Driving from Tangier to Marrakesh
Marrakesh lies 503 km (312 mi) south-west of Tangier, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 40 min without stops, over roughly 613 km (381 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Tangier | Marrakesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Morocco | Morocco |
| Population | 1 million | 995,871 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 457 m (1,499 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) |
Where to book car hire from Tangier to Marrakesh
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Staying in Marrakesh
Our booking partner lists 7,135+ places to stay in Marrakech (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 895 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (570), and 90 are five-star. Across 924 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.1 out of 10. Guests have left 751,502 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Marrakesh from Tangier?
503 km (312 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Tangier; by road roughly 613 km (381 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tangier to Marrakesh by car?
About 7 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tangier and Marrakesh?
No, both are on Africa/Casablanca at the moment.
Where can I stay in Marrakesh?
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Where these facts come from
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- 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.