15.1 km · about 21 min depending on traffic
| Vehicle | Seats | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort SUV | 1–4 | €38 |
| Business Sedan | 1–2 | €54 |
| Family Van | 1–6 | €45 |
| Minibus | 1–15 | €66 |
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Riu Tikida Palmeraie stands in the Palmeraie, north-east of Marrakech on the Fes road, among the palm groves and the big clubs. Almost everyone arrives through Marrakech Menara Airport, about twenty minutes away by road, and the question comes up before the bags are packed: the shuttle, a taxi outside the terminal, or a transfer booked in advance? This guide compares the three, walks through the arrival step by step, and answers the questions travellers ask most.
Where is the hotel compared with the airport?
Menara Airport lies south-west of the city. The Palmeraie is north-east, on the far side of the medina. The journey skirts the ramparts on the ring road and then takes the Fes road: allow about twenty minutes outside peak hours. The exact distance and journey time are shown in the table of this guide, taken from the hotel’s page.
The three ways to reach the hotel
The hotel shuttle or hotel car
Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie can arrange an airport pickup, to be requested from the reception before arrival, on the hotel’s terms. It is the choice of guests who want to leave everything to the property, from the first day to the last.
A taxi outside the airport
Taxis wait in front of the terminal. The fare is agreed before you get in, in dirhams, and small notes help. Drivers know the Palmeraie, but the hotel’s full name avoids a mix-up with the neighbouring Riu Tikida Garden. With a baby, the seat is not guaranteed.
A private transfer booked in advance
You book online before you leave. Your driver waits at the arrivals exit with a sign bearing your name, loads the luggage and drives you straight to the hotel entrance. The price is fixed per vehicle, not per person, paid online, and a baby or child seat is free on request. Flight delayed? Your driver waits for you, whatever the delay, at no extra charge.
| Hotel shuttle | Airport taxi | Pre-booked private transfer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Hotel terms | Agreed before you get in | Fixed per vehicle, shown before you pay |
| Meet and greet | Depends on the hotel | No | Driver with a sign bearing your name |
| Baby or child seat | On request | Not guaranteed | Free on request |
| Flight delay | Depends on the hotel | A new taxi on arrival | The driver waits, no extra charge |
| Payment | On the hotel bill | Cash, in dirhams | Online, instant receipt |
| Cancellation | Hotel terms | Not applicable | Free up to 48 h before |
On arrival: four things that make it easy
- Switch your phone on as soon as you land: your driver can message you if the hall is busy.
- Collect your luggage, then look for the sign with your name at the arrivals exit.
- Confirm the destination: “Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie, Fes road, Palmeraie”.
- Check that the child seat requested at booking is fitted before you set off: it was prepared for you.
Arriving at night
Many flights land in Marrakech late in the evening. The private transfer runs at any hour. Between midnight and six in the morning a night supplement applies; it is shown before payment, never after. Reception expects you at the time you gave them.
During your stay
From the Palmeraie, the medina and Jemaa el-Fna square are about twenty minutes away, the Majorelle Garden is on the way to the centre, and the Agafay desert or the Ourika valley make easy day trips with a driver who waits for you. The return to the airport is booked at the same fixed price, leaving the hotel at the time you choose. The other clubs, resorts and large hotels of Marrakech, with their price, are listed on the Marrakech clubs and resorts page, and the exact price for the hotel is on the hotel’s page.
FAQ — airport transfer to and from Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie
How much is the transfer from Marrakech airport to Riu Tikida Palmeraie?
The table at the top of this guide gives the price per vehicle, taken from the hotel’s booking page: it is the price you pay, all inclusive, for a one-way daytime transfer. For this hotel: Comfort SUV €38, Business Sedan €54, Family Van €45, Minibus €66.
How long does the journey take?
About twenty minutes depending on traffic. The exact distance and journey time are shown in the table of this guide.
Does the hotel offer its own shuttle?
The hotel can arrange a pickup, to be requested from the reception, on the hotel’s terms.
Can you provide a baby seat or a child seat?
Yes, a baby seat, child seat or booster, free on request, at no extra charge. Give each child’s age when you book: the seat is in the vehicle before the driver sets off.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight in real time. Your driver leaves when your plane actually lands and waits for you at the exit, whatever the delay, at no extra charge.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. A couple or a family of four pay for the vehicle, not for the seats taken. The table shows the seats of each vehicle.
We are six with suitcases: which vehicle?
The family van, whose capacity and price are in the table. Luggage travels in the boot, not on your lap.
Can I book the return to the airport at the same time?
Yes, at the same fixed price, leaving the hotel at the time you choose.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Yes, cancellation is free up to 48 hours before pickup. Between 48 and 24 hours before, half is refunded; less than 24 hours before, the transfer is no longer refundable.
How do I pay?
Online, by card, when you book, with an instant receipt by e-mail and WhatsApp. Nothing to pay the driver.
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