How far is it from Marrakech to Meknes?

The distance between Marrakech and Meknes is 291 mi by road.

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

The drive from Marrakech to Meknes takes approximately 5 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Marrakech to Meknes?

The fastest route from Marrakech to Meknes covers 291 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 20 min.

Which direction is Meknes from Marrakech?

Meknes lies roughly to the north-east of Marrakech.

Which roads does the route from Marrakech to Meknes follow?

The drive from Marrakech to Meknes mainly follows A3, A1, A2. The longest single stretch is 106 mi on A3.

Which towns do you pass between Marrakech and Meknes?

Towns on the route from Marrakech to Meknes include Sidi Bou Othmane, Settat, Ad Darwa, Aïn Attig, Khemisset.

Marrakech Meknes

Distance: 291 miDuration: 5 h 20 min

Driving from Marrakech to Meknes takes about 5 h 20 min via A3. The distance is 291 mi. The straight-line distance is 212 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Marrakesh, Lahraouyine, Rabat, Douar Toulal. Driving directions

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Driving directions67 · 291 mi

1 Depart left onto Avenue des Nations Unies شارع الأمم المتحدة 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Avenue du 11 Janvier شارع 11 يناير 1 mi
3 Enter roundabout straight onto Avenue d'El Jadida 59 yd
4 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue d'El Jadida 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Boulevard Allal El Fassi 15 yd
6 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard Allal El Fassi 2 mi
7 Enter roundabout right onto Boulevard Mohammed Abdelkaraim el Khattabi 18 yd
8 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard Mohammed Abdelkaraim el Khattabi 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout right onto Boulevard Mohammed Abdelkaraim el Khattabi 17 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Boulevard Mohammed Abdelkaraim el Khattabi 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout right onto Boulevard Mohammed Abdelkaraim el Khattabi 70 yd
12 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard Mohammed Abdelkaraim el Khattabi 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly right 91 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout right 57 yd
16 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout slightly right 38 yd
18 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout right 37 yd
20 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout right 43 yd
22 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout right 39 yd
24 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
25 Enter roundabout right 34 yd
26 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 mi
27 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Pénétrante de Marrakech-Palmeraie مدخل مراكش النخيل 66 yd
28 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Pénétrante de Marrakech-Palmeraie مدخل مراكش النخيل 9 mi
29 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute Casablanca-Agadir الطريق السيار الدار البيضاء-أكادير 106 mi
30 Keep slightly right onto Autoroute Tit Mellil - Berrechid الطريق السيار تيط مليل - برشيد 21 mi
31 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute Rabat - Safi الطريق السيار الرباط - آسفي 39 mi
32 Keep slightly right onto Périphérique de Rabat طريق الرباط الدائري 24 mi
33 Continue straight onto Autoroute Port Tanger Med - Rabat الطريق السيار المداري الرباط 3 mi
34 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
35 Merge slightly left 9 mi
36 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute Rabat-Oujda الطريق السيار الرباط-وجدة 66 mi
37 Take exit slightly right onto Meknès Ouest 1 mi
38 Enter roundabout straight onto Vers Autoroute A2 مخرج إلى الطريق السيار 10 yd
39 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Vers Autoroute A2 مخرج إلى الطريق السيار 2 mi
40 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Vers Autoroute A2 مخرج إلى الطريق السيار 31 yd
41 Exit roundabout straight onto Vers Autoroute A2 مخرج إلى الطريق السيار 2 mi
42 Enter roundabout right onto Vers Autoroute A2 مخرج إلى الطريق السيار 26 yd
43 Exit roundabout right onto Vers Autoroute A2 مخرج إلى الطريق السيار 1 mi
44 Turn slightly right 122 yd
45 Turn straight 1 mi
46 Enter roundabout straight 34 yd
47 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
48 Enter roundabout right onto Avenue Meknès شارع مكناس 19 yd
49 Exit roundabout right onto Avenue Meknès شارع مكناس 117 yd
50 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Avenue Meknès شارع مكناس 13 yd
51 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Avenue Meknès شارع مكناس 1 mi
52 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Avenue Meknès شارع مكناس 8 yd
53 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Avenue Meknès شارع مكناس 1 mi
54 At end of road, turn left onto Avenue Mohammed VI شارع محمد السادس 1 mi
55 Enter roundabout right 47 yd
56 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
57 Turn straight onto Avenue Rouamzine 1 mi
58 Continue slightly left onto Avenue Rouamzine 1 mi
59 Enter roundabout right 22 yd
60 Exit roundabout right 160 yd
61 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Boulevard des F.A.R شارع الجيش الملكي 9 yd
62 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Boulevard des F.A.R شارع الجيش الملكي 1 mi
63 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Boulevard des F.A.R شارع الجيش الملكي 39 yd
64 Exit roundabout right onto Boulevard des F.A.R شارع الجيش الملكي 1 mi
65 Turn right 1 mi
66 At end of road, turn right 79 yd
67 Arrive right

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The return trip from Meknes to Marrakech covers roughly the same distance, 291 mi.

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How far is it from Marrakech to Meknes?: The distance between Marrakech and Meknes is 291 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Marrakech to Meknes?: The drive from Marrakech to Meknes takes approximately 5 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Marrakech to Meknes?: The fastest route from Marrakech to Meknes covers 291 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 20 min.
Which direction is Meknes from Marrakech?: Meknes lies roughly to the north-east of Marrakech.
Which roads does the route from Marrakech to Meknes follow?: The drive from Marrakech to Meknes mainly follows A3, A1, A2. The longest single stretch is 106 mi on A3.
Which towns do you pass between Marrakech and Meknes?: Towns on the route from Marrakech to Meknes include Sidi Bou Othmane, Settat, Ad Darwa, Aïn Attig, Khemisset.

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