I rode the fastest train in Africa | 350km/h Al Boraq

Today, I'm taking you with me on the fastest train in Africa, Morocco's amazing Al Boraq high-speed train from Tangier to Casablanca, in first class 🌞

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[SunsetNova]

Morocco truly is the jewel of North Africa

[gordon]

With Morocco co-hosting the World Cup in 2030, I hope they continue the high-speed line to the other host cities, linking them with the other venues in Spain and Portugal.

[louispaine]

“ More inquisitive cats than you can shake a bowl of couscous at ! “😂
Where do you find these one liners Tom! 😂

[laduqesa]

You didn't mention the 1st Class lounge that is available to travellers with a valid ticket. Free soft drinks and coffee. Sometimes free food from companies doing promotions. By the way, the seat you were in is the one I book for myself when I go up and down that line.

[yassontheroad]

I am glad for the remarkable economic rise in Morocco, hope I visit it soon, from Tunisia with love ❤

[ranias]

Just wanted to thank you for sharing your journeys around the world with refreshingly genuine storytelling. Your Tunisia series encouraged me to visit the country recently, and I thank you for inspiring that beautiful, life-changing experience. Can't wait to see where your Moroccan adventure takes you next!

[asdc]

6:36 To answer this question, yes. France does get its part in the new Marrakech HSL. Among other things, they'll supply 18 next gen Alstom Avelia double deckers and they've won an infrastructure contract to build a 36km section of the total 400km line.

[dianaw]

Thank you Tom. You are such an inspiring traveler!

[mounirlebnani]

Welcome to Morocco 🇲🇦
I hope you have a nice stay❤

[samtrak]

Thank you. Your enthusiasm is cantagious

[audioupgrades]

Great footage as always and I learned something new, there's TGV in Morocco.

[SilverNightKyle]

Parlez vous Morocco…? 😏
Seems another spectacular adventure, Tom, thank you for sharing…🚄

[mel__senpai]

Yesss! More train action! Get your tickets punched, everyone. Conductor Thornton is taking us on a ride…

[dansharpe]

I visited the Medina in January and there was a jazz festival on. It was a funky cold Medina.

[yudeok]

Now that you've done al boraq it's time for the sequel to the doorless train video you did in Tunisia 😅

[Eurobazz]

Did you notice Tom, that Al Boraq drives on the left? This is because of the French influence. Where did the French (and Belgians) receive their railway mentorship from, the British of course. Al Boraq also runs on 25kV AC, the European standard in the UK and France for high speed trains.

[Chinemeremdozie]

Also the sugar in the tea is also used on their national airline

[Moorish]

Dear Tom, I’m happy that you loved Morocco and that you’re enjoying your travel. You put so much efforts into making such a beautiful video and that’s also informative. Please be more careful when sharing information, Macron isn’t going to invest 10 billion euros in Morocco, these are contracts worth about that amount. Means that French companies will be paid 10 billion euros by Morocco to built infrastructure and so on. Enjoy your stay and thank you again

[youssefbelbacha]

As you correctly mentioned Morocco was a france protectorate for over 40 years, so they had control over foreign affairs and military. But i don’t think there is any influence over architecture or culture. You’re talking about an empire of 13 centuries of history, unlike otheR colonies like Algeria where the influence is tremendous over all aspects of life

[xx_peace_xx]

I hope you enjoy your time in Morocco! I have one quick tip: be cautious when shopping, as many stores tend to overcharge tourists. It's a good idea to do some research before making a purchase. If you're planning to travel to Marrakech by train using AL ATLAS, I recommend booking First Class. The seats are spacious and comfortable.