Car Hire Marrakech Airport

Landing at Menara Airport in Marrakech and then venturing out into the ancient city is like being in a time machine – the airport is bang up to date in the 21st century whilst parts of the city of Marrakech have not changed for thousands of years.

The airport is only 6km out of the city of Marrakech, making it ideal for a short break. If hiring a car at the airport, all the main international rental companies are represented in the arrivals area, together with several local ones. When you have collected your car, it is an easy 10–15-minute drive into the city.

Having collected your hire car from the airport, head into the city for a feast for the senses. Your first evening should be spent at the Djema El-Fna square, one of the world’s busiest. There at night, every square inch is packed with stalls selling wonderful spicy Moroccan food whilst entertainers sing, dance, play instruments and tell stories to anyone who is prepared to listen.

During the day, the musicians are replaced with snake charmers! From there, walk to the Kouloubia Mosque whose minaret is an icon of the city. At night it is beautifully illuminated.