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- Marrakech Airport
Marrakech Airport
The airport is situated four miles (6km) south-west of
Marrakech.
Information & Facts
Airport Taxis
Taxis that will take passengers to the city centre are available
just outside the terminal. A sign shows the advised payment which
is usually down from US$17 and generally more expensive at night.
Fares should determined before transport and the ride should be
between 15 and 20 minutes.
Car Parking
Parking is charged at MAD 5 for up to four hours, MAD 10 for up
to 12 hours, and MAD 20 per day.
Car Rental
There are a few car rental companies with offices in
Marrakech-Menara, including Sixt, National, Hertz, Avis, Europcar,
ADA and a few other local companies. Driving in Marrakech is a bit
of a thrill sport however, with aggressive drivers and little
parking.
City Transfers
Bus: There is a shuttle bus (No. 19) running from the airport
every hour between 6am and 12:25am, and to the airport between 6am
and 11:40pm. It goes via Hivernage, Jemaa El Fna, Bab Doukkala,
Gueliz, ONCF Station. A one-way trip is MAD 20.
Taxi: 'Petit' taxis are available at Parking Lot 1, and the fare
should be about MAD 80, with a 50 percent increase at night. Larger
taxis are available at increased rates.
Contacts
Departure Tax
Facilities
Money and communications: There are ATMs, banks and currency
exchange facilities available.
Luggage: Lost luggage queries are handled by individual
airlines. Conference and business: There isn't much in the way of
conference and business facilities in the airport, but nearby
hotels have good options. Other facilities: There are handicapped
facilities, as well as shops and restaurants in the airport.
Wi-fi: There is no wi-fi available at the airport, although
several hotels nearby do have free wi-fi.
Information: There is an information desk in the airport,
however it is often left unattended.
Shopping: There is duty-free shopping at the airport with the
usual selection of alcohol, tobacco and perfume. There are also a
few craft and souvenir stores, and a Lacoste shop in Terminal
1.
Food and Drink: The airport has a few cafés, and a Moroccan
pastry shop in Terminal 2.
Language
Arabic is the official language, but eight other
languages are also spoken including Berber, French and Spanish.
English is generally understood in the tourist areas, but French is
the most widely spoken.
Money
The unit of currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD), which is
divided into 100 centimes. ATMs are available in the larger towns,
but can be unreliable; currency can be exchanged at banks or
official bureaux de changes, which are also widespread in major
towns. Dirhams cannot be obtained or exchanged outside Morocco and
receipts must be retained as proof of legal currency exchange, as
well as in order to re-exchange money when departing. Major credit
cards are accepted in the larger shops, hotels and restaurants.
Travellers cheques can be used in tourist areas, but are not
prevalent; they are best taken in Euros or Pounds Stirling.
Terminal Transfers
The terminals are within walking distance of each other.