Mohammed V Airport receives flights from the Gulf, West Africa, and Europe that frequently land between 10 PM and 3 AM. The airport operates 24 hours, but the transport picture changes significantly after the last train departs.
What is available after midnight
| Option | Available? | Notes | |--------|-----------|-------| | ONCF Train | No | Last departure around 11 PM, resumes at 6 AM | | Grand taxi | Yes, 24 hours | Expect MAD 50–100 surcharge over daytime rates | | Pre-booked transfer | Yes, 24 hours | Same price as daytime | | CTM bus | No | Daytime schedule only | | Petit taxi | No | Cannot serve the airport at any hour |
The late-night taxi situation
Grand taxis operate around the clock at the official rank, but the dynamics shift after midnight. Fewer drivers, more leverage. The posted official rate to Casablanca center is around MAD 300, but you may be quoted MAD 350–450 at 2 AM.
Some strategies that help: have the exact fare in cash, state your destination and the official price clearly, and be willing to wait for the next taxi if the first driver refuses. Airport police are present and can assist if needed.
A pre-booked transfer sidesteps all of this. Your driver arrives based on your actual flight time, waits with a name board, and charges what was agreed when you booked. At 2 AM after a long flight, this simplicity has real value.
Inside the terminal at night
The terminal stays open and staffed. ATMs work 24 hours. The currency exchange booths close around midnight — withdraw MAD from an ATM if you need cash for a taxi. The small cafes operate with reduced hours; one or two typically stay open until the last arrivals clear.
Free airport Wi-Fi is available but weak. Download offline maps and save your driver's phone number before you land.
Security at night
Casablanca airport is well-policed and safe at all hours. The taxi rank area is lit and supervised. Avoid accepting rides from anyone who approaches you inside the terminal — always use the official rank or your pre-booked driver.
The autoroute to Casablanca is well-lit and has minimal traffic at night. The drive takes 30–40 minutes without daytime congestion.
If you are connecting onward
If your final destination is Marrakech, Rabat, or Fez and you arrive at 1 AM, you have two choices: take a long-distance transfer directly (expensive but efficient), or stay one night in Casablanca and continue by train in the morning. The 7 AM train to Marrakech is a civilized alternative to a 3-hour night drive.