Whether by air or by rail, traveling across Morocco has never been easier, writes French daily Le Figaro in an article published Thursday, portraying the Kingdom as a multifaceted country with a rich cultural and geographical diversity.
Titled "Why It's Becoming Easier to Travel Around Morocco," the article highlights the expansion of domestic air routes and the extension of high-speed rail lines, developments Le Figaro calls "good news for travelers eager to discover the many faces of the country."
The daily paints a picture of seamless exploration: from lounging on the beaches of Agadir to visiting the historic sites of Fez, discovering the contemporary energy of Rabat, and kitesurfing in Dakhla, before heading along Morocco’s 1,700 km of coastline.
After a slowdown due to Covid-19, Morocco’s domestic air network is bouncing back with new routes connecting cities like Rabat and Oujda, and Nador and Dakhla, putting an end to the era when travelers had to pass through Casablanca to reach other destinations, the article notes.
National carrier Royal Air Maroc aims to operate around 50 domestic routes under its development plan, while Ryanair, already a key player in connecting Morocco with Europe, is rapidly expanding its footprint in the internal market.
With a newly launched route to Dakhla, the low-cost airline now operates 11 domestic flights, including five from Tangier, all at highly competitive fares.
The article also addresses Morocco’s rail ambitions. Le Figaro reports that the Kenitra–Marrakesh high-speed line is set for completion by 2030, in line with preparations for the World Cup.
Travel time between Tangier and Rabat will be cut to one hour (down from 1.5 hours), while the Tangier–Marrakesh journey will shrink to just 3 hours (from the current 5 hours and 15 minutes).
