The medina is pedestrian, with narrow lanes where you walk. Beyond it, petits taxis are cheap, and buses and ride-hailing cover the modern city.
From the airport
The airport is about 15 minutes from the medina. Take the bus 19 to Jemaa el-Fnaa, or a taxi with an agreed fare.
Tickets and passes
There is no tourist pass; pay cash for taxis and buses.
Practical tips
- Petit taxis (beige) are for in-town trips and should use the meter.
- Ask your riad to arrange airport pickup, because medina lanes are hard to find.
- Beware of motorbikes in the narrow lanes.
- Hire a guide for the first day in the medina to learn your way around.
What to avoid
Following 'helpful' strangers who offer to guide you to your hotel.
Seeing Marrakech on foot
Walk in the medina and take petits taxis for longer trips. Insist on the meter, or agree the price first.
Prices, ticket rules and safety conditions change. Treat this as a starting point and check official sources and your government's travel advice before you go.
Marrakech getting around questions
How do I get from the airport to central Marrakech?
The airport is about 15 minutes from the medina. Take the bus 19 to Jemaa el-Fnaa, or a taxi with an agreed fare.
Which ticket should I buy in Marrakech?
There is no tourist pass; pay cash for taxis and buses.
What is the best way to get around Marrakech?
The medina is pedestrian, with narrow lanes where you walk. Beyond it, petits taxis are cheap, and buses and ride-hailing cover the modern city.