Marrakech Menara Airport
Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) is the main gateway to Marrakech and one of Morocco’s busiest airports, located about 6 km south-west of the medina. It handles domestic flights and a large number of international routes, especially from Europe, operated by full-service and low-cost airlines including Royal Air Maroc, Ryanair, easyJet and Air Arabia.
Terminals and airlines
The airport has two passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, located in the same complex. Airlines are assigned to a terminal, so check your booking and the airport’s departure screens.
Recent changes at the airport
- Traffic growth: according to Mรฉdias24 (November 2024), the airport handled 7.6 million passengers in the first ten months of 2024, up 35% on 2023, with more than 32 airlines serving it.
- Waiting times: in November 2024 ONDA announced measures including an enlarged passport-control waiting area for arrivals, a dedicated circuit for domestic passengers and a new arrivals hall intended to double arrivals processing capacity, with the aim of cutting waits to one hour and eventually 30 minutes.
- Departure areas: in April 2025, ONDA redesigned the airport’s access and departure zones, with new drop-off areas, new signage and direct access to terminals by airline (Telquel).
Transit and connections
Most passengers start or end their journey in Marrakech. Domestic connections, for example via Casablanca with Royal Air Maroc, are possible on one ticket. If you combine separate tickets, leave a generous margin for passport control and baggage; our Layover Planner can help.
Passenger facilities
The terminals offer cafรฉs, shops, duty-free and currency exchange. Services vary by terminal; check with your airline or the airport operator for current information.
Official links
- Airport operator: ONDA (Office National Des Aรฉroports)
Rules and services checked against official sources in October 2026. Airlines and airports change their policies, fares and services regularly: always confirm the details for your own booking on the official pages linked here before you travel.
Transport Links
- Taxis wait outside arrivals and reach the medina in about 15โ20 minutes. Fares should be agreed before you set off, or check that the meter is used; official fixed rates exist but are not always offered first.
- Pre-booking a taxi: in 2023 the airport operator ONDA launched kech.cab, a one-stop service for pre-ordering and booking taxis at Marrakech Menara.
- Bus: city bus line 19 has served the airport and the city centre; check the current route and timetable locally before relying on it, especially late at night.
- Riad transfers: many riads in the medina offer airport pick-ups. Cars cannot reach most medina addresses, so arrange to be met at the nearest drop-off point.
Compare options with our Airport Transfer Cost Calculator.
Traveler Information
- Allow time for passport control on arrival. Queues at Marrakech have at times been long at peak periods; ONDA has introduced measures to reduce waiting times (see below).
- Check your terminal on your booking or the departures screens before you go to the airport.
- Carry some dirhams for the taxi; the Moroccan dirham is a closed currency, so plan how you will get it on arrival.
- Staying in the medina? See our Marrakech guide and Morocco guide.
