Flying from Sale Airport (RBA) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Marrakech's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rabat.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your RBA to RAK flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sale Airport to Menara Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between RBA and RAK:
Marseille Provence Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sale Airport (RBA) to Menara Airport (RAK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sale Airport to Menara Airport flight is 41 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 137 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from RBA to RAK, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Sale Airport to Menara Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from RBA to RAK.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sale Airport to Menara Airport.
Handy information about Sale Airport (RBA)
Of the flights that depart from Sale Airport, 70.83% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Rabat to Sale Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sale Airport to Menara Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near RBA:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
Consider booking a hotel near RAK if you have a late Sale Airport to Menara Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Menara Airport rental car and discover Marrakech and beyond with your own wheels. AddCar, Locationauto and united rent a car are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Menara Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Marrakech. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
March is the busiest month for flights from Sale Airport to Menara Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Marrakech in April.
When reserving your flight from Sale Airport to Menara Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Marrakech, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RBA to RAK in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Morocco
Casablanca is just one of the many cities in Morocco waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Marrakech. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Rabat is another favourite destination in Morocco and is around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech. No journey is complete without visiting Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.