Mohammed V International Airport is about 30 kilometres southeast of Casablanca, with train and bus connections into the city. For a central arrival, you can take the airport train to Casa-Port or use the Aérobus, which serves downtown stops including United Nations Square.
- Airport train: The station is in Terminal 1’s basement; the trip to Casa-Voyageurs typically takes around 30 minutes.
- Aérobus: Departures run every 25 to 40 minutes, day and night.
- Airport drive: The drive from Hotel Al Mamoun takes about 81 minutes.
Where is Mohammed V International Airport relative to central Casablanca?
Mohammed V International Airport lies about 30 kilometres southeast of Casablanca, so reaching central districts means travelling in from outside the city. Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA) operates the airport.
Two public-transport options connect the airport with central Casablanca: a train from Terminal 1 and the Casabus Aérobus. Their stops differ, so consider which destination suits your onward plans. The train serves Casa-Voyageurs and Casa-Port; the Aérobus route includes Casa-Port, United Nations Square, Arab League Park and major downtown boulevards.
How do you get from Mohammed V Airport to Casablanca by train or bus?
The airport train and the Aérobus both offer direct links into Casablanca, but they serve different stops and operate on separate timetables.
Airport train
The airport train station is in the basement of Terminal 1, with direct access to the airport concourse. Trains serve Bouskoura, Ennassim, Facultés, L’Oasis, Casa-Voyageurs and Casa-Port. The journey to Casa-Voyageurs typically takes around 30 minutes. Fares are 70 MAD in 1st class and 50 MAD in 2nd class.
Airport departures generally run from 06:50 to 22:50. If you’re heading onward to central Casablanca, Casa-Port is a useful station to check; the Casa-Port Station guide covers its connections and walk into central Casablanca.
Casabus Aérobus
The Aérobus connects Mohammed V Airport with downtown Casablanca, including accommodation zones and transfer points. Its route includes Casa-Port, United Nations Square, Arab League Park and major downtown boulevards, with departures every 25 to 40 minutes, day and night.
If your plans include a stop at United Nations Square, the Aérobus route serves it directly. The United Nations Square guide explains its location and transit links.
How should you allow for traffic and arrival time?
Train and bus services have published operating information, while a road journey time can vary with conditions. The drive from Hotel Al Mamoun to the airport takes about 81 minutes; treat that as a planning estimate rather than a guarantee for a particular arrival.
Airport trains generally depart from 06:50 to 22:50, and the journey to Casa-Voyageurs typically takes around 30 minutes. The Aérobus runs day and night, with departures every 25 to 40 minutes. Check the relevant operator’s current information when planning around a flight arrival or onward connection.
Continuing to central Casablanca
Casa-Port is about a 17-minute walk from Hotel Al Mamoun, or about 9 minutes by car. If you choose the train, that station can bring you into central Casablanca; the Aérobus also serves Casa-Port. The available guest rooms can be part of your arrival planning.
For a car transfer from the airport, allow about 81 minutes. If you’re choosing between the train and Aérobus, compare their destinations with your arrival point in the city before setting off.
Before you go: Train fares and operating times can change. Check the official site before you go: consult ONCF for train timetables and tickets, and Casabus for Aérobus service details.
FAQs
Where is the train station at Mohammed V Airport?
The airport train station is in the basement of Terminal 1 and has direct access to the airport concourse.
How long is the train journey from the airport to Casa-Voyageurs?
The journey typically takes around 30 minutes.
Does the Aérobus serve central Casablanca?
Yes. Its route includes Casa-Port, United Nations Square, Arab League Park and major downtown boulevards.
How often does the Aérobus run?
Departures run every 25 to 40 minutes, day and night.