How to get from Marrakech airport to the city center
The Marrakech – Menara airport is only 6 kilometers from the city center. Therefore, the journey is very fast, although it can present some complications if you don’t dare to bargain, so you will start the real Moroccan experience as soon as you land! We tell you how to get from Marrakech airport to the city center and tips to avoid overpaying.
HOW TO GET FROM MARRAKESH AIRPORT TO THE CITY CENTER
Taxi, the most comfortable way to go from Marrakech airport to the city center
Cabs in Morocco are very cheap, but can be very expensive for tourists. When you leave the terminal you will start to be assaulted offering cabs at exorbitant prices. They will even ask you 50€ for a 15 or 20 minutes ride, if it’s worth it, they have already made a day of it. It is very important that you do not get into the car without having agreed a price or make sure that they put the meter to zero. To avoid this, it is best to book a private transfer for 14€.
Private transfer from Marrakech airport to the city center
We recommend hiring a private transfer if you do not want to worry about being overcharged. In addition, the driver will accompany you to the door of your hotel or riad. This is especially useful if you arrive at night or are staying in the medina. There the streets are narrow, crowded and difficult to find your way around with luggage. The driver will wait for you at the arrivals terminal and take you to the door of your accommodation. It costs 14 €, a very reasonable price to start the trip quietly. Morocco Tours 8 Days
Petit cab
Petit cabs can accommodate up to 3 passengers. The official price to the center of Marrakech is 70 dirhams (7 €), although you will have to haggle a lot to get to pay that. Our advice is to never pay more than 100 dirhams (10€). Sometimes it is better to throw away 2€ than to fight and waste your time.
Don’t be afraid to haggle, remind them of the official rates even if they get nervous and go to another cab driver if it doesn’t seem right. At the worst case you can go a few meters away from the airport by the main avenue, there you will also find cabs and at a better price. There they are more likely to accept to put the taximeter.
Grand cab
If you choose a grand cab you will share a vehicle with other passengers. They fit up to 6 people and the official price for the whole vehicle is 100 dirhams (10€). We do not recommend this option because, being a tourist, they will try to make you pay more than the bill and you will also be cramped. If you want to share transport we think it is better to choose the bus.
Bus, the cheapest way to go from Marrakech airport to the city center
Bus 19 of Alsa, a good cheap option to go from Marrakech airport to the city center
Bus number 19 is a good idea to go from Marrakech airport to the center. It has several stops near the main hotels, ask the driver when you get on. The first stop (where most people get off) is usually Jamaa el Fna square. From there you can walk to any point in the medina. The trip takes about 20 minutes. The vehicle has space for luggage.
The ticket costs 30 dirhams (3 €) to be paid directly to the driver. If you take the return flight in less than two weeks you can buy the round-trip ticket for 50 dirhams (5€). They also accept payment in euros.
It is operated by the company Alsa and departs every 20 minutes from 6:15 am to 9:45 pm. Although that is the theory, because the driver waits as long as it takes for the bus to fill up a bit. We spent 45 minutes inside the bus waiting for it to start. To get to the bus stop you will have to walk about 100 meters straight out of the terminal. They are parked next to the entrance to the airport parking. Viajes a Marrakech
Local bus 11
If you are looking for something even cheaper to go from Marrakech airport to the center, you can walk a few minutes to reach the local bus stop number 11. The ticket costs only 6 dirhams (0.60 euros). Cross the airport parking, walk along the main avenue and turn right when you find the traffic circle. Walk about 100 meters more and you will find the bus stop.
A bus passes every half hour approximately. It stops at Jamaa el Fna square. We recommend this option if you do not have much luggage. With what you save, you can try the Moroccan gastronomy in one of our favorite restaurants in Marrakech. It is not a good idea to opt for this bus during the warmer months because you will be overwhelmed if it gets crowded.
Rent a car in Marrakech
Do you want to rent a car for a tour in Morocco? We recommend you to pick up the car once you have already visited Marrakech. It is not worth driving from Marrakech airport to the center.
The days you spend in the city you will not need the car at all. In fact, inside the medina cars are not even allowed. Therefore, it will be more economical for you to return to the airport to pick up the car once you leave Marrakech. This way you will only pay for the rental days you are going to drive 😉 Once out of the center, there are many cool places to visit near Marrakech. Tour del Marocco
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