MAN → RAK
Manchester to Marrakech
- Route
- MAN → RAK
- Distance
- 1,531 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 3h 30m
- With one stop
- usually 6h 15m–8h 15m
- Arrive at
- Marrakesh Menara Airport
- Local time
- UTC+1 (UTC+0 during Ramadan)
Leaving from Manchester
The north’s biggest airport, with its own railway station and direct trains across the north of England. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers connecting Manchester to South Asia, Africa and the Far East.
Arriving in Marrakech
The medina, the souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa square, with the Atlas mountains on the horizon.
Connections and timing
Typical connecting points on this route: Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Best time to go: march to May and September to November.
Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.
Other UK airports to Marrakech
- London Heathrow
- London Gatwick
- London Stansted
- Birmingham
- Leeds Bradford
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Newcastle
- Bristol
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from Manchester to Marrakech?
- The two airports are about 1,531 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 3h 30m. With one connection, most journeys take 6h 15m to 8h 15m door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from Manchester to Marrakech?
- It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
- Which airport will I land at?
- Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK).
- How can I get the cheapest fare?
- Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.