Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Marrakech's timezone is UTC+1, making Marrakech three hours behind Dubai.
Your DXB to RAK flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Menara Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DXB and RAK:
Ben Gurion International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Menara Airport (RAK)
At the moment, $270 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Menara Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $701. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from DXB to RAK, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport to Menara Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DXB to RAK.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Menara Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.31% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dubai Airport to Menara Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near DXB:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
If you're landing on a late Dubai Airport to Menara Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation 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 and explore beyond Marrakech's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Menara Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
From Menara Airport, Marrakech is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to Menara Airport is April, while March is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Marrakech based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Dubai Airport to Menara Airport for August if you'd like to go to Marrakech during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 40ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to RAK in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Morocco
Marrakech is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Morocco you'll want to see. Around 225 kilometres north of Marrakech, a visit to Casablanca will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech, Rabat is another essential stop in Morocco. Experience major highlights starting with Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.
