Travelling from Granada Airport (GRX) to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Marrakech's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Granada.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GRX to RAK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Granada Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GRX and RAK:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Gran Canaria Airport
Handy information about Granada Airport (GRX)
Granada Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart GRX land on time.
Central Granada to Granada Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near GRX. Whether you have an early flight from Granada Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
Reserve a hotel near RAK if you're taking a late Granada Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Marrakech Menara Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and explore beyond Marrakech's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Marrakech Menara Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Marrakech Menara Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Marrakech. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Granada Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Marrakech. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Granada Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport for August if you want to go to Marrakech during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GRX to RAK sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Morocco
Casablanca is just one of the many cities in Morocco waiting to be explored after you've experienced Marrakech. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Mosquée, Hassan II Mosque and Hassan II Mosque Museum.
If you want to check out another side of Morocco, consider Rabat, about 290 kilometres north of Marrakech. Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V are among the biggest draws.