Getting There By Air
Marrakech-Menara International Airport (RAK)
Tel: (024) 447 910.
Website: www.onda.org.ma
Marrakech-Menara International Airport is located about 6km (4 miles) southwest of Marrakech. A growing number of low-cost airlines connect European airports directly to Marrakech-Menara airports, although many airlines still fly to Marrakech via Casablanca, Morocco’s main international hub.
Approximate flight times to Marrakech: From London is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Airport facilities: These include banks, ATMs, a post office, a restaurant and snack bars, duty-free shops, general shops, a medical centre and tourist information. Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz all provide car hire services.
Transport to the city: Bus 11 is supposed to run to the medina every 30 minutes, but service can be erratic. Petits taxis (small beige compact cars) are a better bet, and can be found in the driveway near the parking lot. Bargain in advance for a fare, which should cost less than Dh70 by day or Dh100 at night. If you’ve arranged an airport transfer through your hotel or riad but your flight arrived later than expected, you can use the phones in the arrival and departure lounges to let them know you’ve arrived.
Tel: (024) 447 910.
Website: www.onda.org.ma
Marrakech-Menara International Airport is located about 6km (4 miles) southwest of Marrakech. A growing number of low-cost airlines connect European airports directly to Marrakech-Menara airports, although many airlines still fly to Marrakech via Casablanca, Morocco’s main international hub.
Approximate flight times to Marrakech: From London is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Airport facilities: These include banks, ATMs, a post office, a restaurant and snack bars, duty-free shops, general shops, a medical centre and tourist information. Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz all provide car hire services.
Transport to the city: Bus 11 is supposed to run to the medina every 30 minutes, but service can be erratic. Petits taxis (small beige compact cars) are a better bet, and can be found in the driveway near the parking lot. Bargain in advance for a fare, which should cost less than Dh70 by day or Dh100 at night. If you’ve arranged an airport transfer through your hotel or riad but your flight arrived later than expected, you can use the phones in the arrival and departure lounges to let them know you’ve arrived.
