Marrakesh to Khenifra flights
Khenifra lies 263 km (163 mi) north-east of Marrakesh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Marrakesh | Khenifra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Morocco | Morocco |
| Population | 995,871 | 128,318 |
| Elevation | 457 m (1,499 ft) | 868 m (2,848 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) |
| Nearest large airport | RAK, 5 km out | BEM, 85 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Marrakesh
Marrakesh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,170-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Khenifra
Khenifra is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Beni Mellal Airport (BEM), 85 km (53 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,169 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beni Mellal Airport | BEM | 85 km (53 mi) | 8,169 ft | 1,694 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Khenifra from Marrakesh?
263 km (163 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Marrakesh.
How long does it take to get from Marrakesh to Khenifra by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Marrakesh and Khenifra?
No, both are on Africa/Casablanca at the moment.
Which airports are used for Marrakesh to Khenifra flights?
Typically Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) to Beni Mellal Airport (BEM).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.