Casablanca–Marrakech on CTM usually means 30–45 minutes into town first
CTM Coach works for CMN only if you’re connecting onward to cities like Marrakech, Agadir, or Essaouira and want a reserved seat on a long‑distance bus instead of rail. There is no direct CTM stop at Mohammed V Airport; you first need to reach Casablanca itself from T1 or T2, then transfer to the main CTM terminal in the city.
Plan on about 30–45 minutes from CMN into Casablanca by ONCF train, plus another 10–20 minutes by taxi from Casa Voyageurs or Casa Port station to the CTM bus station on Rue Léon l’Africain. Seat61 notes that CTM and Supratours run comfortable long‑distance buses across Morocco, filling gaps where trains don’t reach or timetables don’t match.
CTM itself runs on fixed city‑to‑city schedules, but there are no scheduled CMN‑origin CTM departures. Frequencies depend on your route: Casablanca–Marrakech can run multiple times per day, while smaller destinations may only see one or two coaches. A TripAdvisor poster who did CMN train plus Casablanca taxi called the combo “fine but a bit of a faff” with luggage.
Step‑by‑step from CMN to a CTM coach
- 1. Land at CMN T1 or T2 and clear immigration and customs; this can take anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour depending on arrivals.
- 2. Head to the ONCF airport train station below the terminal, and buy a ticket to Casa Voyageurs or Casa Port; trains usually run about every 60 minutes.
- 3. Ride the train into Casablanca; the airport–Casa Voyageurs leg takes roughly 30 minutes, slightly longer to Casa Port.
- 4. Take a metered taxi from the station to the CTM bus terminal; budget around 20–40 MAD and 10–20 minutes, traffic‑dependent.
- 5. Check in for your CTM coach at least 20–30 minutes before departure, especially on busy routes like Casablanca–Marrakech.
Regulars often default to ONCF trains straight from CMN if they’re heading to Rabat, Marrakech, or Fes, and only add CTM when the final city is better served by bus or the train times don’t line up. Those who do use CTM usually build a 1–2 hour buffer between their planned train arrival and the CTM departure to cover flight delays and ticket pickup.
Watch out for tight self‑made connections: some travellers complain that trying to land at CMN, catch a specific airport train, then hit a timed CTM coach is stressful when flights run late. CTM tickets can sell out on busy dates and are sold online in advance, so don’t assume you can just walk up after landing. One practical move: book a mid‑evening or later CTM coach, then aim for an earlier train from CMN so delays hit your buffer, not your bus.