ONCF Launches Special Summer Transport Plan to Serve Millions of Travelers
The comprehensive program, running from June 23 to September 14, aims to ensure a smooth, comfortable, and accessible travel experience for domestic travelers, Moroccan residents abroad (MRE), and tourists across the national rail network.
To meet the growing mobility demands during summer, ONCF will operate up to 237 trains daily. The Al Boraq high-speed network will maintain hourly service between Tangier, Kenitra, Rabat, and Casablanca from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., with increased capacity during peak times.
The Al Atlas network will provide up to 70 intercity trains daily, including night services for long-distance travel on the Tangier-Oujda route. Night trains equipped with hotel-style compartments will ensure optimal comfort for overnight journeys.
Regional connections will see increased service to Mohammed V Airport with 38 daily trains from Casablanca, running hourly from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Casablanca-Rabat-Kenitra, Casablanca-Settat, and Casablanca-El Jadida routes will also benefit from reinforced service, with the El Jadida line reaching up to 24 trains per day.
ONCF is introducing several attractive summer offers to make train travel more accessible. The Yalla Morocco card, available until August 31 for MAD 50 ($5), offers a 30% discount on 10 journeys to any destination and train category.
Returning Moroccan expatriates can take advantage of the Ahlan rate, providing a 15% discount on one-way train tickets departing from Mohammed V Airport, Tangier, and Marrakech stations between June 23 and September 15.
For commuters, any three-month Navette subscription purchase includes three free round-trip tickets usable on Al Boraq, Al Atlas, or TNR trains.
Train passengers can also enjoy discounts of up to 40% from partners, including the Rabat Zoo, the National Museum Foundation, and the Train + Auto service, upon presenting their train tickets.
ONCF continues to modernize its services with the 'ONCF VOYAGES' mobile application, allowing users to purchase tickets online, choose seats, and access a personalized space. A 5% discount is offered for all purchases made through this application.
Throughout the summer, ONCF staff will be fully mobilized to assist travelers both at stations and onboard trains. Technical teams will be on alert 24/7 to ensure smooth traffic flow and respond efficiently to user needs.
The company says travelers can purchase tickets through multiple channels, including station ticket windows, automated ticket machines, the ONCF website, and through retail partners.
Railway sector growth and future plans
This summer plan comes as ONCF expects a record-breaking 2025, with revenue projected to exceed MAD 5 billion ($500 million), a 6% increase from 2024. Last year closed with exceptional growth, carrying more than 55 million passengers, a 4% increase from the previous year.
The high-speed Al Boraq service demonstrated continued appeal with more than 5.5 million passengers transported in 2024, representing a 5% growth compared to 2023. Freight activity also performed exceptionally well despite international economic disruptions, with 20 million tons of goods transported, a 17% increase from 2023.
In a historic development, King Mohammed VI launched construction work on the Kenitra-Marrakech High-Speed Rail Line on April 24. The 430-kilometer project will drastically reduce travel times, allowing journeys from Tangier to Marrakech in just 2 hours 40 minutes, saving over two hours compared to current durations.
Looking ahead, ONCF has awarded three contracts worth MAD 29 billion ($2.9 billion) for the acquisition of 168 new-generation trains. These contracts have been distributed to international companies: Alstom for 18 high-speed trains, CAF for 40 intercity trains, and Hyundai Rotem for 110 RER (rapid transit) trains.
This ambitious program aims to modernize ONCF's fleet, support projected growth in rail traffic, and advance development projects planned for 2030. These projects also include developing RER networks in major regions of the country, partly in preparation for the 2030 World Cup that Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal. Tags: Morocco's National Railway Office (ONCF)ONCF
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