# Marrakech airport to the medina: planning your arrival https://www.riadtajania.com/en/guides/marrakech-airport-medina/ The details to confirm before travelling to a riad in the old city. By the Riad Tajania team Updated: 2026-10-22 ## At a glance Arrange the airport meeting point with your host before travelling. For Riad Tajania, share your flight details and ask for the confirmed transfer price and the final walking directions through the medina. ## Start with the exact address Riad Tajania is at 29, Derb Bouderba, rue el Bahia, Medina, 40000 Marrakech. Save the address and the team’s mobile number before setting out. A map pin is useful for orientation, but it does not confirm that a vehicle can reach the front door. Ask for the precise meeting or drop-off point and the route for the final part of the arrival. ## Request an airport transfer in advance Airport transfers can be arranged on request. Send your flight details and intended arrival date to the riad and wait for confirmation of the meeting point, timing and current charge. If you need a particular vehicle arrangement, mention it before agreeing to the service. A transfer enquiry is separate from a completed room reservation and should be confirmed with the team. ## Allow for the final part on foot The riad is inside the medina, where the last stretch may be on foot. Ask how the drop-off point connects to the riad and discuss any luggage or mobility needs in advance. Do not assume porter assistance, step-free access or a particular walking time. Clear instructions agreed with your host are more useful than following a route that was planned for a car. ## If you organise your own transport Confirm the destination and the complete charge with your chosen transport provider before travelling. Give the driver the drop-off point supplied by the riad. Keep the team’s contact details available in case you need help finding the riad. If driving, ask the riad for nearby parking information and confirm the current arrangements rather than assuming parking is included. ## Arriving at Marrakech Menara airport Marrakech Menara airport is a short drive from the medina. After passport control and baggage collection, go to the arrivals hall, where drivers wait with name boards. If a transfer has been arranged, check the name on the board and keep your phone switched on in case the driver needs to reach you. Queues at passport control can be long at busy times, so allow for some waiting. ## Money and phone on arrival The Moroccan dirham is generally not available outside Morocco, so most visitors withdraw cash from an ATM or exchange money at the airport. A small amount of cash is useful for tips and small purchases on the first day. Local SIM cards and eSIMs are widely available. Having data on arrival makes it easier to call the riad or share your location if needed. ## Late arrivals and early departures Flights often land late in the evening or leave early in the morning. Tell the riad your exact times when you book a transfer, so the team can plan the welcome and the walk to the riad. Standard check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00; if you arrive early or leave late, ask whether your luggage can be stored. ## Travelling light through the medina Narrow lanes and stairs inside traditional houses are easier with luggage you can carry or roll comfortably. If you are travelling with heavy cases or need help, mention it when arranging your arrival. Riad Tajania has stairs and no lift, so let the team know about any mobility needs before booking. ## Keep your return journey in mind Your departure transfer is arranged around your flight and the time you leave the riad. Let us know directly if your flight changes and our team will adjust the meeting point. If any detail is unclear before you travel, write to us and we will reply personally. ## Can Tajania organise an airport transfer? Yes. Riad Tajania can arrange an airport transfer at €22 each way for 1–2 people. Send your flight details in advance so the team can confirm the meeting point. ## Can a car drive directly to the riad door? No. The nearest car drop-off is approximately 180 m away, a 3–5-minute walk through the medina. The team will give you the meeting point and final directions. ## What are the check-in and check-out times? Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00. If your flight times do not match, ask the team about storing your luggage. --- Something special in mind? Not sure where to begin? Write to us and we will help you imagine the Marrakech stay you have in mind. [Message our team](https://www.riadtajania.com/en/contact/#enquiry) [Check availability](https://book.octorate.com/octobook/site/reservation/index.xhtml?codice=957335)