Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
The timezone in Marrakech is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Durham.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to RAK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Menara Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and RAK:
London Heathrow Airport
Keflavik International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Menara Airport (RAK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Menara Airport flight is $900. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $1,307. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to RAK if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Menara Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from RDU to RAK.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from RDU arrive on schedule 80.09% of the time.
To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Menara Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Menara Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RAK instead:
Explore without limits with a Menara Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and venture far and wide through Marrakech and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Menara Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
March is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Menara Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Marrakech in April.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Menara Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marrakech, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 40ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to RAK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Morocco
Casablanca is just one of the many places in Morocco waiting to be explored 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.
Around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech, Rabat is another favourite stop in Morocco. Experience major highlights starting with Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.