Meknes is well-connected by land transport, featuring two primary train stations: Gare Meknes-Amir Abdelkader, which is more centrally located, and Gare Meknes-Ville. The city also has two main bus stations, the central Gare Routière (Sidi Saïd) and a CTM Bus Station located near the Meknes-Ville train station.
By Train:
Trains are a popular and efficient way to reach Meknes, connecting it to major Moroccan cities.
From Fes: Approximately 35-40 minutes, costing around 20-45 MAD (2-4 USD).
From Rabat: Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, with prices ranging from 65-130 MAD (7-17 USD).
From Casablanca: Roughly 3 to 3.5 hours, with fares from 100-200 MAD (10-21 USD).
From Marrakech: Around 5.5 to 6.5 hours, typically costing 174-380 MAD (17-38 USD).
From Tangier: Approximately 3.5 to 4.5 hours, with tickets costing around 85-90 MAD.
By Bus:
Buses serve Meknes from most cities across Morocco, offering a more economical option. Major bus companies include CTM and Trans Ghazala.
From Fes: About 1 hour, costing 13-45 MAD (3-6 USD).
From Rabat: Roughly 2-3.5 hours, with fares from 50-85 MAD (7-13 USD).
From Casablanca: Approximately 3.5-5 hours, with tickets from 80-140 MAD (10-28 USD).
From Marrakech: Around 6.5-9 hours, costing 140-160 MAD (26-27 USD).
From Chefchaouen: About 5.5-6.5 hours, costing 60-80 MAD.
By Grand Taxi:
Shared grand taxis offer inter-city travel, operating from dedicated ranks near bus and train stations.
From Fes: Approximately 45 minutes, costing around 50 MAD.
To Moulay Idriss Zerhoun: About 35 minutes, costing 25 MAD per person for a shared taxi. A round trip to Moulay Idriss and Volubilis can be arranged for around 400-500 MAD per taxi.
By Car:
Driving to Meknes is straightforward, with access via toll roads like the Fes-Meknes highway. Secure parking is available in areas like Place Lalla Aouda near the medina.
By Air:
Meknes does not have its own major airport. The closest and most commonly used airport is Fes Sais International Airport (FEZ), located approximately 52 km away (around a 50-minute drive). Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) is another option, about 197 km away (around a 2 hour 54 minute drive).
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