Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Marrakesh Menara Airport

Marrakesh, Morocco

Drop-off

Jemaa el-Fna (Medina)

Pin before customs

Fastest

ALSA Bus Line 19 (Airport – Jemaa el-Fna)

bus · 20-30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: ALSA Bus Line 19 (Airport – Jemaa el-Fna)
Headway: 20-30
Backup: City Bus 11 (Avenue Guemassa – Bab Doukkala near Jemaa el-Fna) · 20-30m

Note

Airport shuttle bus operated by ALSA from Marrakesh Menara Airport to central areas including Hivernage, Gueliz, Marrakech Railway Station and Jemaa el-Fna. Runs roughly 06:00–21:30 with departures every 20–30 minutes and a journey time of about 30 minutes to Jemaa el-Fna; tickets are bought from the driver on board.

Late arrivals

Marrakesh: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likemarrakesh airport busandrak to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: City Bus 11 (Avenue Guemassa – Bab Doukkala near Jemaa el-Fna)
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-30m
Note: Local city bus from the stop on Avenue Guemassa about 500 m from the terminal into downtown Marrakech, running via the M’Hamid district to the long-distance bus station at Bab Doukkala, a short walk or connecting ride from Jemaa el-Fna. It is a basic, non-luggage-friendly option primarily used by locals; expect intervals around 20–30 minutes in daytime.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: City Bus 11 (Avenue Guemassa – Bab Doukkala near Jemaa el-Fna)
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-30m
Note: Local city bus from the stop on Avenue Guemassa about 500 m from the terminal into downtown Marrakech, running via the M’Hamid district to the long-distance bus station at Bab Doukkala, a short walk or connecting ride from Jemaa el-Fna. It is a basic, non-luggage-friendly option primarily used by locals; expect intervals around 20–30 minutes in daytime.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.