Major tourist hub
Morocco's second airport, low-cost and full-service flights from across Europe.
Menara Airport Marrakech
Complete guide to Marrakech Menara International Airport: practical info, access, getting around, nearby destinations and tips for arriving in the red city.
Morocco's 2nd airport : Menara airport handles over 6 million passengers a year and sits just 6 km from the medina — only 10 minutes by car.
Key info about the airport
Why Menara is strategic for your stay
European connections
Direct flights from Paris, London, Madrid, Brussels, Geneva, Milan and many more.
Right next to the city
Only 6 km from downtown, 10 min by car — one of the closest international airports to a city.
Remarkable architecture
Terminal with moucharabieh patterns, award-winning design, Moroccan atmosphere from the start.
Getting around from Menara Airport
- Official taxi (fixed fare): 100 MAD to medina/Gueliz by day, 150 MAD at night
- Bus 19 (Alsa): direct to Jemaa el-Fnaa, 30 MAD round-trip, every 20-30 min
- Car rental: agencies at the arrivals exit, ideal for day-trips
- Hotel shuttle: most riads and hotels offer transfers (book in advance)
Nearby districts and destinations
Main destinations accessible from Menara
Marrakech Medina
Jemaa el-Fnaa, souks, riads — UNESCO-listed historic center, 10 min by car.
Gueliz / Hivernage
Modern districts, international hotels, restaurants and chic shopping.
Palmeraie
Palm oasis, luxury hotels, golf courses and outdoor activities.
Ourika Valley
First slope of the Atlas, waterfalls and Berber villages — full-day trip.
Major tourist points of interest
Jemaa el-Fnaa
6 kmLegendary UNESCO square, storytellers, snake charmers, open-air dining at night.
Majorelle Garden
5 kmYves Saint Laurent's garden in Majorelle blue, museum and boutique nearby.
Bahia Palace
6 km19th-century palace, zellige mosaics and Andalusian gardens.
Ben Youssef Madrasa
7 km16th-century Quranic school, jewel of Marinid art.
Agafay Desert
30 kmStone desert at Marrakech's doorstep, Berber dinners and quad rides.
Ouzoud Waterfalls
150 kmMorocco's tallest waterfalls (110 m), day-trip to the Middle Atlas.
Practical tips
Leaving the airport
Follow Route de l'Aéroport then Avenue Mohammed VI for Gueliz, or Bab Jdid for the medina. 10-15 min outside rush hours.
Airport parking
Short-stay (P1) free for 15 min, then 10 MAD/h. Long-stay P2: 70 MAD/day.
Main routes
Medina 6 km, Essaouira 190 km (2h30), Ourika 60 km (1h), Ouarzazate 200 km (4h), Agadir 250 km (3h).
Best timing
Avoid noon-2 pm (summer heat, 45°C+) and 5-7 pm (office close). Best: early morning or evening.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything about arriving at Menara
No, just 6 km — 10-15 min by car or taxi. One of the closest international airports to a city worldwide.