City in Fez-Meknes, Morocco
Getting around Meknes
How to get around Meknes
Petit taxis cover the city cheaply; walk the medina. ONCF trains link Meknes with Fez, Rabat and Casablanca, and grand taxis run to Volubilis and Moulay Idriss.
Ways to get around Meknes
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Petit taxi | About 7–25 MAD | Light blue cabs; meter required, insist on it |
| ONCF train | About 22–220 MAD | Fez about 40 min; Rabat about 2 h; Casablanca about 3 h |
| City bus | About 4–5 MAD | Cheap but crowded; few signs in English |
| Grand taxi (shared) | About 10–30 MAD per seat | To Moulay Idriss and Volubilis; confirm price first |
Taxis in Meknes
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Petit taxis should use the meter; insist or agree the fare. Grand taxis are shared on set routes for day trips.
Arriving in Meknes
Fès-Saïss (FEZ)
About 85 km: grand taxi or transfer roughly 600–850 MAD for the car, around 1 h; or taxi to Fez station and train, 40 min.
Mohammed V International, Casablanca (CMN)
Airport train to Casa-Voyageurs (50 MAD) then ONCF to Meknes: 3.5–4.5 h total, about 150–200 MAD.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals are rare; traffic is chaotic and police check licences. Taxis and trains are easier.
- 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 Meknes?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Petit taxis should use the meter; insist or agree the fare. Grand taxis are shared on set routes for day trips.
What's the best way to get around Meknes?
Petit taxis cover the city cheaply; walk the medina. ONCF trains link Meknes with Fez, Rabat and Casablanca, and grand taxis run to Volubilis and Moulay Idriss.
How do I get from the airport to Meknes?
About 85 km: grand taxi or transfer roughly 600–850 MAD for the car, around 1 h; or taxi to Fez station and train, 40 min.
Is Meknes walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- ONCF (Moroccan railways)
- CTM buses
- Visit Morocco (Moroccan National Tourist Office)
- Fès-Saïss Airport (ONDA)
- Maroc Telecom
- Moroccan National Tourist Office
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