Tangier Ville Station: Al Boraq Trains & Port Transfers
Tangier Ville, often written Tanger Ville, is the city railway station used by Al Boraq. For a train journey from Tangier, confirm this station name on your ticket before arranging a transfer. The railway station and the ferry terminals are different destinations.
Tangier Ville is not Tangier Med port
Ferry travelers must identify their arrival port first. Tangier Med port and the city-side ferry port are different arrival points, and neither name should be treated as another name for Tangier Ville railway station. Read the ferry booking rather than assuming that every sailing arrives near the city station.
Plan the ground transfer using your actual terminal and arrival time. Ferry docking time is not the time you are ready to board a train: disembarkation, border procedures and baggage can take additional time. Confirm transport availability and cost with the relevant provider; this guide does not promise a shuttle, fixed taxi fare or guaranteed connection.
Al Boraq departures from Tangier
The Al Boraq corridor links Tangier with Kenitra, Rabat and Casablanca. Check the exact stops and destination station in the result for your date. For Casablanca, recognize Casa Voyageurs; for the high-speed stop in Rabat, recognize Rabat Agdal.
Compare the train number, departure time and selected class before paying. If your destination is beyond the high-speed corridor, open the onward segment rather than assuming that you remain on the same train. A timetable result and a confirmed ticket are separate things.
Arriving from a hotel or the old town
Use Tanger Ville or Tangier Ville as the destination in your map or transport booking, and check that the selected point is the railway station. Allow time for city traffic, finding the departure area and boarding with your luggage. A route shown on a map is a planning estimate, not a guaranteed arrival time.
If you need assistance or step-free access, confirm arrangements with the operator for your journey. Avoid making assumptions about luggage storage or other station facilities that you have not checked.
At the railway station
- Keep the issued ticket accessible and check the travel date.
- Find your train using its number and departure time on the station display.
- Follow the current platform information; do not rely on a platform copied from an earlier trip.
- Check the carriage and seat where assigned and follow the ticket instructions.
Connecting onward to Marrakech
A journey using Al Boraq toward Marrakech includes a conventional rail segment. Casa Voyageurs is a useful interchange to check, but use the itinerary actually offered for your date. Compare total duration and transfer time, and read the conditions for separate tickets before combining legs yourself. If the connection is not available through your booking channel, consult the operator instead of assuming the route cannot be traveled.
Frequently asked questions
Are Tangier Ville and Tanger Ville the same station name?
These are English and French spellings commonly used for the city railway station. Match the station to your ticket.
Is Tangier Med the Al Boraq departure station?
No. Tangier Med is a port; Al Boraq city departures use Tangier Ville.
Can I book a train immediately after my ferry arrival?
Allow for disembarkation, entry procedures and ground transport, and check the terms before choosing a connection.
Does Al Boraq continue to Marrakech without a change?
Do not assume so. A journey using the northern high-speed corridor to reach Marrakech includes a conventional rail segment.
Plan the next part of your journey
Check current timetables and operator conditions with ONCF Voyages. MoroccoTrain provides travel information and an independent booking service; it is not the official ONCF website.
