Direct Flights from New York to Marrakesh
Marrakesh · Morocco
Nonstop service from EWR to RAK on United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
How rare is this nonstop?
This is a rare nonstop: only 2 cities fly direct to Marrakesh, and New York is one of them. From anywhere else you'd be connecting.
How long to go to Marrakesh for, from New York
7h 50m in the air, 3,656 miles. Give Marrakesh a week: the first day goes to the journey and the jet lag, whatever you intend.
About Marrakesh
Marrakech, also spelt Marrakesh, is one of the imperial cities of Morocco. Marrakech is the main tourist destination in Morocco. The city is divided into two parts: the Medina, the historical city, and the new European modern district called Gueliz or Ville Nouvelle. The Medina is full of intertwining narrow passageways and local shops full of character; it also contains the large square Djemaa El-Fna, where many hotels are located and tourists, locals and vendors congregate. In contrast, Gueliz plays host to modern restaurants, fast food chains and big brand stores.
Summary from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA).
Top things to do in Marrakesh
- The Bahia Palace is a mid to late 19th-century palace in Marrakesh, Morocco. The palace was first begun by Si Musa, grand vizier under the Alawi sultan Muhammad ibn Abd al-Rahman, in the 1860s.
- The Almoravid Qubba, also known as the Qubbat al-Ba'diyyin or Qubbat al-Barudiyyin, is a small monument in Marrakesh, Morocco. It was erected by the Almoravid dynasty in the early 12th century.
- The Saadian Tombs are a historic royal necropolis in Marrakesh, Morocco, located on the south side of the Kasbah Mosque, inside the royal kasbah (citadel) district of the city.
- Aghmat was an important commercial medieval Berber town in Morocco. It is today an archaeological site known as "Joumâa Aghmat".
- The Museum of Marrakech is a historic palace and museum located in the old center of Marrakesh, Morocco.
- Oukaïmeden is a bouldering location and ski resort in the Atlas Mountains near the Toubkal mountain, about 80 kilometres (50 mi) south-southeast of Marrakesh, Morocco.
- Dar Si Said is a historic late 19th-century palace and present-day museum in Marrakesh, Morocco. It currently houses the National Museum of Weaving and Carpets.
- The Shrob ou Shouf Fountain or Chrob ou Chouf Fountain is a historic wall fountain in the medina of Marrakesh, Morocco. It dates from the late 16th or early 17th century and is located near the Ben Youssef Madrasa.
- The Mouassine Museum is a museum in the Mouassine neighbourhood of the historic medina of Marrakesh, Morocco.
- The Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech is a museum dedicated to the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent located in Marrakesh, Morocco.
- Dar el Bacha is a palace situated in the old medina of Marrakesh, Morocco. It currently houses the Museum of Confluences.
- The Mouassine Fountain is a part of the 16th-century religious complex of the Mouassine Mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Marrakesh weather, compared with New York
20° warmer than New York on average across the year, on daytime highs:
- January
- Marrakesh 66°F · New York 40°F · 27° warmer
- April
- Marrakesh 78°F · New York 59°F · 19° warmer
- July
- Marrakesh 100°F · New York 84°F · 16° warmer
- October
- Marrakesh 84°F · New York 65°F · 19° warmer
July averages 100°F, hot enough to plan the middle of the day around.
Average daily highs, 1991–2020 station normals from Meteostat (CC BY 4.0), measured at each city's airport.
Planning a trip to Marrakesh
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Marrakesh is November–April, when daytime highs are a comfortable 66–78°F.
- How long to stay
- Marrakesh rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Bahia Palace, Almoravid Qubba, and Saadian Tombs and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Marrakesh?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to Marrakesh (RAK) on United.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Marrakesh?
- United flies nonstop between New York (EWR) and Marrakesh (RAK).
- How far is Marrakesh from New York?
- Marrakesh is about 3,656 miles from New York by air.
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Morocco?
- Yes — Marrakesh (RAK) has nonstop service from New York on United, making it a nonstop gateway to Morocco.
- What is there to do in Marrakesh?
- Popular things to do include Bahia Palace, Almoravid Qubba, Saadian Tombs, Aghmat, and more.
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