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In-Depth Information
0522 33 91 57; Mohammed V International Air-
port)
; City
(
0522 31 31 24; Tours des Habous, Ave des FAR)
0522 53 97 16; Mohammed V International
Airport)
; City
(
0522 27 71 41; 12 Rue el-Oraïbi Jilali)
car@menara.ma; 27 Rue el-Ghali Ahmed)
A reliable local agency that has a well-maintained
fleet of cars, very competitive rates, and comes much recommended by the local expat
community. The Bouayad brothers will do their utmost to help, and can deliver a car to
the airport or Marrakesh if requested. It's off Blvd Mohammed V.
STREET NAMES
Casablanca's French street names are slowly being replaced with Moroccan names. Be very specific
when asking for directions, as many people, including taxi drivers (and some local street directories)
have yet to make the transition. You'll often see several different names for one street.
TAXI
Shared grands taxis to Rabat (Dh30) and to Fez (Dh120) leave from Blvd Mohammed V
opposite the old Hôtel Lincoln. However, the train is more convenient and comfortable.
TRAIN
If your destination is on a train line, it's generally the best way to travel. Casablanca has
five train stations, but only two of interest to travellers.
All long-distance trains as well as trains to Mohammed V International Airport depart
from Casa Voyageurs train station, 4km east of the city centre. Catch bus 30 (Dh4), which
runs along Blvd Mohammed V, or hop in a taxi and pay about Dh15 to get there.
The Casa Port train station is a few hundred metres northeast of Pl des Nations Unies.
Although more convenient, trains from here only run to Rabat (Dh35, one hour, every 30
minutes) and Kenitra (Dh48, 1½ hours, every 30 minutes). Casa Port was under extensive
reconstruction at the time of research.
Destinations from Casa Voyageurs include the following:
Azemmour
Dh31, one hour, seven daily
El-Jadida
Dh35, 1½ hours, eight daily
Fez
Dh110, 3½ to 4½ hours, 16 daily
