Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Menara Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Marrakech's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Amsterdam.
Choose from 20 weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Menara Airport flights. The 05:10 departure with Transavia is the earliest you can take. Transavia operates the last service of the day at 17:10.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AMS to RAK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Transavia offers direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Menara Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Marrakech — and maybe even more of Morocco if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with Transavia on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Menara Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between AMS and RAK:
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Menara Airport (RAK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Menara Airport flight is $122. A return plane ticket right now is $215. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from AMS to RAK, book your trip nine months ahead of your departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Menara Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from AMS to RAK.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
67.93% of flights that take off from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol reach their destination on schedule.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Menara Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
If you're landing on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Menara Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near RAK:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Menara Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car to explore Marrakech and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Menara Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Marrakech. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Menara Airport is April, while March is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Marrakech based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Menara Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Marrakech, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to RAK sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Morocco
You've done Marrakech, now it's time to discover more of Morocco. Journey about 225 kilometres north to Casablanca to tick off its leading attractions. From Hassan II Mosque to La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Rabat is another well-known destination in Morocco and is around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech. No journey is complete without dropping by Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.