Getting around El Kelaa des Srarhna
El Kelaa des Srarhna (also spelled Kelaat Sraghna or El Kelaa des Srarhna) is a city in central Morocco whose economy is based mainly on agriculture, with olive growing predominant.
Rail, metro and tram
The available source material makes no mention of any railway station, metro or tram system serving El Kelaa des Srarhna. Visitors should not plan on arriving or moving around by train or light rail, and should instead look to buses, taxis and road travel.
Buses and other public transport
Long-distance coach service is the best-documented public transport option connected to the town. CTM operates a bus between Marrakech and El Kelaa des Srarhna, departing from the Marrakech station and arriving at the El Kelaa des Srarhna station. The service runs twice daily, and the journey takes roughly an hour and twenty minutes. Fares are modest, in the region of a few pounds sterling.
- Book or enquire with CTM directly: phone 0 800 0900 30 or visit ctm.ma.
- Note that one travel-planning page describes the route as having no direct bus and includes a transfer in its total journey time, so confirm with CTM whether your chosen departure is direct.
Taxis and ride-hailing
Taxis are a practical option for reaching the town from Marrakech. A taxi from Marrakech takes about an hour and a quarter and costs roughly £55–70.
Walking
Given that it is a compact agricultural town, walking is likely to be the simplest way to get around the centre, but visitors should confirm local conditions on arrival.
Getting from the airport into the city
In practice, the documented gateway is Marrakech: from there you can continue by CTM bus (twice daily, about an hour and twenty minutes, departing and arriving at the respective bus stations) or by taxi (about an hour and a quarter, roughly £55–70). If you are flying in, plan your onward connection from Marrakech using one of these two options, and confirm current schedules and pickup points with CTM or your taxi operator before travelling.
Practical tips
- Confirm bus times with CTM in advance, since the service runs only twice daily.
- Arrange your taxi from Marrakech ahead of time by phone or through your hotel.
- Allow for the possibility of a transfer on the bus route and check whether your departure is direct.
- There are at least a few hotels in town, so accommodation for an overnight stay is available.