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How to get fromMarrakesh to Zanzibar Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Marrakesh to Zanzibar Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Marrakech to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    1. Fly from Marrakech (RAK) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane RAK - ZNZ
    14h 48m
    $601–903

  2. Bus to Agadir–Al Massira Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Marrakech to Agadirbus bus
    2. Fly from Agadir–Al Massira Airport (AGA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane AGA - ZNZ
    28h 10m
    $403–1,422

  3. Fly Marrakech to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Marrakech (RAK) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane RAK - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    18h 59m
    $669–1,053

  4. Train to Mohammed V International Airport, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Marrakech to Gare Oasistrain train
    2. Fly from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane CMN - DAR
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    21h 2m
    $630–1,024

  5. Train to Mohammed V International Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the train from Marrakech to Gare Oasistrain train
    2. Fly from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane CMN - ZNZ
    20h 56m
    $712–1,024

Marrakech (RAK) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$384Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,547.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 48m

What companies run services between Marrakesh, Morocco and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Turkish Airlines, easyJet, and five other airlines fly from Marrakech (RAK) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) once daily.

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