Casablanca to Marrakech with ONCF's classic train across Moroccan desert
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Date: 2024-01-09
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-alfelker
Thanks for showing us the -new- Morocco. Very much improved highways as well now. We drove down to Morocco in our '70 Dodge Dart Swinger car in Jan/1978 from Germany. We took the ferry across by ourselves and met an Australian couple who were travelling by bike. They joined me on my trip. We drove down to Casablanca and got hit by a bus in Rabat. Just hit the rear quarter panel of our car. I didn't give right-of-way to bus, so my bad. No stop signs then. lol Took us 2 days to get there. We then drove down to Marrakech and then over the Atlas mountains to the -real- desert at Ouarzazate. We then drove to the Blue Oasis near Erfoud to see the red sand desert. Back over the mountains and then on to Algeria. Finally back to Morocco after 2 days and took the ferry from Melilla to Malaga. The trip took about a month. I went back 2 more times in different vehicles, but finally made it to Agadir. We used to pass the train all the time when we drove around Morocco because of the tracks back then. Fun times.
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Thanks for showing us the -new- Morocco. Very much improved highways as well now. We drove down to Morocco in our '70 Dodge Dart Swinger car in Jan/1978 from Germany. We took the ferry across by ourselves and met an Australian couple who were travelling by bike. They joined me on my trip. We drove down to Casablanca and got hit by a bus in Rabat. Just hit the rear quarter panel of our car. I didn't give right-of-way to bus, so my bad. No stop signs then. lol Took us 2 days to get there. We then drove down to Marrakech and then over the Atlas mountains to the -real- desert at Ouarzazate. We then drove to the Blue Oasis near Erfoud to see the red sand desert. Back over the mountains and then on to Algeria. Finally back to Morocco after 2 days and took the ferry from Melilla to Malaga. The trip took about a month. I went back 2 more times in different vehicles, but finally made it to Agadir. We used to pass the train all the time when we drove around Morocco because of the tracks back then. Fun times.
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-66Misspixie
Mmmm, not really of the same class train travel of 1st world countries. obviously! Even from an English working class perspective, kind of like when I was a kid in the 70's. Some people love that for the experience but I work hard to have comfortable travel once a year. Marrakesh will be on the last wish lists of travel trips for me, but I am female, can't blame me. Nonetheless, I am so loving your train trips for the experience and ideas of where I will travel next, my dad was an expert on trains like you, especially diesel engines in Northern England. thank you, I'll watch your whole suite of videos, can't wait for the next: -)
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Mmmm, not really of the same class train travel of 1st world countries. obviously! Even from an English working class perspective, kind of like when I was a kid in the 70's. Some people love that for the experience but I work hard to have comfortable travel once a year. Marrakesh will be on the last wish lists of travel trips for me, but I am female, can't blame me. Nonetheless, I am so loving your train trips for the experience and ideas of where I will travel next, my dad was an expert on trains like you, especially diesel engines in Northern England. thank you, I'll watch your whole suite of videos, can't wait for the next: -)
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-cephalopod7300
Always interesting to see what comments people are weirdly sensitive about in each country. For Morocco it seems to be having landscapes described as desert when they support some agricultural production and are not full desert by Moroccan standards. I don't think Thibault meant this to be in any way offensive. It is visibly arid compared to temperate parts of Europe, that's all. Morocco is a beautiful country and I really enjoyed watching this journey.
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Always interesting to see what comments people are weirdly sensitive about in each country. For Morocco it seems to be having landscapes described as desert when they support some agricultural production and are not full desert by Moroccan standards. I don't think Thibault meant this to be in any way offensive. It is visibly arid compared to temperate parts of Europe, that's all. Morocco is a beautiful country and I really enjoyed watching this journey.
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-deusvult7559
You should retract every negative comment you ever made about Amtrak after looking at that disgusting, nasty, rust bucket. It looked wholly unsanitary and like something you'd find in India. Sure the tracks were nice but what good does that do if the train you ride in looks and feels like a cheap ride at the state fair. I know it's not the Al-Boraq but sheesh. I wouldn't let my dog ride that train.
