Train to Tangier

Today was primarily a travel day for us. We took the train from Marrakesh to Tangier via Casablanca. Our train tickets weren’t until late morning so we were able to sleep in and have a leisurely breakfast. Amazingly, our hotel was next door to the train station so we only had to cross the street.

Our train was on time and our compartment was for six. We travelled with a couple from Chicago and a couple from Florida who were lovely. We had lively conversations and the time passed quickly.

We got off the train in Casablanca to transfer to another train a half hour later. It was also on time. This train had very unusual seating. Brad and I sat in single seats facing each other, but about 8 feet apart. 🤷‍♀️ The photo tells the story.

We took a taxi from the train station but because we’re staying in the old town/Medina, the cab couldn’t go all the way in. What we noticed immediately is that Tangier is far more hilly than any of the other cities we’ve been to in Morocco. Sure enough, our riad was uphill. It was a good workout!

Our riad is a historic, restored building that served as the first Moroccan State Bank in the early 1900s. Following its closure in 1907, it became a government property before being transformed into a boutique hotel with 18 rooms. It’s such a perfect place to end our Moroccan adventure.Read more