Marrakech Menara Airport – RAK
The Marrakech Menara Airport is an international airport located in Marrakech, Morocco. It serves the capital city as well as region that surrounds it – the Marrakesh-Safi Region. RAK receives several international flights from Europe, Casablanca, and from some of the Arab World Nations. It is one of the busiest airports in the country and in 2018, it served an estimated 5.2 million passengers. The Moroccan Airports Authority and also by the Royal Air Force operates Marrakech Menara Airport. Aside from Marrakesh, the airport also serves the cities of Oulad Said, Tameslouht, and Tahannout.
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The RAK sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet. It serves as the focus city for the Royal Air Maroc, which is the national carrier. During the WWII, the U.S. Army Air Forces Air Transport Command used Marrakech Menara Airport as a cargo hub. There are two passenger terminals, housed in one large building. These have the capacity to handle 9 million passengers a year. The aircraft parking space can accommodate up to 14 Boeing 737s and four Boeing 747s. Some of the airlines that operate in Marrakech Menara Airport include Aegean Airlines, Air Arabia Maroc, British Airways, Qatar Airways, and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of airport hotels located near the airport. A 5-star property located just a 14-minute drive from the Marrakech Menara Airport is beautiful Adam Park Hotel & Spa Marrakech. If you are looking for budget-friendly rates, check out 4-star Dellarosa Boutique Hotel, located just 16 minutes from the airport.
Other airports that can serve as an alternative to Marrakech Menara Airport include the Mogador Airport in Essaouira, Morocco. Another option is the Ouarzazate Airport, located 211 kilometers away and serving the city of Ouarzazate, Morocco.
