Major air hubs in Morocco include Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport, which is Morocco’s busiest airport, and Agadir’s Al Massira Airport.

Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, on the west coast of Morocco, is the country’s main air gateway. It operates frequent domestic flights as well as European connections to mainly French and Spanish airports and some North American, Middle Eastern and African destinations. There is also a smaller airport, Casablanca Anfa Airport, to the west of the city, which offers flights to Sydney, Tunis and Damascus. Airlines operating from here include Air France, Emirates, GB Airways and Lufthansa. Facilities at the airport are adequate, with waiting lounges, eateries and limited shopping and banking facilities.

Mohammed V Airport is situated 25kms from the city centre, with transport options for transfers to the city including buses, trains and taxis, while some upmarket hotels offer courtesy pick ups. Taxis take about 30 to 40 minutes to make the journey, depending on traffic, and higher rates apply if you are travelling at night, while buses run hourly. Trains run hourly between the airport and Casa Voyageurs and Casa Port stations from 06:50 to 22:50. Once in Casablanca, the city offers further rail connections for your onward journey.

Al Massira Airport in Agadir offers regular flights to most major European cities, serving around 1,160,000 passengers a year. The main airline operating here is national carrier Royal Air Maroc, which is known for its not-so-cheap ticket prices. Visitors will find money exchange services, a prayer room and limited dining and shopping facilities here.

Agadir’s airport is 21kms southeast of the city, with taxis available for the 20-minute journey to the city from outside the Arrivals entrance. Alternatively, bus number 22 runs to the city every 20 minutes between 06:00 and 20:00, with the journey taking anything up to 40 minutes. International and local car hire agencies are also available at the airport for those who feel confident navigating their own way to their hotel.

Other primary air hubs are stationed at Marrakech, Al Hoceima, Fez, Laayoune, Nador and Tangier, but they invariably only offer international connections to France and other limited European cities.

It is also very feasible to fly to Gibraltar or Malaga, which are both serviced by budget airlines, as well as taking a ferry to Tangier.

Travelling by train is an excellent way to get around the country, with all major cities well linked and they have major train stations with services across the country including high-speed links on primary routes. Train departures are less frequent than the timetables you will find in most European counties, so it pays to do a little planning before you set off for the station.

Train services are divided into night trains, TRC express trains and TRN local shuttles. Timetables and maps are available at all stations and services are punctual. The larger train stations have good facilities including left luggage, newsstands and cash machines. Tickets can be bought in advance at authorized travel agents and at train stations; usually cash is the only form of payment accepted. Return tickets do not offer any discount against two single tickets, and the return journey must be made within seven days of your outbound journey. While all train tickets can be bought up to six days in advance, buying them at the station just before departure is usually hassle-free. It is, however, recommended that you pre-book overnight sleepers, which it is possible to do up to two months in advance.

Unless you don’t plan to travel far, taking a train is a more comfortable alternative than taking a bus; however, a ride on a Moroccan bus can be a memorable experience that saves you money. Buses are particularly useful if you want to reach destinations that are not served by train.

Buses vary greatly in comfort, with luxury buses being at the top end of the bus hierarchy and fan-only buses being at the lower end of the spectrum. There are also shared minibus services between many towns, which are quite speedy and offer air conditioning. Tickets can be bought at the bus stations just before departure; advance booking is not necessary.

Car rental agencies are available at all of Morocco’s major airports and in many of the main towns and cities, with both reputable international firms and local agencies represented. While sometimes a hair-raising experience in the larger cities, car travel trough rural Morocco can be a fantastic experience, giving you the freedom to get off the beaten track.

As many roads are unpaved in Morocco, it is important to check the fine print of your vehicle rental paperwork, as some agencies do not allow travel on unmade roads. Petrol stations can be scarce in the countryside, so forward planning is wise, as is the purchasing of a good map.

Main roads are normally in good condition, with cities being linked by toll expressways. Casablanca and Rabat are connected by the A3, which also continues from Rabat to Tangier via the A1. The A2 connects Rabat with Fez, while Casablanca is linked to Marrakech via the A7. Signs appear in both French and Arabic, so it helps to know the French spelling of your destination.

Drivers often ignore road rules, and it helps if you spend some time on the roads in taxis or buses before hiring a car to familiarise yourself with Moroccan driving etiquette. Police checks on main routes are common.

Taxis are a popular means of getting around in Morocco, with both short distance (petite) and long distance (grande) services in place. Meters are supposedly obligatory by law, but in reality you will find many cabs don’t use them, making it essential you agree on the fare before setting off on your journey. Long distance services, usually white Mercedes saloons, are shared and the driver will pick up other passengers and let some off along the way.

There are four main rivers in Morocco: Bou Regreg, which runs between Rabat and Sale; Moulouya, which runs from the Atlas Mountains all the way to the Mediterranean Sea near Mellila; Oum Er-Rbi, which starts in the Atlas Mountains and runs to the Atlantic at Azemmour; and the Sebou, which has its source in the mountains and passes Fez on its way to the Atlantic in Mehdia. Boat travel on the latter is possible up to Kenitra, but only very short trips are possible on the other Moroccan river stretches.