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Marrakech Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Marrakech Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

There were few comfortable sofas inside, where would be very comfortable to sleep, but the staff woke me up to note that airport is closing now and i must leave. – Ainis

RAK Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Marrakech Menara Airport.

What to Expect

Marrakech Airport (code: RAK) has two modern passenger terminals housed under one large building. There are a variety of shops available both landside and airside, though dining options are limited, and their opening hours may be, too. WiFi is available to help pass the time. Additional services and comforts—including showers—can be found through fee-based access to one of the airport’s first class lounges. See our Airport Lounges section for locations and rates.

Sleeping in Marrakech Airport

marrakech airport guideTravellers who have attempted to sleep in this airport report numerous problems. Seating is described as especially uncomfortable, and is generally located near automatic doors. Travellers attempting to sleep in the airport report being stared at by other passengers, and have been woken up and asked to move by security, especially when trying to sleep on the floor. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.

Good to Know

Travellers report that taxi drivers often fail to follow the official rate, overcharge and demand large tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information.  For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Marrakech Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

airport loungeAirport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!

  • Pearl Lounge (Departures) – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, 1st floor, after Security Checks and Passport Control. Showers are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
  • Pearl Lounge (Arrivals) – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Ground Floor before Pass Control. Showers are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.

Airline Lounges

If you are a First or Business Class traveller you may have access to the lounges listed below. For more information, check the airline’s website.

  • Royal Air Maroc Oasis Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside.

Related Pages: Marrakech Airport Lounges

airport hotelsAirport Hotels

While there are no hotels directly at Marrakech Airport, the hotels in the city center are only 10-20 minutes away.  Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Marrakech, search deals and read traveller reviews.

wifiAirport WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Marrakech Airport.

airport infoMore Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans.

Currency Exchange – There are several currency exchange kiosks available. Location and hours: unknown.

Duty Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available airside in Departures. Newspapers, snacks, and a variety of Moroccan crafts and clothing are sold in shops located throughout the airport.

Food & Drinks – Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. At the time of this update, we are unable to confirm the availability of any 24-hour dining options.

Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.

Medical Services – Urgent and emergency medical care is available 24 hours a day at the Emergency Medical Unit (UMU).

Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Pharmacy – Ali Ait Sayad Pharmacy. Location: Terminal 1, Landside, Arrivals. Hours: unknown.

Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Showers – Showers can be found inside the Pearl Lounges. [ see Airport Lounges above ]

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

airport hoursAirport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

airlinesAirlines

Marrakech airport is served by the following airlines: Air Arabia • Air France • Austrian Airlines • Binter Canaria • British Airways • Corendon Airlines • EasyJet • Edelweiss • Eurowings • German Wings • Iberia • Jetair Fly • Lufthansa • Luxair • Mistral Air • NIKI • Norwegian • Privilege Style • Royal Air Maroc • Ryanair • Sata • SunExpress • Swiss • TAP Portugal • Thomson Fly • Transavia • Travel Service • Turkish Airlines • Volotea • Vueling • Wizz Air.

transportationTransportation

Buses

There is a bus connecting the airport to the city centre which departs every 20 minutes.

Car Rentals

Air Car • Avis • Budget/Locasam • Dbilij • EBooking Car • Ennasr Car • Europe Car • France Car • Location • Hertz. Car Rentals counters are located in Terminal 1.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

A large taxi area can be found outside the terminal at the airport esplanade.

Last updated: 2024-01-31

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.