The French newspaper “Le Figaro” praises the advantages of train travel in Morocco
Heba Press
Today, Saturday, the French daily newspaper “Le Figaro” praises the many advantages of train travel in Morocco, through the Tangier-Marrakech route, “which has been tested and approved by the editorial staff.”
The French daily writes in an article entitled: “From the Mediterranean to the gates of the Sahara: why the train is an excellent way to cross Morocco” that “Moroccan rail transport has seen an improvement in terms of comfort and speed after the launch of the first high-speed train in Africa in 2018.”
In this article, which highlights “the ambitious development plan of the National Railways Office”, Le Figaro takes its readers on a journey through the Kingdom’s rail network, “which promises a promising future, particularly with Morocco hosting the 2030 World Cup (along with… Spain and Portugal), noting that the plan “aims to extend the high-speed train line to Marrakech and Agadir and to connect 43 cities, compared to only 23 today, via traditional trains”.
The route chosen by the daily for this trip extends from Tangier, where “the spirit of an eternal artistic city full of inspiring places” is explored, to Marrakech, passing through Rabat, which arouses admiration when the ancient walls, the Mohammed VI building (250 meters high) and the Grand Theater (designed by Zaha Hadid) with futuristic designs, then Casablanca, which lives a wonderful architectural adventure, to the Red City, whose famous station has been expanded to keep pace with the significant increase in rail traffic.
Le Figaro also mentioned the call for tenders launched by the National Railways Office in 2023 for the purchase of 168 self-propelled trains (delivery scheduled between 2027 and 2030) to replace the old trains on the Casablanca-Marrakech line, “which will contribute to improving comfort in traditional trains.” With new services: electrical outlets, a Wi-Fi network, adapted storage spaces, equipment for people with special needs, etc.
In the “Monthly train journey” section, Le Figaro introduces its readers to this slow means of transport, from small charming lines to large high-speed train networks crossing several countries.
