How far is it from Marrakech to Rabat?

The distance between Marrakech and Rabat is 318 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Marrakech to Rabat?

The drive from Marrakech to Rabat takes approximately 3 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Marrakech to Rabat?

The fastest route from Marrakech to Rabat covers 318 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 40 min.

Which direction is Rabat from Marrakech?

Rabat lies roughly to the north of Marrakech.

Which roads does the route from Marrakech to Rabat follow?

The drive from Marrakech to Rabat mainly follows A3, A31, A1. The longest single stretch is 170 km on A3.

Which towns do you pass between Marrakech and Rabat?

Towns on the route from Marrakech to Rabat include Sidi Bou Othmane, Ben Guerir, Settat, Ad Darwa, El Mansouria.

Marrakech Rabat

Distance: 318 kmDrive time: 3 h 40 min

Driving from Marrakech to Rabat takes about 3 h 40 min via A3. The distance is 318 km. The straight-line distance is 287 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Marrakesh, Ben Guerir, Lahraouyine, Rabat. Driving directions

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Driving directions43 · 318 km

1 Depart left onto Avenue des Nations Unies شارع الأمم المتحدة 207 m
2 Turn right onto Avenue du 11 Janvier شارع 11 يناير 197 m
3 Enter roundabout straight onto Avenue d'El Jadida 54 m
4 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue d'El Jadida 350 m
5 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Boulevard Allal El Fassi 14 m
6 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard Allal El Fassi 4 km
7 Enter roundabout right onto Boulevard Mohammed Abdelkaraim el Khattabi 16 m
8 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard Mohammed Abdelkaraim el Khattabi 2 km
9 Enter roundabout right onto Boulevard Mohammed Abdelkaraim el Khattabi 15 m
10 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Boulevard Mohammed Abdelkaraim el Khattabi 502 m
11 Enter roundabout right onto Boulevard Mohammed Abdelkaraim el Khattabi 64 m
12 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard Mohammed Abdelkaraim el Khattabi 772 m
13 Enter roundabout slightly right 83 m

14 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 km
15 Enter roundabout right 52 m
16 Exit roundabout right 521 m
17 Enter roundabout slightly right 35 m
18 Exit roundabout right 2 km
19 Enter roundabout right 34 m
20 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 km
21 Enter roundabout right 39 m
22 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 km
23 Enter roundabout right 36 m
24 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 km
25 Enter roundabout right 31 m
26 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 km
27 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Pénétrante de Marrakech-Palmeraie مدخل مراكش النخيل 61 m
28 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Pénétrante de Marrakech-Palmeraie مدخل مراكش النخيل 15 km
29 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute Casablanca-Agadir الطريق السيار الدار البيضاء-أكادير 170 km
30 Keep slightly right onto Autoroute Tit Mellil - Berrechid الطريق السيار تيط مليل - برشيد 33 km
31 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute Rabat - Safi الطريق السيار الرباط - آسفي 62 km
32 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute Rabat - Safi الطريق السيار الرباط - آسفي 16 km
33 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute Rabat - Safi الطريق السيار الرباط - آسفي 581 m
34 Merge slightly right onto Avenue Hassan II شارع الحسن الثاني 3 km
35 Keep slightly left onto Avenue Hassan II شارع الحسن الثاني 2 km
36 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue Hassan II شارع الحسن الثاني 34 m
37 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue Hassan II شارع الحسن الثاني 958 m
38 Enter rotary right onto Avenue Annasr شارع النصر 96 m
39 Exit rotary right onto Avenue Annasr شارع النصر 2 km
40 Continue straight onto Avenue Moulay Hassan شارع مولاي الحسن 351 m
41 Turn right onto Avenue Mohamed V شارع محمد الخامس 226 m
42 Turn left 51 m
43 Arrive left

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The return trip from Rabat to Marrakech covers roughly the same distance, 318 km.

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How far is it from Marrakech to Rabat?: The distance between Marrakech and Rabat is 318 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Marrakech to Rabat?: The drive from Marrakech to Rabat takes approximately 3 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Marrakech to Rabat?: The fastest route from Marrakech to Rabat covers 318 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 40 min.
Which direction is Rabat from Marrakech?: Rabat lies roughly to the north of Marrakech.
Which roads does the route from Marrakech to Rabat follow?: The drive from Marrakech to Rabat mainly follows A3, A31, A1. The longest single stretch is 170 km on A3.
Which towns do you pass between Marrakech and Rabat?: Towns on the route from Marrakech to Rabat include Sidi Bou Othmane, Ben Guerir, Settat, Ad Darwa, El Mansouria.

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