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RAK Marrakesh Menara Airport
Marrakesh Menara Airport (IATA: RAK, ICAO:GMMX) is located in the the city of Marrakech, Morocco. It is the primary international airport serving Marrakech and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+21280-1000224

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IATA Code

RAK

ICAO Code

GMMX

Name

Marrakesh Menara Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Morocco (MA)

City

Marrakech

Latitude

31.6068900

Longitude

-8.0363000

Time Zone

UTC+00:00

Phone Number

+21280-1000224

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Airport Overview

Marrakesh Menara Airport（RAK / GMMX）

Marrakesh Menara Airport is an international passenger airport serving Marrakech and the wider Marrakesh-Safi region of Morocco. Located in the city of Marrakech at approximately 31.6068900 latitude and -8.0363000 longitude, it functions primarily as a passenger-led regional gateway with supporting air cargo activity. Its international connectivity makes it relevant for time-sensitive commercial shipments, tourism-related supplies, fashion and lifestyle products, and selected perishables. Our service team can assess both direct uplift and connecting options, while confirming cargo acceptance, handling windows, customs arrangements and final delivery requirements before booking.

IATA / ICAO	RAK / GMMX
Airport name	Marrakesh Menara Airport
Location	Marrakech, Morocco
Airport time zone	UTC+00:00
Coordinates	31.6068900, -8.0363000

Key Highlights

Operational points for preliminary routing decisions

Passenger-led international gateway

Available cargo capacity may depend on passenger-flight schedules, aircraft type, seasonal demand and airline acceptance policy.

Regional Moroccan catchment

The airport is positioned to serve Marrakech and the surrounding Marrakesh-Safi commercial and tourism economy.

European connectivity

European links are important for international cargo planning, although the applicable carrier, routing and uplift must be verified for each shipment.

Separate cargo-handling capability

The supplied airport record identifies a covered cargo-terminal area of 340 m²; current acceptance and handling scope should be reconfirmed before tender.

Connection-sensitive transit

Shipments routed through another Moroccan or European gateway may require additional screening, transfer coordination and customs planning.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility planning must follow the confirmed airline and ground-handler acceptance profile

The supplied airport record describes a separate cargo terminal with 340 m² of covered space. This figure should be treated as a reference parameter and not as a guarantee of available storage capacity for a particular shipment.
Routine export and import cargo handling may include document reception, security screening, build-up or breakdown coordination, warehouse transfer and customs presentation, subject to the appointed handling agent.
For pharmaceuticals, fresh produce, flowers or other temperature-sensitive cargo, our service team will request confirmation of cool-room access, acceptance temperature range, handover time and contingency procedures before booking.
Dangerous goods, live animals, valuables, oversized pieces and cargo requiring special equipment must be pre-advised. Acceptance depends on airline approval, handling resources, packaging and applicable Moroccan regulations.
Bonded, transit, customs-controlled and re-export arrangements must be checked against the actual routing and consignee status; airport cargo handling should not be assumed to equal a free-trade or long-term storage facility.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing is subject to airline schedules, capacity and regulatory clearance

Common planning patterns may include direct international uplift where an accepting service is available, or connections through Casablanca, European gateways or another approved hub. The actual airline and flight path must be confirmed at quotation stage.
For export cargo, the main variables are booking confirmation, cargo cut-off, security screening, documentation readiness, aircraft capacity and connection protection.
For import cargo, arrival notice, customs release, handling-agent processing, consignee documentation and local transport availability can materially affect final delivery time.
Our service team will quote a routing-specific transit estimate only after checking the cargo dimensions, chargeable weight, commodity, airport pair, service level and current operating schedule. No fixed transit time should be assumed from the airport name alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Commodity suitability for Marrakech-area supply chains

Tourism and hospitality supply

Urgent hotel, resort, event and retail-support items may benefit from air freight when replenishment time is more important than transport cost.

Fashion and lifestyle goods

Garments, accessories, samples, footwear and premium consumer products require accurate commercial descriptions, packing lists and valuation documents.

Fresh and agricultural products

Perishables may require pre-booked handling, rapid delivery, phytosanitary documentation and temperature-control coordination from origin to consignee.

Industrial and commercial spares

Aircraft-on-ground, machinery and maintenance parts can be considered for expedited routing, subject to dimensions, dangerous-goods status and airline loading limits.

For door-to-door service, our team will assess whether Marrakech is the most efficient gateway for the final destination or whether a Casablanca-linked solution with road feeder transport offers better capacity or customs control.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-alert discipline is essential for cargo moving through a passenger-oriented gateway

Airline and handling cut-off times vary by flight and commodity. Our team will obtain the applicable acceptance deadline rather than applying a generic airport cut-off.
Commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybill data, certificate of origin and any commodity-specific permits must be consistent. Customs descriptions should identify the actual goods, materials, quantity and value.
Dangerous goods require correct classification, UN information where applicable, compliant packaging, marks, labels and a shipper’s declaration when required. Batteries, aerosols, chemicals and magnetized materials require particular review.
Temperature-controlled, live-animal and high-value shipments require advance approval and a documented handover plan. Customs inspection, security screening or missing documents may interrupt the planned connection.

Shipping Tips

Recommended actions before handing cargo to our service team

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, origin, destination and required delivery date before requesting a firm routing.
Provide photographs and piece-level measurements for irregular, fragile, oversized or stack-sensitive cargo so the airline can assess loading feasibility.
For perishables and pharmaceuticals, specify the required temperature range, packaging duration, data-logger requirement and acceptable transfer exposure before tender.
Keep a connection or alternate-gateway option available for urgent cargo. Our service team can compare direct uplift, hub routing and a Morocco road-feeder solution after checking current capacity and customs implications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical answers for forwarders and export teams

Can Marrakesh Menara Airport handle international air cargo?

Yes, it is an international airport with supporting cargo-handling activity. Acceptance is not automatic: the airline, route, handling agent, commodity and available capacity must be confirmed for each booking.

Is direct cargo service available to every European destination?

No fixed coverage should be assumed. Options may depend on passenger-flight networks, seasonal schedules and aircraft capacity. Our team will verify the actual uplift or propose a connection through an approved gateway.

Can temperature-sensitive cargo be shipped through Marrakesh Menara Airport?

It may be possible with advance approval, but cool-room access, acceptance time, packaging and last-mile conditions must be checked. A temperature-controlled service should not be booked solely on the basis of airport availability.

What documents are normally needed for an export booking?

At minimum, accurate air waybill instructions, commercial invoice, packing list and commodity details are normally required. Origin, destination and product-specific permits may add further requirements.

What is the best alternative if capacity is unavailable?

Our service team can compare another Moroccan gateway, a European connection or a road-feeder arrangement. The choice depends on customs status, delivery location, cargo urgency, dimensions and total landed logistics cost.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference scope and verification boundaries

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country, time zone and the stated 340 m² covered cargo-terminal reference are based on the airport record supplied for this profile.
For current airport, handling, operational and infrastructure verification, consult Morocco’s airport operator, Office National des Aéroports, at onda.ma.
For standardized airline and airport code references, consult the International Air Transport Association at iata.org and the International Civil Aviation Organization at icao.int.
Schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, storage conditions, customs procedures and fees are operationally changeable. Our service team will reconfirm these items with the airline, handling agent and relevant authorities before shipment execution.