Flying from Dakhla Airport (VIL) to Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Dakhla Airport to Menara Airport.
Dakhla and Marrakech share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from VIL to RAK start at 11:35 — the earliest with Air Arabia Maroc. The latest departure is at 19:15 with Air Arabia Maroc. Overall, there are three weekly Dakhla Airport to Menara Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your VIL to RAK flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Marrakech (and then exploring more of Morocco!) is a cinch with Air Arabia Maroc. This popular airline offers direct flights from Dakhla Airport to Menara Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air Arabia Maroc on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dakhla Airport (VIL) to Menara Airport (RAK)
R 1,080 is the lowest price for a one-way Dakhla Airport to Menara Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,825. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from VIL to RAK.
The cheapest month for flights from Dakhla Airport to Menara Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Dakhla Airport (VIL)
Dakhla Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from VIL land on schedule 86.32% of the time.
Dakhla Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Dakhla. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Arriving at Menara Airport (RAK)
Consider booking a hotel close to RAK if you're taking a late Dakhla Airport to Menara Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Menara Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and chase adventure across Marrakech and beyond.
Booking your ride from Menara Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
From Menara Airport, Marrakech is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Menara Airport (RAK)
The quietest month for a flight from Dakhla Airport to Menara Airport is April, while March is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Marrakech based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Dakhla Airport to Menara Airport for August if you'd like to go to Marrakech during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from VIL to RAK in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Morocco
You've visited Marrakech, now it's time to discover other parts of Morocco. Travel about 225 kilometres north to Casablanca to check off its top sights. From Hassan II Mosque to La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Rabat is another essential stop in Morocco and is around 290 kilometres north of Marrakech. No journey is complete without a visit to Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.