PREMIUM
CTM (tourist-recommended)
AC 40-seat + reclining
4-6x daily
Price
MAD 250-320 (~$25-32)
AC WiFi On-board attendant Free luggage Insurance
Middle East bus route
🇲🇦 Marrakech Fes 🇲🇦
Marrakech to Fes is Morocco's imperial-cities corridor — 8-9h through the Middle Atlas mountains via Beni Mellal + Ifrane. CTM + Supratours are the reliable AC bus operators. ONCF train alternative: Marrakech-Casablanca (3h) + connect to Fes (3h) = 7h train + transfer — often faster + more comfortable. Buses depart CTM Marrakech terminal 07:00-22:00 for direct routes.
Distance
530 km
Duration
8-9h
Operators
3
Region
Middle East
Operators comparison
RELIABLE
Supratours
AC 40-seat
4-5x daily
Price
MAD 200-280
AC Reclining Free luggage
PREMIUM
ONCF Train (via Casablanca)
1st class AC seat
Hourly departures
Price
MAD 300-450 combined
3h to Casa + 3h to Fes (with transfer) Newer + more comfortable
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Frequently asked
CTM or Supratours Marrakech to Fes?
Both are reliable. CTM is the largest operator (Morocco's equivalent of Nakhonchai Air in Thailand) — best safety record + English signage. Supratours is state-owned + partner to ONCF trains — often runs combined bus+train tickets. Both work.
Bus or train Marrakech to Fes?
Bus is direct 8-9h. Train via Casablanca is 7h + transfer — faster in raw time. Train wins on comfort + reliability. Bus wins on price. If you value 2 hours of comfort: train. If you want the mountain views: bus (crosses Middle Atlas).
Where does the Fes bus arrive?
CTM Fes terminal (north side, 3 km from Fes el Bali medina). Petit taxi to medina MAD 15-25. Or Fes bus terminal near Bab Ftouh gate for other operators.
Overnight bus Marrakech to Fes?
Yes — CTM has 22:00 departure for 07:00 Fes arrival. Cheaper than a hotel night + arrives before the heat. Overnight buses on this route are safe with CTM/Supratours.