Mohammed V's taxis are rarely metered for tourists, so the fare is something you agree before the bags go in the boot rather than read off a dial. Here's what a grand taxi actually costs into Casablanca over the 30-kilometre run from Nouaceur, when the night rate is fair, and the train that undercuts every taxi by daylight.
Key facts
- A fair fare into central Casablanca is roughly 250–300 MAD (≈€23–28).
- Expect more after dark — a legal night surcharge applies on the late run.
- The meter rarely appears for tourists, so agree the number before you load up.
- The ONCF train under the terminal does the same trip from about 40 MAD in daytime.
- Pre-booked transfers fix the price online from €28 and skip the haggle entirely.
What you'll actually pay
The airport is about 30 kilometres south of the centre, a longer haul than the short hops at Marrakech or Tangier, and that distance is built into the fare. A fair daytime price into central Casablanca is roughly 250–300 MAD, with a legitimate surcharge after dark that can push the late run higher. Drivers don't usually run the meter for foreign passengers, so the number is negotiated against the posted tariff.
If a driver opens well above 300 MAD for a daytime trip, you're being sized up — name a figure closer to the tariff and most will settle.
Handling the rank without overpaying
Use the official rank outside arrivals, not anyone who approaches you inside the terminal offering a 'good price'. Say your destination clearly, agree the fare before your bags go in, and keep small dirham notes so the change shuffle never starts. A7 traffic into the city peaks at rush hour and a longer trip means a higher fare, so a midday or off-peak run is both quicker and cheaper. If the first driver won't move off a tourist number, there's always another car waiting.
Taxi, train or booked transfer?
By daylight, the ONCF train under the terminal does the same trip for around 40 MAD, so a taxi only makes sense if you have heavy bags, a hotel far from a central station, or you're travelling as a group where the fare splits well. After the train stops late at night, the choice is the rank or a pre-booked transfer — and the transfer is the calmer call, with the price fixed online from €28, a driver waiting in arrivals, and no midnight negotiation over a 30-kilometre fare.
Indicative fares
| Trip / service | Price from |
|---|---|
| Airport → central Casablanca (day) | 250–300 MAD |
| Airport → city (after dark) | from ~300 MAD |
| ONCF train → Casa-Voyageurs / Casa-Port | ≈40 MAD |
| Pre-booked private transfer | from €28 |
