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

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There are 6 ways to get from Marrakesh to Timbuktu by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Marrakech to Néma Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Marrakech (RAK) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane RAK - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    29h 11m
    $231–863

  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 to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Marrakech to Gare Oasistrain train
    2. Fly from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane CMN - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    27h 19m
    $251–933

  4. Fly Marrakech to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Marrakech (RAK) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane RAK - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    35h 5m
    $236–873

  5. Bus to Agadir–Al Massira Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Marrakech to Agadirbus bus
    2. Fly from Agadir–Al Massira Airport (AGA) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane AGA - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    33h 8m
    $271–981

  6. Train to Mohammed V International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Marrakech to Gare Oasistrain train
    2. Fly from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane CMN - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    34h 18m
    $246–943

Marrakech (RAK) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,289.2 km
  • Duration: 29h 11m

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 Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Marrakesh to Timbuktu in around 2d 3h.

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