How to get fromIstanbul to Marrakeshby bus, plane, car or car train

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Marrakesh by bus, plane, car, or car train

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Bus to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Marrakech (RAK)IST - RAK
8h 54m
MAD 930–3,176
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Marrakech (RAK)SAW - RAK
11h 31m
MAD 853–2,834
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Marrakesh
5d 17h
MAD 17,716–27,123

Istanbul (IST) to Marrakech (RAK) flights

31Weekly Planes

7h 9mAverage Duration

MAD 1,421Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,488.1 km
Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Marrakesh, Morocco?

Pegasus Airlines, Iberia, and six other airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Marrakech (RAK) 3 times a day.

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Marrakesh, Morocco(opens in a new window)

Marrakesh or Marrakech is the fourth-largest city in Morocco. It is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco and is the capital of the Marrakesh–Safi region. The city lies west of the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Marrakesh

Ben Youssef Madrasa(Opens in a new window)

The Ben Youssef Madrasa was an Islamic college in Marrakesh, Morocco, named after the Almoravid sultan Ali ibn Yusuf (reigned 1106–1142), who expanded the city and its influence considerably. It is the largest madrasa in all of Morocco.

Bahia Palace(Opens in a new window)

The Bahia Palace (Arabic: قصر الباهية, Berber: ⵜⴰⴳⴰⴷⵉⵔⵜ ⵏ Иⴱⴰⵀⵢⴰ) is a palace and a set of gardens located in Marrakesh, Morocco. It was built in the late 19th century, intended to be the greatest palace of its time. The name means "brilliance". As in other buildings of the period in other countries, it was intended to capture the essence of the Islamic and Moroccan style. There is a 2-acre (8,000 m²) garden with rooms opening onto courtyards.

Jemaa el-Fnaa(Opens in a new window)

Jamaa el Fna (Arabic: ساحة جامع الفناء saaHat jamaaʻ al-fanâʼ, also Jemaa el-Fnaa, Djema el-Fna or Djemaa el-Fnaa) is a square and market place in Marrakesh's medina quarter (old city). It remains the main square of Marrakesh, used by locals and tourists.

Saadian Tombs(Opens in a new window)

The Saadian tombs are sepulchres in Marrakech, Morocco, which date to time of the Saadian dynasty sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603). The tombs were discovered in 1917 and were renovated by the Beaux-arts service. The tombs have, because of the beauty of their decoration, been a major attraction for visitors of Marrakech.

Places to stay in Marrakesh

Riad Palais Blanc & Spa(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Savoy Le Grand Hotel Marrakech(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Ambre Epices Medina Riad(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

2Ciels Boutique Hôtel(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

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