tip — the lighthouse where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, and the mythological Caves of Hercules.
17:30
Al Boraq returns to Casablanca
Transfer to Tangier Ville station, board the high speed train south.
19:45
Arrive Casablanca — hotel drop-off
Back at your hotel, memories made.

What's Included

Included

  • Private licensed guide (Idrissi) for the full day
  • Al Boraq train tickets (2nd class — upgradeable to 1st class)
  • All transfers to/from train stations
  • Entrance fees to Hassan II Mosque interior tour
  • Entrance fee to Museum of Moroccan Judaism
  • Local lunch at a hand-picked restaurant
  • Bottled water throughout the day
  • All taxes, insurance and service charges

Not Included

  • –Personal spending and souvenirs
  • –Tips (appreciated but never obligatory)
  • –Additional food and drinks beyond lunch
  • –Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Train tickets are handled for you

Idrissi books and manages all Al Boraq tickets. Standard 2nd class is comfortable and modern. Upgrade to 1st class available on request — please mention when booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do this as a day trip from Casablanca to Tangier?▾
Absolutely — the tour runs equally well in both directions. Many visitors staying in Casablanca choose to spend a day in Tangier with Idrissi as their guide, returning the same evening on the Al Boraq.
How long is the Al Boraq train journey?▾
The Al Boraq high speed train covers the 340km between Tangier and Casablanca in approximately 2 hours 10 minutes, travelling at up to 320 km/h. It is Africa's first high speed rail line, opened in 2018.
Is the Jewish heritage tour part of this day trip?▾
Yes — for the Tangier-first itinerary, the Museum of Moroccan Judaism and Beth El Synagogue in Casablanca are included as standard. For the Casablanca-first itinerary, the Tangier Mellah and Jewish Cemetery can be incorporated. Just let Idrissi know your interest when booking.
Can I upgrade to first class on the train?▾
Yes. First class on the Al Boraq is very comfortable and adds approximately 80–120 MAD per person per journey. Let us know when booking and we'll arrange the upgrade.
What is the minimum group size?▾
There is no minimum — even solo travellers are welcome. The tour is always private: just you and Idrissi.

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