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You should retract every negative comment you ever made about Amtrak after looking at that disgusting, nasty, rust bucket. It looked wholly unsanitary and like something you'd find in India. Sure the tracks were nice but what good does that do if the train you ride in looks and feels like a cheap ride at the state fair. I know it's not the Al-Boraq but sheesh. I wouldn't let my dog ride that train.
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-YassineELAZMI
would love to see a video of trains in morocco before they introduce the buraq. It was one of the worst traveling experiences of my life the trains were usually packed around a thousand people on board and the prices were not much different than what we pay right now, no wonder they were able to build those impressive big stations as usual people's money for crapy services helped them build that
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would love to see a video of trains in morocco before they introduce the buraq. It was one of the worst traveling experiences of my life the trains were usually packed around a thousand people on board and the prices were not much different than what we pay right now, no wonder they were able to build those impressive big stations as usual people's money for crapy services helped them build that
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-jkardez4794
Enjoyed the trip. The trains are superb and the interior layout too is quite good and clean. The speed is remarkable and if they are able to stick to the schedule then it's no surprise that the trains are full. It was gratifying to note that the old terminus is still standing alongside the modern one. Definitely a pleasant way to travel as a tourist. Thanks for show.
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Enjoyed the trip. The trains are superb and the interior layout too is quite good and clean. The speed is remarkable and if they are able to stick to the schedule then it's no surprise that the trains are full. It was gratifying to note that the old terminus is still standing alongside the modern one. Definitely a pleasant way to travel as a tourist. Thanks for show.
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-dakhla3254
I prefer travelling by train. You may have the opportunity to talk to people and make the trip faster. You can make a walk. Taking a train is much better than any other means of transportation at least for me as i have developped a plane phobia a terrible phobia. I hate planes. I hope scientists will discover a new way of trips like teleportation-
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I prefer travelling by train. You may have the opportunity to talk to people and make the trip faster. You can make a walk. Taking a train is much better than any other means of transportation at least for me as i have developped a plane phobia a terrible phobia. I hate planes. I hope scientists will discover a new way of trips like teleportation-
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-fakerating
It's unfortunate how many disrespectful people were MASKLESS in the train, spreading their diseases to innocent people, and violating the rules everyone agreed to in advance when purchasing a ticket. These violators should be dragged off the train, arrested and thrown in jail for a minimum of one year. It's a crime, like attempted murder.
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It's unfortunate how many disrespectful people were MASKLESS in the train, spreading their diseases to innocent people, and violating the rules everyone agreed to in advance when purchasing a ticket. These violators should be dragged off the train, arrested and thrown in jail for a minimum of one year. It's a crime, like attempted murder.
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-tarikjahid2339
they are planning to purchase an entire new fleet but this time they want to industrialize it in morocco not only purchase from france italy or germany, and I think it s what we really need, plus the LGV project to the south is about to be launched so people will surely choose the LGV over Al Atlas trains in the nearest future
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they are planning to purchase an entire new fleet but this time they want to industrialize it in morocco not only purchase from france italy or germany, and I think it s what we really need, plus the LGV project to the south is about to be launched so people will surely choose the LGV over Al Atlas trains in the nearest future
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-reysaj
I did the same trip last January 2020 from Casablanca to Marrakech for the Marathon International de Marrakech. It was my first long distance train - ride and equally enjoyed very much the travel, the sightseeing in Marrakech and Casablanca and of course I enjoyed my first ever participation of an international marathon.
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I did the same trip last January 2020 from Casablanca to Marrakech for the Marathon International de Marrakech. It was my first long distance train - ride and equally enjoyed very much the travel, the sightseeing in Marrakech and Casablanca and of course I enjoyed my first ever participation of an international marathon.
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-davidmaclachlan
Fantastic and thanks for sharing! These trains look they could use a bit of tlc. Never took the train in Morocco but drove Fez to Marrakech and then to Agidir. Flew back home via Casablanca, New York, and Toronto. Brings back memories.
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Fantastic and thanks for sharing! These trains look they could use a bit of tlc. Never took the train in Morocco but drove Fez to Marrakech and then to Agidir. Flew back home via Casablanca, New York, and Toronto. Brings back memories.
