Marrakech Menara Airport terminal at dusk

Marrakech airport bus 19: route, stops, price and timetable

Line 19 is the cheapest way from Marrakech Menara Airport to the city. Here is where it goes, what it costs, and when it is the wrong choice.

By the Medina Transfers team · Updated 14 October 2026

The Marrakech airport bus, line 19, costs 30 dirhams one way, about 3 euros (50 dirhams return) and leaves about every 20 minutes during the day. It runs from Marrakech Menara Airport to Jemaa el-Fna in about 12 minutes, then continues to Gueliz and the train station. You pay the driver in cash.

Bus 19 at a glance

Question	Answer
Operator	ALSA, the city bus company of Marrakech
Price	30 dirhams one way (about 3 euros), 50 dirhams return, per person
Payment	Cash to the driver, in dirhams
Frequency	About every 20 minutes during the day
Journey time	About 12 minutes to Jemaa el-Fna in normal traffic
Route	Airport, Jemaa el-Fna, Gueliz, train station, then back to the airport

Where to find the bus stop at the airport

Leave the terminal and follow the signs to the car park and taxis. The stop is a very short walk away and carries the ALSA name. The bus is marked 19.

Timetable: what to rely on

The bus runs from early morning until the evening. Published hours do not agree: some sources give a last departure at 9.30pm, others at 11.30pm. Treat line 19 as a daytime option and plan something else if you land late.

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When the bus is the right choice, and when it is not

Good choice: you travel alone or as a couple, with light luggage, in the daytime, and your hotel is near Jemaa el-Fna, in Gueliz or by the station.
Poor choice for a riad: the bus leaves you on the edge of the Medina. You still have to find your riad on foot through lanes closed to cars. See how a transfer to a Medina riad handles that last stretch.
Not an option for the Palmeraie: line 19 does not go there.
Compare from three passengers: three bus tickets cost 90 dirhams. A private vehicle for 1 to 7 passengers costs €20 and goes to your door. The price guide sets the options side by side.

Sources

Becksplore, fares, payment and frequency, updated September 2026
Moovit, ALSA line 19, list of stops
Blondie in Morocco, operating hours

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the bus from Marrakech airport to the city?

30 dirhams one way, about 3 euros, and 50 dirhams return. You pay the driver in cash, in dirhams, when you board.

Where does bus 19 stop in Marrakech?

It runs in a loop from the airport to Jemaa el-Fna, then on to Gueliz and the train station, before returning to the airport.

How often does the airport bus run?

About every 20 minutes during the day. Traffic can stretch the gap between two buses.

Does bus 19 run at night?

No. Published hours differ between sources, with a last departure between 9.30pm and 11.30pm. Do not count on it for a late arrival or an early flight.

Can I pay for the airport bus by card?

No. The ticket is bought from the driver in cash, in dirhams.

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