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How to get fromMarrakesh to Timbuktuby plane, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Marrakesh to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Marrakech, drive

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    1. Fly from Marrakech (RAK) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane RAK - TOM
    2. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    29h 44m
    $213–738

  2. Drive 3,809.6 km

    1. Drive from Marrakesh to Timbuktucar car 3,809.6 km
    2d 3h
    $594–857

  3. Train to Mohammed V International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Marrakech to Gare Oasistrain train
    2. Fly from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane CMN - TOM
    3. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    28h 57m
    $234–809

Marrakech (RAK) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration23h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,908.8 km
  • Duration: 29h 44m

What companies run services between Marrakesh, Morocco and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Marrakesh to Timbuktu. However, you can take the line 19 bus to Marrakech Airport, walk to Marrakech (RAK) airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Marrakesh to Timbuktu in around 2d 3h.

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