Important Notes

Which airport do I need to fly in and out of? Plus airport code

Fly in and out of Marrakesh Menara Airport. Code: RAK

Do I need a visa?

You do not need a visa if you’re visiting as a tourist from the EU, UK, USA, Australia or Canada for up to 90 days.

Please check with your local consulate/embassy if the country you are travelling from requires a visa. 

We recommend that you travel with at least six months validity remaining on your passport and can show a return ticket. When entering the country, make sure your passport is stamped as some tourists have experienced difficulties leaving the country because their passport bears no entry stamp.

What time should my flight arrive? (to arrive in time for the welcome meeting)

Before 4 pm ideally. The welcome meeting and dinner will be from 6 pm onwards starting at the hotel, which is located approximately 15 minutes away from the airport.

What time should my flight depart on the last day?

Check-out time is 11 am but you can leave anytime that suits you. The airport is approximately 15 minutes away from the hotel, and your Pack leader can help you book your transfers the night before if needed.

Are airport transfers included?

The arrival transfer is private to Flash Pack and will be in groups depending on flight times.

We don’t include departure transfers however, the airport is approximately 15 minutes away from the hotel, with the cost of a taxi being 180 MAD, the equivalent of £15/$20.

If you and some other flashpackers are all getting the same flight, we recommend splitting the taxi journey.

What fitness levels do I need for this trip?

We recommend having a read-through of the itinerary above, and getting in touch if you have specific questions on fitness. Overall, the trip is relatively relaxed.

What are the drive times like?

This is a trip for travelers that enjoy a road trip. The total drive time is around 50 hours so we don’t advise joining if you suffer badly with motion sickness or any other ailment that extensive travel can make worse. We use a comfortable vehicle, complete with Bluetooth through which you can connect your Flash Pack Spotify playlist, but there are some long drives, like from Marrakech to the Sahara desert, for example. We do break up the drives with local and authentic experiences like visiting a local pottery chez, but it’s worth noting that you could be in the vehicle for up to five hours on most of the traveling days.

Why you should print your travel documents

There’s a chance that Marrakech airport will not accept mobile versions of boarding passes (and other important documents). With this in mind, please ensure you have printed all boarding passes and other required documents to present alongside any mobile information you have stored on your phone.

Will the itinerary change?

Please be aware that the itinerary, activities, and hotels are subject to change. These changes are rare but can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control – but we’ll always do our best to ensure it has little impact on your experience. From time to time, we may also make changes to your itinerary to try out new ideas and keep things fresh and exciting which we will always try and communicate to you.

What about Ramadan? Will it affect my trip?

Ramadan in 2023 will begin on the evening of Wednesday 22nd March and continue until the evening of Friday 21st April 2023. This is then followed by national celebrations for Eid Al Fitr (the Festival of Fast-breaking) and many people will be on holiday until 1 May.

Some aspects of your itinerary could change during this time as many shops and restaurants will be closed. It will also be quite difficult to obtain alcohol during Ramadan – your Pack Leader will be able to advise.