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Everything you need to know before flying to Marrakech: access, transport, parking, services and airlines at Marrakech-Menara Airport (RAK).
Book your rental car in advance for a lower price, or choose a private transfer if you don't want to drive.
Marrakech-Menara Airport (RAK) is located about 6 km southwest of Marrakech city center, a few minutes from Jemaa el-Fna square. It is connected to the city by the airport road and bus route 19. GPS coordinates: 31.61502, -8.03809.
The IATA code for Marrakech Airport is RAK and its ICAO code is GMMX. RAK is the code to remember for your tickets, car rental and transfers to Marrakech.
Marrakech Airport passed the 10 million passengers per year mark in 2025, making it the second busiest airport in Morocco behind Mohammed V in Casablanca. It alone accounts for about 28% of national air traffic.
Marrakech Airport has three interconnected terminals. Terminal 1, renovated in 2008, handles the majority of international flights, while terminals 2 and 3 absorb the growth in tourist and charter traffic.
Bus route 19 connects Marrakech Airport to Jemaa el-Fna in 20 to 25 minutes for 30 MAD, every 30 minutes from 7am to 9:30pm. A small taxi costs 70 to 100 MAD and a private transfer starts at €27. Car rental is ideal for the Atlas mountains and the coast.
No, Marrakech Airport is not served by train or tram. Transport relies on bus route 19 to the center, supplemented by small and large taxis, private transfers and rental cars. The ONCF train station can be reached by taxi.
A small taxi from Marrakech Airport to the center costs 70 to 100 MAD, a large taxi 100 to 150 MAD, for a 15 to 20 minute ride, with a surcharge at night. Agree on the fare before getting in. The fixed-price private transfer starts at €27.
Yes, more than 12 rental agencies are present at Marrakech Airport, at the terminal 1 arrivals level. Rates start around €8 to €12/day, with deposit-free options and unlimited mileage, including 4x4s for the Atlas mountains.
Yes, Marrakech Airport has official parking lots managed by ONDA opposite the terminal: drop-off, short-term and long-term. Long-term parking starts around 60 MAD/day, with a declining rate beyond three days.
Marrakech Airport operates 24/7, with commercial activity concentrated around flight hours. During the high tourist season, shops and cafes stay open late to support daytime and evening traffic.
Yes, Marrakech Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal. The connection lets you check flights, prepare your transfer or download your boarding pass before going through security checks.
For a flight departing from Marrakech Airport, it is recommended to arrive 2 hours early for an international flight and 3 hours during busy periods, when holidays and long weekends lengthen the lines at security checks.
Marrakech Airport is served by Royal Air Maroc, Air Arabia Maroc, Ryanair, easyJet, Transavia, TUI fly, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways and many others, particularly to France and the United Kingdom. Capacity is increased in spring and autumn.
From Marrakech Airport, the most frequent routes serve France (Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Toulouse), the United Kingdom (London, Manchester), Spain (Madrid, Barcelona), as well as Casablanca, Brussels and Doha.
Yes, Marrakech Airport offers VIP lounges airside, accessible with certain cards, loyalty programs or for purchase. They offer comfortable seating, catering and Wi-Fi, welcome during a wait in high season.
Marrakech Airport's terminal brings together duty-free shops, cafes, restaurants, ATMs, currency exchange offices, bank counters and assistance for reduced-mobility passengers. Car rental counters are grouped at the arrivals level.
Yes, Marrakech Airport offers an assistance service for people with reduced mobility, to be requested in advance from the airline. Elevators, adapted walkways and meeting points make getting around the terminal easier.
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer the best compromise between pleasant weather and crowds at Marrakech Airport. Summer is very hot, winter remains mild and lively, especially around the end-of-year holidays.
The currency used at Marrakech Airport is the Moroccan dirham (MAD), not convertible outside the country. Currency exchange offices and ATMs are available in the terminal; plan for cash for the taxi and keep dirhams for small purchases.
Yes, Marrakech Airport is a good starting point for the Atlas mountains: the Ourika valley is 40-70 km away (50 min to 1h20), Imlil 65 km and Oukaimeden 75 km. A rental car or private transfer makes these mountain excursions easier.
Didn't find your answer? Check the car rental, taxi and transfer and parking pages, or write to us from the contact page. For any official information, refer to the operator's website, onda.ma.