RAKUpdated January 15, 2025

Getting to and from Marrakesh airport

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Marrakesh airport (RAK), 6 km from Marrakesh. See also the airport guide for general information.

Bus

ALSA line 19 (Tel +212 524 335 270 / 272) departs every 20 minutes towards the city from 6:00 am to 11:30 pm. Stops include Hivernage, Sidi Mimoun, Jemaa El Fna, Bab Doukkala, and Gueliz Plaza. More information

Additionally, minibus services to various destinations are operated by Essaouira Airport Transfer (Tel +212 651 390 675) and Holiday Taxis (Tel +44 1273 828 200).

Taxi

Outside the terminals, there two types of vehicles, available around the clock: grand taxis, intercity shared cabs, and petite taxis, for urban travel. The journey to the city centre takes 15-20 minutes. It is recommended to agree on a fare with the driver before departing. You will find vehicles from Taxi Verts (Tel +212 524 409 494), Tangier Taxi and Red Kech Travel (Tel +212 524 010 134).

Book ahead

Private transfer from RAK Rent a car at RAK

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Tips for getting to and from RAK

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Marrakesh airport is 6 km from Marrakesh. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
  2. On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
  3. If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
  4. Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at RAK.

Leaving the airport

  1. After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
  2. Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
  3. With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
  4. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at RAK.
  5. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near RAK.
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