Traveling from Shanghai to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK): What you need to know
The timezone in Marrakech is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Shanghai. Marrakech Menara Airport is located in Marrakech.
To ensure you catch your flight from Shanghai to RAK, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Shanghai to RAK that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PVG and RAK include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
PVG is around 48 kilometers from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Shanghai to Marrakech Menara Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PVG arrive at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
You can get to SHA from the center of Shanghai in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 14 kilometers or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to RAK flight:
Most flights that depart Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport get to their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 85%.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to Marrakech Menara Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near RAK instead:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Shanghai to Marrakech Menara Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) to central Marrakech
Marrakech Menara Airport is around 5 kilometers from central Marrakech. How long it'll take to get to the center by car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
AED 1,107 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Marrakech Menara Airport. A return flight starts from AED 2,415. These fares can change based on demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Shanghai to RAK. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Shanghai to Marrakech Menara Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Shanghai to RAK.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai to Marrakech Menara Airport.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Marrakech. March is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), which may be ideal if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
When booking your Shanghai to RAK plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marrakech, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Marrakech Menara Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Marrakech
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Marrakech right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Shanghai to Marrakech Menara Airport:
Jemaa el-Fnaa and Medina of Marrakech are a couple of top attractions to put on your Marrakech itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Mosquée Hassan II.
Explore more of Morocco
You've visited Marrakech, now it's time to discover other corners of Morocco. Journey about 225 kilometers north to Casablanca to check off its leading attractions. From Mosquée to Hassan II Mosque and Hassan II Mosque Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Rabat is another must-experience destination in Morocco and is around 290 kilometers north of Marrakech. No journey is complete without seeing Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.