Paris to Marrakesh is one of the most competitive short-to-medium-haul routes out of France, with more than eighty nonstop flights a week and a big spread of full-service and low-cost carriers. The flight takes about three and a half hours, and because so many airlines compete, patient booking can land a return for well under €100. Here is who flies it, what a fair fare looks like in euros, and when to book.
Route: Paris (CDG / ORY) → Marrakesh Menara (RAK)
Distance: approximately 2,050 km (1,275 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 3h 15m – 3h 30m
Direct flights: Yes — every fare we track on this route is nonstop. Transavia France, Air France, Royal Air Maroc, easyJet and Ryanair all fly it daily. Check the departure airport: in our fare data the cheap seats leave Beauvais and Paris Vatry, while Orly and Charles de Gaulle carry the full-service fares.
Fares from Paris to Marrakesh (EUR)
Marrakesh is busiest when the weather is best — spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November) — plus the Christmas and February half-term peaks. High summer is hot (often around 40°C) but still draws French holidaymakers. The figures below are typical economy return fares in euros; the low end comes from the low-cost carriers out of Orly.
| Month | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | medium |
| February | — | medium-high (half-term) |
| March | — | high (spring) |
| April | — | high (Easter) |
| May | — | high |
| June | — | medium |
| July | — | medium (summer holidays) |
| August | — | medium |
| September | — | medium |
| October | — | high (autumn) |
| November | — | high |
| December | — | very high (holidays) |
Checked against every return fare on sale as we write, this route has two prices and almost nothing between them. The low-cost non-stops run €55–€70 with a median of €60 — but check the airport, because they leave Beauvais and Paris Vatry, not Orly, and Vatry is about 150 km east of the city. From a convenient Paris airport the fares are a separate tier: Royal Air Maroc €133 from Orly and Air France €194 from Charles de Gaulle. So €60 is the going rate if you will travel out to Beauvais, and roughly €133 is the real price of flying from Paris proper. There is no €150 "typical" fare — that figure sits in the gap between the two tiers.
Airlines on this route
Every option is nonstop — there is no reason to connect on a three-and-a-half-hour flight. The choice is between full-service carriers (seat selection, often a bag included) and low-cost ones (lowest headline fares, extras charged separately):
- Transavia France — Air France–KLM’s low-cost arm and the most frequent operator on the route, flying mainly from Paris Orly; usually the best-value option.
- Royal Air Maroc — Morocco’s flag carrier, full-service from Charles de Gaulle, with good onward connections across Morocco and to Casablanca.
- Air France — full-service nonstop from Charles de Gaulle, with a bag included on most fares and SkyTeam miles.
- easyJet — low-cost, several flights a week; a strong alternative to Transavia on price.
- Ryanair — ultra-low-cost from Paris Beauvais; best for headline fares if you travel light and are flexible on airport.
Because so many carriers compete, Paris–Marrakesh is one of the better routes for a bargain. Full-service airlines (Air France, Royal Air Maroc) usually include a checked bag; the low-cost carriers charge for bags and seats separately, so compare the all-in price.
When to book & how to save
- Book 4–10 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and choice; Easter, Christmas and the February half-term should be booked earlier, as they only get dearer.
- Travel in June or September for the sweet spot — warm but not scorching weather, and fares below the spring and autumn peaks.
- Fly midweek. Tuesday to Thursday departures are usually the cheapest; the Friday-out, Sunday-back weekend combination is the most expensive.
- Be flexible on the Paris airport. Transavia and easyJet from Orly, and Ryanair from Beauvais, often undercut Charles de Gaulle — just factor in the transfer time and cost.
- Add bags before you compare. A low-cost fare plus a checked bag and seat can end up dearer than Royal Air Maroc or Air France with a bag already included.
Arriving in Marrakesh
All flights land at Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), only about 6 km from the medina and the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa square. The cheapest way in is the Bus 19 airport shuttle, which runs to the square and the Guéliz new town for around 30 dirham (about €3). A petit taxi to the centre should cost roughly 70–150 dirham (about €7–€15) — airport taxis are known for overcharging, so agree the fare before you get in or use the posted official rates. Morocco uses the dirham (MAD), which cannot be obtained easily outside the country, so plan to withdraw or exchange on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Paris to Marrakesh?
The nonstop flight takes about 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. With more than eighty flights a week between the various airlines, you can usually find a departure to suit your plans; total door-to-door time is around six hours once you allow for airport transfers and check-in.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Marrakesh?
Yes — this is a busy, well-served route. Transavia France, Air France, Royal Air Maroc, easyJet and Ryanair all fly nonstop, with daily departures. Transavia operates the most flights. There is no need to connect on a route this short.
How much does it cost to fly from Paris to Marrakesh?
Two answers, not one. The low-cost nonstops are €55–€70 return (median €60) — from Beauvais or Paris Vatry, so add the coach transfer. From a central Paris airport, Royal Air Maroc is €133 out of Orly and Air France €194 from Charles de Gaulle. The Christmas holidays and spring peak push the full-service fares higher still.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Marrakesh?
June, September and parts of January tend to be the quietest. On price the airport matters more than the month: nearly half the fares we found are August departures at the same €55–€70, so high summer is genuinely good value here despite the heat. Avoid Easter, the December holidays and the February half-term, which are the busiest.
Which airlines fly from Paris to Marrakesh?
Ryanair supplies about seven in ten of the cheapest fares at €55–€70, flying from Beauvais and Paris Vatry; Transavia France and Vueling are level with it, also from Beauvais in our data. From the central airports, Royal Air Maroc flies from Orly at €133 and Air France from Charles de Gaulle at €194, both full-service with a bag usually included; easyJet also serves the route. The low-cost carriers charge for extras separately.
Which airport do I fly into in Marrakesh?
You arrive at Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), the city’s only airport, just 6 km from the medina. It is close enough that a bus or short taxi ride reaches the centre in 15–20 minutes, making it one of the easiest airport-to-city transfers of any major destination.
How far in advance should I book Paris to Marrakesh flights?
Aim to book 4 to 10 weeks ahead for most dates. For Easter, the February half-term and the Christmas holidays, book earlier — those peaks fill up and only get more expensive. On such a competitive route, patient booking on flexible dates is the surest way to a bargain.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Usually, yes. Midweek departures (Tuesday to Thursday) tend to be the cheapest, while a Friday-out and Sunday-back weekend break is the most expensive combination. Flying from Orly or Beauvais instead of Charles de Gaulle, and shifting your dates by a day or two, are the easiest ways to cut the fare.
Fare guidance based on aifly.one deal tracking and current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Indicative economy returns — always check the live fare before booking.
