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Airports / Morocco / RAK
Large airport · RAK
Marrakesh Menara Airport.
Marrakesh, Morocco · 1,545 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.7/5
Google rating
12,781 ratings
0
Operators based
1,545
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Marrakesh, MoroccoELEV 1,545 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.7
Google rating
12,781
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,545
Field elevation
feet above sea level
70
Nearest alternate
nm to OZZ
Field standing
70 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ouarzazate International Airport (OZZ).
Overview
Marrakesh Menara Airport, listed as GMMX / RAK, is a large commercial airport in Marrakesh, Morocco. The field lies at an elevation of 1,545 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
RAK has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Ouarzazate International Airport (OZZ, 70 nm), Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU, 85 nm), and Beni Mellal Airport (BEM, 100 nm). RAK offers a single 10,170-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Marrakech, Morocco destination guide. The airport is also known as Marakesh and Marrakesh. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from RAK, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff all friendly”
Clare King5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
GMMX
IATA
RAK
FAA / Local
GMMX
Elevation
1,545 ft
Coordinates
31.6048° N · 8.0358° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Morocco fields
state range 10–3,782 ft
At 1,545 ft, RAK sits higher than 58% of the 19 Morocco fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,170 ft
- 10/2810,170 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,170 ft
RAK's 10,170 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 70nmOZZOuarzazate International AirportOuarzazate
- 85nmESUEssaouira-Mogador AirportEssaouira
- 100nmBEMBeni Mellal AirportOulad Yaich
- 105nmAGAAl Massira AirportAgadir (Temsia)
- 108nmCMNMohammed V International AirportCasablanca
- 138nmOZGZagora AirportZagora
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapGMMX · Marrakesh Menara Airport · Marrakesh, Morocco
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RAK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,030 nm | 7h 27m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,170 nm | 7h 46m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,350 nm | 8h 11m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,721 nm | 9h 3m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,752 nm | 9h 8m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,753 nm | 9h 8m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,819 nm | 9h 17m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,359 nm | 10h 32m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RAK?
- Marrakesh Menara Airport's longest paved runway is 10,170 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at RAK?
- Marrakesh Menara Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,170 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to RAK?
- The closest alternate is Ouarzazate International Airport (OZZ), about 70 nm away, followed by Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU) at 85 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RAK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 27m (3,030 nm), New York about 7h 46m (3,170 nm), Washington DC about 8h 11m (3,350 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.