How to get around Marrakech during your stay?
Wondering how to get to Marrakech from Menara Airport or how to get around the city once you're there? Discover here all the means of transport available to get around easily: car, bus, taxi, horse-drawn carriage, and much more. We offer you our best advice to fully enjoy your travels in Marrakech and live a unique experience in this fascinating city.
Getting around Marrakech
For you move to Marrakech, several options are available to you: on foot, by car, by bike or by scooter, depending on your needs and desires. In case of extreme heat or to save time, the network of ALSA bus, consisting of urban and electric buses, is well developed and very affordable, with a fare of 4 dirhams per trip the taxis, omnipresent, also offer a practical and rapid means, with regulated rates (70 dirhams during the day et 100 dirhams per night for the journey between theairport and the city center). From theMarrakech-Menara Airport, located at 3 kilometers from the center, you can opt for the bus no. 19, which runs between 6 a.m. and 21:30 p.m. every 20 minutes (30 dirhams per trip), or for a taxi available at all hours. If you are staying in the Palm grove or plan some excursions outside Marrakech, the car rental is ideal, with prices around 30 euros per day from local or international agencies such as Hertz, Sixt, and Avis.
Getting around the region
For moving around the region and within the country, several options are available. trains serve major cities, but the bus remains the most economical means of transport. local companies cover the entire territory, offering solutions adapted to all distances.
THE BUS
Regular lines of the company ALSA allow you to reach towns located a few dozen kilometers away Marrakech. For longer journeys, providers such as Supr@tours (subsidiary of ONCF, equivalent to SNCF) and CTM provide efficient connections to Essaouira, Safi, Agadir ou Ouarzazate. The gare routière it is located at Bab Doukkala, where you can buy your tickets directly in the lobby.
TAXIS
By going to the taxi stations, especially near the Koutoubiain Sidi Mimoun, or Bab Doukkala, you can negotiate a ride with a driver. The collective taxis provide regular connections to surrounding towns, but their operation is spartan, as the journey only begins once the taxi is full. You will be sharing the vehicle with other passengers, which can make the wait longer.
TOURIST TRANSPORT
To explore the surrounding area in small groups, the tourist minibuses are a great option. These tours often include the transportation, photo stops, and visits from craft cooperatives. Many agencies are located in the medina or to Gueliz.
CAR OR MOBYLET RENTAL
The rental agencies are numerous in Marrakech, offering cars or motorcycles for more flexibility in your travels.
ARTTM: Your Partner for Quality Tourist Transport in the Marrakech-Safi Region.
The Marrakech-Safi Regional Tourist Transport Association (ARTTM) brings together professionals committed to providing safe, comfortable, and tailored tourist transport services. With a network covering the entire region, ARTTM ensures reliable services for travelers looking for unique experiences.
- Tel: 0619-767614
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