Tanger Ville is Tangier’s ONCF railway station, with Al Boraq trains connecting the city to Casablanca and stops along the way. For tangier public transport, it’s useful to know that the station has passenger facilities and sits in an area with local services and connections.
- Station: Gare Tanger Ville, Tangier’s ONCF railway station.
- Al Boraq route: Casablanca to Tangier, with stops including Rabat Agdal and Kenitra.
- Station-area facilities: Restaurants, cafés, shops, a pharmacy and cash machines.
Finding Tanger Ville station
Gare Tanger Ville is the ONCF railway station serving Tangier. The Commune de Tanger says it was created in 2003 and describes it as close to Tanger City Mall, hotels and Tangier beach.
Look for Tanger Ville when checking rail journeys to or from Tangier. The station’s location in the city makes it a useful point to orient yourself before planning a onward connection.
Al Boraq and other train services
Al Boraq connects Tangier and Casablanca, stopping at Casa Voyageurs, Rabat Agdal and Kenitra. Tanger Ville is one of the four stations served by this high-speed service.
Electronic train-time displays and passenger-orientation equipment are available at Al Boraq stations. ONCF also provides a passenger lounge for first-class customers travelling on a direct Al Boraq train or making a connection. For current services, fares, timetables, travel conditions, reservations and ticket purchases, check the official site before you go: ONCF.
Station exits and local connections
The station area has restaurants, cafés, shops, a mosque, a pharmacy and cash machines, as well as outdoor and underground parking. These facilities can help you take care of essentials before continuing into the city.
For getting around Tangier by bus, taxi and on foot, local transport options can help you plan the next leg of your journey. The station’s location near the beach and Tanger City Mall also gives you clear nearby landmarks.
Walking from the station
Walking is one way to travel between Tanger Ville and the hotel: Appart Alia, an aparthotel, is about a 13-minute walk from Tanger Ville - Al Boraq station. The station and the hotel are separate points of reference, so confirm which station your ticket names before setting off.
Facilities and accessibility checks
Electronic timetable displays and passenger-orientation equipment are available at Al Boraq stations, while the station area has practical services such as a pharmacy and cash machines. For information about a particular journey or passenger needs, check ONCF’s service and travel information before you go.
FAQs
Is Tanger Ville the main train station in Tangier?
Gare Tanger Ville is Tangier’s ONCF railway station. It is served by Al Boraq, the high-speed service connecting Tangier and Casablanca.
Which cities does Al Boraq connect from Tanger Ville?
Al Boraq connects Tangier and Casablanca, stopping at Casa Voyageurs, Rabat Agdal and Kenitra. ONCF provides current timetable and fare information.
How can you get around Tangier from the station?
The station area has local services and is close to Tanger City Mall, hotels and Tangier beach. A guide to getting around Tangier by bus, taxi and on foot covers those transport options.
How do you get from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to the city?
The guide to getting from Tangier airport to the city covers that journey.