Marrakesh Menara Airport (GMMX)
Large airport · Marrakesh, Marrakech-Safi Region, Morocco
Airport data
| Name | Marrakesh Menara Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GMMX |
| IATA | RAK |
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°36'17" W 8°2'9" 31.60481, -8.03579 |
| Location | Marrakesh, Marrakech-Safi Region, Morocco |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 10,170 ft (3100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Marrakesh Menara Airport at a glance
Marrakesh Menara Airport is a large airport in Marrakesh, Marrakech-Safi Region, Morocco, known to airline systems as RAK. The field elevation of 1,545 ft (471 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GMMX are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 10,170 ft (3100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GMMX shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Marrakesh Menara Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ouarzazate International Airport | GMMZ | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Essaouira-Mogador Airport | GMMI | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Beni Mellal Airport | GMMD | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Al Massira Airport | GMAD | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Mohammed V International Airport | GMMN | 200 km (108 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Marrakesh Menara Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,545 ft field elevation of Marrakesh Menara Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 19 airports and airfields we list for Morocco — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Marrakesh Menara Airport
What is the ICAO code of Marrakesh Menara Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Marrakesh Menara Airport is GMMX, and its IATA code is RAK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Marrakesh Menara Airport above sea level?
Marrakesh Menara Airport sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet (471 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Marrakesh Menara Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.6048, -8.0358 — in Marrakesh, Marrakech-Safi Region, Morocco, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ouarzazate International Airport, about 130 km away.
Does GMMX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GMMX appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Marrakesh Menara Airport?
Marrakesh Menara Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 10,170 ft (3100 m) with a ASP surface.