Atlantic Coast - Morocco - page 361

Casa's red petits taxis are excellent value and can generally get you to your destination far
faster than any bus. You can hail one anywhere, or there's a petit-taxi stand on Ave des
FAR. The minimum fare is Dh7, but expect to pay Dh15 in or near the city centre. Most
drivers use the meter without question, but if they refuse to, just get out of the cab (note
that taxi drivers at Casa Voyageurs never put their meters on, and demand extortionate
prices, even for locals). Prices rise by 50% after 8pm. Have plenty of small coins to hand,
and check your change.
TRAM
The long-awaited Casa Tramway ( www.casatramway.ma ) is finally in operation, and makes for
an easy and efficient way of getting across the city. The most useful section of line for
travellers is from Casa Voyageurs train station to Pl Mohammed V, via the Marché Central
and Pl des Nations Unies. Trams also go to the beach at Aïn Diab (about 30 minutes from
central Casablanca). Trams run every 15 minutes, with the first and last departures from
the termini at 5.30am and 10.30pm. Fares are Dh7, bought from easy-to-use ticket ma-
chines on the platforms (multiple journey tickets are also available).