240 km and 2 h 40 on the A7 motorway: toll, breaks, traffic, Mohammed V airport, train or car and one-way rental. The route guide.
Many travellers combine Marrakech and Casablanca: to catch a flight at Mohammed V airport, for a meeting or to continue towards Rabat and the north. Here is what you need to know before hitting the road.
To book your car for this trip, see our dacia Logan rental in Marrakech and car rental at Marrakech train station pages.
The trip in numbers
- Distance: about 240 km.
- Duration: about 2 h 40 on the A7 motorway, via Settat.
- Toll: yes, in cash or by card, or with a badge. See driving in Morocco: rules and tolls.
- Mohammed V airport: allow about 2 h 30 from Marrakech, via the dedicated exit at Nouaceur, without entering Casablanca.
Driving on the A7
The road is straight and fast, with rest areas and petrol stations. Traffic gets heavy near Casablanca, especially on Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings. Fill up before leaving: petrol stations and fuel in Morocco.
Car, train or transfer?
| Rental car | Train | Private transfer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom | total | fixed timetable | departure at the time you choose |
| Luggage | no practical limit | to be carried | taken care of |
| Stops on the way | yes | no | on request |
| Ideal for | groups, families, stopovers | solo traveller | arriving without driving |
The car is the best option if you make stops or travel with several people. The train is a good alternative for a solo traveller.
A flight to catch: allow a margin
For an international flight, arrive at the airport three hours before departure, and add a margin for motorway traffic and the car return. Fill up just before returning the car.
Rent in Marrakech, return in Casablanca
Two options exist. The round trip is the most economical: you return the car in Marrakech. The one-way rental avoids the drive back: the car is returned in Casablanca, with the "return in another city" option to request before booking. All the details are on our page car rental Marrakech Casablanca.
And if you continue?
- Rabat: about 90 km after Casablanca, see car rental Marrakech Rabat.
- Fes: see our route Marrakech → Fes.
- Back to Marrakech: book an airport delivery in Marrakech to find a car as soon as you arrive.
In Casablanca
Casablanca is a big city with dense traffic. If you stay there, park the car at the hotel and get around by tram or taxi. Not to be missed: the Hassan II Mosque and the Ain Diab corniche.
Frequently asked questions
About 2 h 40 for 240 km on the A7 motorway, with a toll. Allow 2 h 30 to Mohammed V airport.
No: a dedicated exit at Nouaceur gives access without entering the city.
Depending on the agency, a one-way rental is possible. Ask before booking.
Compare every offer on our Car rental Marrakech page, or collect your car on landing with our Marrakech airport car rental service.
