Casablanca Tramway line is the biggest of its kind in Morocco, in France

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Casablanca tramway is a primary element of the Casablanca Urban Development Programme, which has resulted from an alliance between France and Morocco. The programme aims to enhance the living conditions of Casablanca, along with sustaining its potential as an economy. The excellent Casa Tramway makes getting across the city a simple and comfortable exercise. The most useful section of line for travellers is from Casa Voyageurs train station to Place Mohammed V, via the Marché Central and Place des Nations Unies. Trams also go to Ain Diab (about 35 minutes from central Casablanca). Trams run every 4 minutes, with the first and last departures from the terminal at 5.30am and 10.30pm. The Citadis trams have been custom-built to facilitate free movement of passengers. Each tram can accommodate