Introduction to the Canary Islands Β». Prior to that, I had loosely assumed that overland travel in Morocco must be done primarily by bus. So I was quite happy to hear about Moroccan trains. Since I was planning to visit several destinations around Morocco, I quickly researched the trains. It quickly comes back with the list of train times for the day. That meant I had to buy my ticket at the station. Soon I had my first Moroccan train ticket in hand and was set for my first overland journey, in just a few days time.
Prior to that first trip, I was naturally wondering what Moroccan trains are like. Would they be well-organized? Would they be clean or messy? Modern and new or falling apart?
Would they be blasting music, TV shows, movies? Or would they be relatively quiet? Would they be freezing like refrigerators like Malaysian trains or broiling hot or a comfortable temperature? I already knew the beautiful Marrakech train station was a sparkling new, grand modern building with a stunning modern Moroccan design. So that was a good start. I later learned that all Moroccan train stations are clean, modern facilities, many with stunning architecture, all with good passenger services.
Attendants stand at the doors to the platforms, checking tickets and only allowing ticket-ed passengers to proceed. The platforms are super clean and have many benches for waiting customers. Much to my surprise, the trains are super modern and look brand-spanking new. Inside, each car has plenty of luggage storage areas via over-head racks and, in some types of cars, tiered luggage racks at the back near the doors.
They also have a relatively clean toilet, complete with paper. Best of all, the trains are super comfortable in all regards. Seats are extremely comfortable. The temperature is mild, neither hot nor cold. They are blissfully quiet. No music. No TVs. No movies blasting. Just wonderful silence, aside from any noisy passengers and the regular clacking of trains on tracks.
