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Marrakech Menara Airport
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Marrakech Menara Airport
Full Airport Name
Marrakech Menara Airport
Address
Marrakech, Morocco
Airport Code
RAK
Country Code
212
Telephone
081 000 224 or (024) 447 910
Fax
None
E-mail
Via the airport's website
Website
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT
Location
The airport is located 6km (4 miles) to the southwest of Marrakech.
Airport News
Terminal 1 was recently refurbished and expanded to increase capacity to 2.5 million passengers. A new 46,500 sq m (500,521 sq ft) terminal with capacity for 4 million passengers is scheduled for completion by 2008.
Driving Directions
The airport is located only 6km (4 miles) southwest of the city centre. Drive down Avenue de la Menara and follow the signs to the airport.
Car Parking
There is one car park at the airport. Located near the terminal building, it has 363 parking spaces.
Car Hire
The following car hire companies are available at the airport: Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz.
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Public Transport
Road: 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.
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.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Facilities at the airport are basic. Travellers needing assistance at the airport should contact their airline about this before travel.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport. Sofitel Marrakech (tel: (024) 425 600), Riad Kniza (tel: (024) 376 942), Ibis Moussafir Marrakech Palmeraie (tel: (024) 334 020) and Kenzi Semaris (tel: (024) 431 377) are all located in Marrakech, within 10-15 minutes from the airport.
Current weather report - Marrakech Menara Airport
Weather
Max
Min
Today
100°F
38°C
75°F
24°C
Saturday
104°F
40°C
75°F
24°C
Sunday
103°F
39°C
72°F
22°C
Monday
98°F
37°C
69°F
21°C
Tuesday
97°F
36°C
70°F
21°C
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Full Airport Name
Marrakech Menara Airport
Address
Marrakech, Morocco
Airport Code
RAK
Country Code
212
Telephone
081 000 224 or (024) 447 910
Fax
None
Via the airport's website
Website
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT
Location
The airport is located 6km (4 miles) to the southwest of Marrakech.
Airport News
Terminal 1 was recently refurbished and expanded to increase capacity to 2.5 million passengers. A new 46,500 sq m (500,521 sq ft) terminal with capacity for 4 million passengers is scheduled for completion by 2008.
Driving Directions
The airport is located only 6km (4 miles) southwest of the city centre. Drive down Avenue de la Menara and follow the signs to the airport.
Car Parking
There is one car park at the airport. Located near the terminal building, it has 363 parking spaces.
Car Hire
The following car hire companies are available at the airport: Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz.
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Public Transport
Road: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Facilities at the airport are basic. Travellers needing assistance at the airport should contact their airline about this before travel.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport. Sofitel Marrakech (tel: (024) 425 600), Riad Kniza (tel: (024) 376 942), Ibis Moussafir Marrakech Palmeraie (tel: (024) 334 020) and Kenzi Semaris (tel: (024) 431 377) are all located in Marrakech, within 10-15 minutes from the airport.
Current weather report - Marrakech Menara Airport
Weather |
Max |
Min |
|
| Today |
|
100°F 38°C |
75°F 24°C |
| Saturday |
|
104°F 40°C |
75°F 24°C |
| Sunday |
|
103°F 39°C |
72°F 22°C |
| Monday |
|
98°F 37°C |
69°F 21°C |
| Tuesday |
|
97°F 36°C |
70°F 21°C |
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