Passport / Visa

Citizens of the European Union, as well as the United States, Australia, and dozens of world countries can enter and remain in Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days. Look up individual prerequisites prior to travel in order to possibly apply for visa in time.

• Web:

  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Morocco

Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)

Menara Airport is located 6 km from Marrakesh. Bus number 19 runs to Djemaa el-Fna every 20 minutes during the week and less frequently during weekends and public holidays. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. A taxi for maximum 5 people plus baggage from the airport to the city centre takes about 20 minutes. Agree on the price before taking off.

• Web:

  www.onda.ma/en/Our-Airports/Marrakech-Ménara-Airport

• Address:

  Aéroport Marrakech Ménara, Marrakesh

• Phone:

  +212 5 2444 7910

Public Transport

The primary hub for intercity and local buses in Marrakech is Bab Doukkala Station, with most routes stopping at Djemaa El-Fna and Place Youssef Ben Tachfine. For train travel, head to the Marrakech Train Station. Established in 1923 during the French protectorate era, the original station was situated on Hasan II Avenue and functioned as the rail network's terminus. A new, larger station was unveiled in 2008, just adjacent to the old one and closer to the city centre. Designed to accommodate future rail extensions to Agadir and Laayoune, the modern station also offers shopping and dining options. Direct trains run daily to Fez via Casablanca Voyageurs, with two more direct connections to Tangier. Transfers for Oujda and Mohammed V International Airport are also available, and additional routes to Tangier can be accessed with a change in Casablanca.

• Web:

  www.alsa.ma

Taxis

Taxi is the favoured method of transport around Marrakesh. There are small taxis (petits taxis) which can take up to three passengers. For destinations further afield, there are large taxis (grands taxis). Prices are reasonable but should be agreed in advance.

Electricity

In Morocco, you will encounter two types of electrical outlets: Type C and Type E, both with round prongs. The country's electrical system runs on a 220V supply voltage and a frequency of 50Hz. Make sure to bring appropriate adaptors if your devices are not compatible with these specifications.

Pharmacy

You don't have to go far to find a pharmacy since there are a lot of them in the city, particularly in the area of avenue Mohammed V between Place Abdelmoumen Ben Ali and Place de la Liberté. A sign in the window indicates which pharmacies are open after-hours.

• Address:

  Pharmacie El Filali, Rue Khalid ben el-Oualid, Marrakesh

• Phone:

  +212 5244 32700

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 9am–12:30pm / 3pm–7:30pm; Sat & Sun closed