Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Menara Airport.
Marrakech's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Zurich.
Flights from ZRH to RAK start at 05:45 — the first with Edelweiss Air. The last departure is at 15:10 with Edelweiss Air. In total, you can choose from four weekly Zurich Airport to Menara Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ZRH to RAK flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Marrakech (and then discovering more of Morocco!) is easy with Edelweiss Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Menara Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Edelweiss Air on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Menara Airport (RAK)
82 € is the lowest price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Menara Airport flight. Return flights start from 154 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from ZRH to RAK, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Menara Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights leaving from Zurich Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near ZRH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Menara Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
Consider booking a hotel close to RAK if you're catching a late Zurich Airport to Menara Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Menara Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and discover more of Marrakech and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Menara Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
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.
It'll take around 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
March is the most popular month for flights from Zurich Airport to Menara Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Marrakech in April.
Before locking in your flight from Zurich Airport to Menara Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Marrakech, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to RAK in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Morocco
You've done Marrakech, now it's time to explore other corners of Morocco. Travel about 225 kilometres north to Casablanca to tick off its leading sights. From Hassan II Mosque to La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Rabat is another standout destination in Morocco and is around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech. No journey is complete without seeing Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.
