Airport

MEK Bassatine Airport

Bassatine Airport (MEK) serves Meknes, about 3 km southeast of Meknes. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAMEK
ICAOGMFM
ServesMeknes
From centre3 km
TimezoneAfrica/Casablanca
Elevation576 m

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The airport in numbers

Bassatine Airport — facts & history

We pulled Bassatine Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Elevation
576 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Royal Moroccan Air Force

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Bassatine Airport to Meknes

The airport is about 3 km southeast of Meknes, about 10 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Casablanca (CMN): the ONCF train from the terminal to Casa-Voyageurs and Rabat. Marrakesh, Fez, Agadir: a bus or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Marrakesh has an official flat fare from the airport to the medina (posted) — insist on it. A beige 'petit taxi' with the meter within the city. Estimated fare to the centre: DH40–DH64.

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~10 minDH40–DH64
Private transfer~10 minfixed upfront
Car rental~10 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From MEK to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Fez50 km71 minDH357–DH567
Fes50 km71 minDH357–DH567
Rabat122 km129 minDH847–DH1345
Chefchaouen145 km153 minDH1003–DH1593
At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Bassatine Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Bassatine Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Bassatine Airport to the centre of Meknes?
Casablanca (CMN): the ONCF train from the terminal to Casa-Voyageurs and Rabat. Marrakesh, Fez, Agadir: a bus or a taxi. The airport is about 3 km southeast of Meknes, about 10 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Bassatine Airport to Meknes?
Roughly DH40–DH64 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Bassatine Airport?
Marrakesh has an official flat fare from the airport to the medina (posted) — insist on it. A beige 'petit taxi' with the meter within the city.
What's the cheapest way from Bassatine Airport to Meknes?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Casablanca (CMN): the ONCF train from the terminal to Casa-Voyageurs and Rabat. Marrakesh, Fez, Agadir: a bus or a taxi.
Can I get from Bassatine Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Casablanca (CMN): the ONCF train from the terminal to Casa-Voyageurs and Rabat. Marrakesh, Fez, Agadir: a bus or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Bassatine Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Bassatine Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026