Our Guide to the Atlantic Coast of Morocco

ATLANTIC COAST

 

   Airport:  Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) - (nearest to Oualidia)

Mohammed V International Airport is an international airport located in Nouasseur, approximately 30km south-east of Casablanca.

The airport offers free Wi-Fi (for 30 minutes at a time) and has a selection of Duty free shops for travellers to browse in Terminal 2. 

The airport is the largest in Morocco and there are direct flights from the UK and a range of other countries. 

Address: Route de Nouasseur, Casablanca, Morocco

Airport website: www.casablanca-airport.com/

    Airlines operating between the UK and Casablanca Airport 

The following airlines operate between the UK and Casablanca Airport: 

  • Royal Air Maroc; London Gatwick & Heathrow (Direct) 
  • A range of other European airlines fly indirectly from most UK airports

 

   Airport Transfers

Rental Car: 

The usual rental car providers operate from Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport. 

Public Transport: 

The CTM bus line will take you from the airport to the following destinations: Californie suburb, Boulevard Abdelmoumen, Boulevard Hassan II and Place de Bandoeng. There is a further bus line which will take you to the capital of Morocco, Rabat. 

Taxi:

Taxis are located at level 0, outside the arrivals area, and are available 24/7. 

Private Transfer: 

We can arrange a private transfer for our guests. This is by far the less stressful option as our drivers will know exactly where your final destination is. 

 

    Airport: Marrakech Menara (RAK) - (nearest airport to Essaouira)

Marrakech Menara Airport is situated just outside the city of Marrakech. Currently this is the closest airport to Essaouira with direct flights from the UK. The modern international terminal was completed in 2019 and there are duty free shops and a variety of different restaurants and bars in both the domestic and international terminals to enjoy while you wait for your flight.

Throughout the year flights operate to and from Marrakech Menara Airport to many European destinations.

Address: Marrakech, B.P. 13201, MOROCCO

Airport website: www.marrakesh-airport.com

    Airlines operating between the UK and Marrakech Menara Airport 

The following airlines operate between the UK and Marrakech Menara Airport:  

  • British Airways; London-Gatwick
  • EasyJet; London-Gatwick, Manchester, London-Luton
  • Ryanair; London-Stansted
  • Tui; London-Gatwick, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham
  • Royal Air Maroc; London-Gatwick
   Airport Transfers

Rental Car: 

The usual rental car providers operate from Marrakech Menara Airport. 

Public Transport: 

There bare shuttle buses from Marrakech Menara Airport to Essaouira.

Taxi:

Taxis are available 24/7. 

Private Transfer: 

We can arrange a private transfer for our guests. Transfer time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. This is by far the less stressful option as our drivers will know exactly where your final destination is. 

 

   Booking flights

The Turquoise Collection is an ATOL licence holder and can arrange flights on your behalf as part of a flight inclusive package holiday. Please contact us on +44 (0) 1449 770811 for a quote or send us an enquiry including your travel dates and preferred departure airport. 

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If you prefer to arrange your own flights you may find the link below helpful:

http://www.skyscanner.net/