Town in Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco
Getting around Asilah
How to get around Asilah
Walk the medina; petit taxis and grand taxis cover the rest. Trains from Asilah station run to Tangier and Rabat, and Tangier airport is 40 minutes away.
Ways to get around Asilah
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| ONCF train | About 20–25 MAD to Tangier | Station about 2 km from the medina; Tangier 30–40 min |
| Petit taxi | About 7–25 MAD | Metered in theory; station to medina about 10–20 MAD |
| Grand taxi (shared) | About 20–40 MAD per seat | To Tangier and Larache; confirm price first |
| Long-distance bus (CTM) | About 30–120 MAD | To Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca |
Taxis in Asilah
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Petit taxis should use the meter; agree the fare if it does not. Grand taxis run shared routes.
Arriving in Asilah
Tangier Ibn Battouta (TNG)
About 35 km: taxi 350–450 MAD, 45–60 min; or taxi to Tangier station and a train to Asilah.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals are uncommon; roads are fine outside summer. Taxis and trains suit most visitors.
- Driving: on the right. Carry a 1968-Convention IDP with your home licence; the 1949 version is no longer accepted. Police speed checks are frequent.
- Onward travel in Morocco: Al Boraq high-speed trains link Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca; ONCF trains reach Marrakech and Fez. CTM and Supratours buses cover the rest, and shared grand taxis fill gaps.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Asilah?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Petit taxis should use the meter; agree the fare if it does not. Grand taxis run shared routes.
What's the best way to get around Asilah?
Walk the medina; petit taxis and grand taxis cover the rest. Trains from Asilah station run to Tangier and Rabat, and Tangier airport is 40 minutes away.
How do I get from the airport to Asilah?
About 35 km: taxi 350–450 MAD, 45–60 min; or taxi to Tangier station and a train to Asilah.
Is Asilah walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- ONCF (Moroccan railways)
- CTM buses
- Visit Morocco (Moroccan National Tourist Office)
- Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (ONDA)
- CTM
- Moroccan National Tourist Office
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