Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Marrakech's timezone is UTC+1, making Marrakech one hour behind Cairo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CAI to RAK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Menara Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAI and RAK:
Valencia Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Menara Airport (RAK)
At the moment, $210 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Menara Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $295. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CAI to RAK, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Cairo International Airport to Menara Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CAI to RAK by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cairo International Airport to Menara Airport.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairo International Airport, data shows 63.38% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Cairo International Airport from central Cairo, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Menara Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near CAI:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
If you're landing on a late Cairo International Airport to Menara Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near RAK:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Menara Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and explore beyond Marrakech's main sights.
Booking your ride from Menara Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Menara Airport to the centre of Marrakech has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
It typically takes 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Menara Airport. March is the most popular month to head to Marrakech. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Cairo International Airport to Menara Airport for August if you want to visit Marrakech during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CAI to RAK in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Morocco
Marrakech has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Morocco you should also see. About 225 kilometres north of Marrakech, a trip to Casablanca will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Rabat is another sought-after 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.