Marrakech Menara Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

RAK

Full Airport name

Marrakech Menara Airport

Address

B.P. 13201, Marrakech, Morocco

Country Dialing Prefix

212

Telephone

080 1000 224 or (0524) 447 910.

Website

www.onda.ma/ONDA/an

Number of Terminals

2

Time Zone

GMT

Airport Information

Location

The airport is located 6km (4 miles) to the southwest of Marrakech.

Driving Directions

The airport is located only 6km (4 miles) southwest of the city center. Drive down Avenue de la Menara and follow the signs to the airport.

Car Hire

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National, and Sixt are all represented at the airport, as well as several local operators.

Public Transport

Bus: Bus 11 runs every 20-30 minutes to the Jemaa el-Fna (buses are infrequent on weekends). The stop is located 800m (0.5 miles) from the airport. Taxi: There is a taxi rank outside the terminal, with plenty of drivers touting for business (journey time: 15-20 minutes). Agree on a price before setting off (a sign outside the terminal will show how much you should pay, roughly). The trip takes about 15 minutes.

Car Parking

There is one car park at the airport. Located near the terminal building, it has 363 parking spaces.

Information and Help Desks

A tourist information counter is available at the airport.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Both terminals have currency exchange offices, and there is an ATM in the arrival hall in Terminal 2. Post services, telephones and fax machines are available, and also Wireless Internet access is provided.
Eating and drinking: The airport has a restaurant and café as well as several snack bars and bars.
Shopping: There are several shops at the airport, including a florist, a gift shop selling local crafts items and duty-free shops selling tobacco, spirits, cosmetics, perfume and much more.
Luggage: For queries about lost luggage or property, contact the airline office or the airport information desk.
Other facilities: There is a prayer room at the airport. There is also medical assistance available.

Conference and Business Facilities

There are no conference or business facilities at the airport, but Internet access is available. Meetings facilities are available at several nearby hotels, including the Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial (tel: (0524) 425 600; www.sofitel.com).

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

Facilities at the airport are basic. Travelers needing assistance at the airport should contact their airline about this before travel.