Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK): what you need to know
Marrakech's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Marrakech eight hours ahead of Phoenix.
Your PHX to RAK flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PHX and RAK include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
New York Newark Airport
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from PHX land on time.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is about 5 kilometers from central Phoenix. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near PHX:
Arriving at Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
If you're arriving on a late Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near RAK:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Marrakech Menara Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from addCar, Locationauto or united rent a car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Marrakech and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Marrakech Menara Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Marrakech. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport for August if you want to explore Marrakech during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHX to RAK in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Morocco
Casablanca is just one of the many cities in Morocco waiting to be explored after you've seen Marrakech. Around 225 kilometers away to the north, check out popular attractions including Mosquée, Hassan II Mosque and Hassan II Mosque Museum.
Rabat is another well-known destination in Morocco and is around 290 kilometers north of Marrakech. No trip is complete without seeing Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.