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-wolfstock6030
Ja gaaanz toll. Alte heruntergekommene Waggons, dreckige Toiletten. Genau so und nicht anders habe ich mir Zugreisen schon immer in diesem langweiligen Land vorgestellt.
Nein Danke.
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Ja gaaanz toll. Alte heruntergekommene Waggons, dreckige Toiletten. Genau so und nicht anders habe ich mir Zugreisen schon immer in diesem langweiligen Land vorgestellt.
Nein Danke.
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train
Beautifully and splendidly made video never expected such ambience in the station, inside the train as also well maintained tracks and related infrastructure in this part of Africa.
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Beautifully and splendidly made video never expected such ambience in the station, inside the train as also well maintained tracks and related infrastructure in this part of Africa.
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-sabekt
the all corail cabin in morocco is building in morocco in SCIF company
exception the LGV tanger to casablanca is building in france at ALSTOM Company.
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the all corail cabin in morocco is building in morocco in SCIF company
exception the LGV tanger to casablanca is building in france at ALSTOM Company.
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-MegaFarkh
Basically from Casablanca to Marrakech you aren't on the desert yet, a very dry summer but still not considered desertic.
The report is amazing.
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Basically from Casablanca to Marrakech you aren't on the desert yet, a very dry summer but still not considered desertic.
The report is amazing.
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-smileyxnad1595
I lately went on this train I-m from Morroco the train we were on was a bit bad but I-m sure the one he got on was for sure better then mine.
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I lately went on this train I-m from Morroco the train we were on was a bit bad but I-m sure the one he got on was for sure better then mine.
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-naturalrelax2020
Hi. New sub here. Thanks dear for sharing our culture and best. To all i say welcome to morocco. You will find all u need
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Hi. New sub here. Thanks dear for sharing our culture and best. To all i say welcome to morocco. You will find all u need
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-richvarela9636
good info can you buy a ticket to Marrakech the same day or do you have to reserve days in advance? going there in Septmeber
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good info can you buy a ticket to Marrakech the same day or do you have to reserve days in advance? going there in Septmeber
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-antejl7925
The train line to Oujda in the east is great. And Oujda is a very nice untouristed city. In 1989 trains continued to Algeria.
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The train line to Oujda in the east is great. And Oujda is a very nice untouristed city. In 1989 trains continued to Algeria.
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-goransukovic8703
Morocco is the roll model country in last decade.
I admire their government.
And Moroccan people, generally.
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Morocco is the roll model country in last decade.
I admire their government.
And Moroccan people, generally.
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-tujt8uu239
I Did a train trip to a place once in morocco, i dont remember what the place is called, i live in morocco also!
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I Did a train trip to a place once in morocco, i dont remember what the place is called, i live in morocco also!
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-cocobongo4541
just got the homesick feeling i want to go home so bad havent been there since 2019 greeting from boston us
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just got the homesick feeling i want to go home so bad havent been there since 2019 greeting from boston us
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-houzoud2416
Cross desert- haha, between Casa blanca and Marrakech is fertile land with grape, olives and orange farms.
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Cross desert- haha, between Casa blanca and Marrakech is fertile land with grape, olives and orange farms.
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-saadjorio5765
9: 41 haha ha, ca fait un bon bail que j'ai plus pris ce train, et apparament ca marche toujours pas
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9: 41 haha ha, ca fait un bon bail que j'ai plus pris ce train, et apparament ca marche toujours pas
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-ahmednaim1017
Your knowledge about are deep and on point -. You're certainely a railway professionnel -. Stay safe
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Your knowledge about are deep and on point -. You're certainely a railway professionnel -. Stay safe
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-Arturo-sm1tb
If there wasn't blocking of music, would love to hear some CSN -Marrakech Express- right about now.
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If there wasn't blocking of music, would love to hear some CSN -Marrakech Express- right about now.
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-opulent1
I was told I can catch the train directly from Casablanca Airport to Marrakesh. Is this true?
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I was told I can catch the train directly from Casablanca Airport to Marrakesh. Is this true?
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-ammarmangala9814
Im in the train right now and you can still open the doors. The adrenaline ---
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Im in the train right now and you can still open the doors. The adrenaline ---
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