Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
Morocco's gateway to Marrakech - arrivals, transport and transfer prices
Marrakech Menara (RAK) is Morocco's second-busiest airport and the gateway to the Red City, just 6 km southwest of the Medina. It has two terminals (T1 and T2) and handles most flights from Europe. Below is everything you need for a smooth arrival: how to reach your riad, live conditions, terminal facilities and honest local tips.
Reviewed September 2026 by Ahlam Giyat, travel editor at Taxi Maroc Aéroport, Marrakech.
RAK (ICAO GMMX) handled around 9.3 million passengers in 2024, up from 6.3 million in 2019. Terminal, airline and live flight information is published by ONDA.
Getting to the city
The fastest, stress-free option is a fixed-price private transfer that meets you inside arrivals with a name sign - no queue, no haggling. A shared grand taxi and the public bus 19 (to Jemaa el-Fna) are cheaper but slower and less comfortable with luggage. There is no Uber or Bolt at Marrakech airport.
Driving times from the airport
Medina
15 min
Guéliz
12 min
Hivernage
10 min
Palmeraie
20 min
Terminal & facilities
- Open 24/7 - flights arrive through the night
- ATMs and currency exchange in the arrivals hall
- SIM cards: Maroc Telecom, Orange, inwi (bring your passport)
- Car rental desks, cafés and free Wi-Fi
- Prayer room and pharmacy on site
Local arrival tips
- Book your transfer in advance so a driver waits with your name - you skip the taxi queue.
- Ignore anyone shouting “taxi?” before the exit; agree a price only with an official rank or your booked driver.
- Withdraw a little cash (MAD) for tips and small purchases; cards work in most shops.
- Riads deep inside the Medina end at a car barrier - your driver will walk you the last few metres.
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