Getting a Taxi from Marrakech Airport to Medina

Today we will discuss how to get a taxi from Marrakech airport to Medina old town.

Named the “Red City” among other nicknames, Marrakech has one of the largest Medinas in Morocco. A historic city with red walls, and that is the origin of its name. It is home to many monuments and historical sites that make it one of the main tourist destinations in the country.

In Marrakech, people get to explore and experience a different world with a unique society, in addition to different aspects of the true Moroccan culture, therefore it is the right Moroccan city to learn about Moroccan history, society, culture, traditions, and manners.

The total distance from Marrakech airport to old town Medina is 5 km. There are different transportation options to get there and it all depends on your budget, how much time you got and the level of comfort that you are looking for.

If you are traveling on a budget, there are some buses that will take you from the Marrakesh airport to downtown. Keep in mind that in general, these buses don’t meet comfort transportation standards and you will probably spend a lot of time waiting for the right buses to come, but on the other hand, it will cost you just 4 Moroccan Dirhams/0.4 € to buy a one-way ticket to get to your destination and the bus trips take up to 30 minutes. The bus numbers that you will need to look for are 11, 12, 18, 20, and 33 and they depart 500 meters from the stations (at Avenue Guemassa).

How to get a taxi from Marrakech airport to Medina old town?

The second option that will help you to get from Marrakesh airport to Medina old town is taxis. Taxis in Marrakech are the most convenient way to get to the center of Marrakech from Menara Airport. Before getting in, we advise you to fix the price with the taxi driver because some will try to charge you overpriced costs after arriving at your destination.

Once leaving the Marrakech airport building, look for the stairs leading to the taxis area. There is a staff member redirecting visitors to empty taxis and he will show you, available drivers. Small taxis run only within city limits and can only carry 3 people and Big Taxis can transport up to 6 people.

The road to the old town of Marrakech is a bit longer and often more crowded than the city center, therefore the journey will take from 15 minutes to 25 minutes by Taxi.

The cost for a small Taxi to get you from the Marrakesh airport to Medina is 70 Moroccan Dirhams/ 7€ during daytime and 100 Moroccan Dirhams/ 10€ during nighttime. However, a Big Taxi will cost you 17 Moroccan Dirhams/ 1.7€ during daytime and 25 Moroccan Dirhams/ 2.5€ during nighttime.

Note that you will be transported with other passengers if you decide to take a big taxi or you can pay for all 6 places in case you are traveling in a group. And if your hotel is outside the city you will need to pay an additional 50 Moroccan Dirhams/5€.

Although the common practice is to charge through a taximeter and These prices are the official regulated prices in Morocco, but most taxi drivers won’t respect them, so we advise you to negotiate a price from 70 Moroccan Dirhams to 150 Moroccan Dirhams and as we mentioned before always negotiate before taking the ride.

You can also book a taxi through private Marrakech airport transfers, if you have booked an airport transfer, your driver will meet you outside the airport, right after you exit the main gate. Only certain drivers are allowed to stay at the airport at the arrival gate. This will cost you extra charges but not something crazy.

Marrakech has many tourist sites to see. Places like the Jemaa-El-Fna, the Saadian Tombs, the Almoravides Qoubba, the last trace of the Almoravides, as well as the Shrob ou Shof Fountain are not to be missed.

The visit of some religious sites such as the Koutoubia Mosque, the Golden Apples Mosque, or the El Mouassine Mosque with its fountain is not to be overlooked to better discover the city.

Tourists can also explore monuments such as the Bahia Palace, the Menara Gardens, the Majorelle Garden, the El Badi Palace, and the Agdal Gardens.

The various museums are a must-visit too like The Marrakech Museum, the Museum of Islamic Art, the Tiskiwin Museum, and the Dar Si Said Museum that welcomes those who love cultural adventures. Tourists can as well visit The main souks that make the city famous like the Souk Ahiak (fabrics), the Souk Attatine, the Souk Dlala (djellabas), the Souk El Kebir (leather), the Souk Eloustat, and the Souk of the jewelers.

By planning your journey ahead, you are guaranteed to spend some really nice moments in the red city and its wonderful places. We hope that these instructions guide on how to get a taxi from Marrakech airport to the Medina old town will help you to start your Moroccan journey smoothly. Keep in mind that some prices may change due to the coronavirus situation. Taxis number of places may be reduced to limit people’s connections in the same place, so some prices may rise. Masks are mandatory around the city or you will be receiving a 300 Moroccan Dirhams violation ticket.

And Before considering the trip abroad in this exceptional situation, we invite you to inform yourself and to follow the official recommendations of your country of residence and of the Moroccan authorities. It is essential to get info from official sources whose content is updated frequently. The information concerning the Covid-19 pandemic is evolving rapidly, so it is important to follow in real-time the impacts of the health crisis and during your trip, hence stay well informed.