13 Wonderful Things to Do in Marrakech

How to Get to Marrakech & Get Around

// Bus From Marrakech Airport to City Centre

This is the cheapest way to get from the airport to your accommodation, costing 30 dh return per person (return must be used within two weeks).

You’ll need to hop on bus #19 leaving from outside the terminal. It’s about an 800 metre walk, but is clearly sign-posted. Buses leave every 20-30 minutes between 6 am and 12.15 am.

The bus stops in Plaza Jemaa El Fna (where you’ll likely get off) and then the Bab Doukkala Bus Station.

// Taxi from Marrakech Airport to City Centre

The fares from the airport are fixed (some taxi drivers may need reminding of this!), but perhaps somewhat confusingly there are two types of taxi which you can take from the airport: Petit Taxis and Grand Taxis.

Petit Taxis hold up to three passengers and cost 70 dh to the city centre, and 100 dh to the La Palmeraie suburb.

Grand Taxis seat up to six people, and cost 100 dh for the city centre, and 100 dh to the La Palmeraie suburb.

// Private Transfer

Whilst some private transfers can work out a little over the odds, this one from Marrakech Airport is pretty good value – and actually what we’d use next time we return.

They charge a flat rate of around £16 for groups upto seven, and can be bought for just arrival, departure or as a return.

Book it here.

An important note for taxis and private transfers is that as many sections of the medina is inaccessible to cars, if you are staying in a Riad, you will likely be dropped off a couple of hundred metres away.

Due to this, it’s a good idea to have arranged with your accommodation owner to come meet you at the drop-off point (especially if arriving at night), so as to prevent getting lost and wandering around in the dark. Unfortunately, we speak here from experience!

// How to Get Around Marrakech

For the vast majority of your time in Marrakech, your two feet will be enough – especially as many of the best things to do in Marrakech are in the car-free, labyrinthine streets of the medina when you have not choice but to walk!

For any attractions outside of the city centre, or towards the La Palmeraie suburb, we’d recommend jumping in a cab.

You can find taxi ranks outside of the medina walls, or alternatively get your accommodation to arrange one for you.

Alternatively, you could be part of Africa’s first bike-sharing movement and grab a pair of wheels from Medina Bike. Day passes cost 50 dh and allow three hours worth of rides for a 24 hour period (unfortunately it’s no longer in business).