Before I had even stepped on to the plane I’d heard mixed reviews about Marrakech, but I decided to reserve judgement until I’d been there myself. After a two-week stay in the Moroccan city, I can’t praise it highly enough – from the warm and welcoming people to the incredible souks (open-air markets) and food which was out of this world. Word of caution, though: if you’re going to Marrakech, you have to do it right.
Don’t show up expecting it to be like every other country – because it’s not. Do your research, prepare for your trip and it will be a once in a lifetime adventure. Read more: Irish tourists are told ‘Do Not Travel’ to three areas as government issue warning Read more: Irish holidaymakers under 43 years old warned about costly expense they could face Marrakech Airport is like nothing I’ve experienced.
My number one tip is to print off your return boarding pass ahead of time as they don’t accept digital versions. Thankfully, Ryanair allowed me to check-in for my return flight at the same time as my departing flight so I didn’t have to go hunting for a printer. Immigration takes up the bulk of your time at the airport, so make sure you know your hotel’s address to avoid being held up longer.
Based on my experience, you’d need to arrive at the airport four hours before your flight. Transfers were a must for me too as it got rid of the stressful bartering over inflated taxi prices. The two most important things you need for a successful .