Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport Guide (CMN)

Airport info
Code: CMN
Address:
Office National des Aéroports, Casa-Oasis, BP 8101 Casablanca, Morocco
Location:

Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport is located 30km (19 miles) south of Casablanca.

No. of terminals: 2 Dialling code: +212
Telephone:
+212 522 539 040

Morocco’s busiest airport and one of the key air transport hubs for North Africa, Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport serves the country’s most populous city, Casablanca. Our guide to the airport includes information about airport facilities, public transportation and nearby accommodation options.

Information

Airport information desks are located in Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Tourist information is also available in Arrivals.

Website
www.onda.ma
Driving directions

From the centre of Casablanca, take the A7 motorway towards Marrakech. From northeast Casablanca, take the N9 route towards Settat. The airport is signposted.

Public Transport

Public transport rail

Rail:A train service (tel: +212 890 203 040; www.oncf.ma) operates from the airport arrivals area to Casablanca’s port and the city centre (journey time: 45 minutes). The trains arrive at the airport railway station located at (-1) level, and are scheduled at every hour from 02h56 to 21h56. This is by far the easiest and most comfortable way of travelling into the city. From Casablanca there are intercity connections to numerous major centres. 

Public transport road

Taxi:Taxis are available outside Arrivals, 24-hours a day. Make sure you agree a fare before getting in the cab - haggling is required for the best price.

Terminal facilities

Money

Banks with bureau de change facilities and ATMs can be found in Terminals 1 and 2. Passengers are advised to change their leftover dirhams before going through security as there is nowhere to exchange money in Departures. Technically the Moroccan dirham is a closed currency, which means it can't be traded outside the country.

Communication

Wi-Fi internet is available in Terminals 1 and 2. There is a post office in Terminal 1, and public telephones can be found throughout the airport.

Food

The restaurants and cafés at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport are concentrated in Terminals 1 and 2. Options range from sit-down restaurants serving local fare to a pizzeria in Terminal 1.

Shopping

There are shops in all terminals selling a range of goods, from Moroccan arts and crafts to electronics and fashion items. Duty-free outlets can be found in all three terminals, although cigarettes and alcohol cannot be paid for in dirhams, only euros.

Luggage

Luggage trolleys are available at the car park and luggage delivery areas of Terminals 1 and 2, with porters present to help. To protect luggage, passengers can use protective packaging: laminating machines are available in front of the check-in counters at both terminals. In the event of lost or damaged luggage, the ‘Litiges luggage’ service will be able to help.

Other

Other facilities at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport include a 24-hour medical centre, pharmacy, children’s play areas and a prayer room.

Airport facilities

Conference and business

Fax, photocopy and internet facilities are available in the small business centre in the main hall at Terminal 1. There are no conference facilities at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport but the nearby Atlas Airport Hotel (tel: +212 529 003 002; www.hotelsatlas.com) houses meeting space.

Disabled facilities

Lifts and ramps provide easy access to most parts of the airport. Wheelchair transportation can be provided between the aeroplane and the terminal buildings – passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. Car parking spaces dedicated to disabled passengers are available in the on-site car parks.

Car parking

There are two car parks in front of Terminals 1 and 2 with 1,050 spaces each, offering short- and long-term rates.

Car rental

Car hire companies at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport include: Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National, Sixt and Thrifty, as well as several local operators.

Hotels

There are two hotels located near Casablanca Airport - most of the international standard hotels are located in the city itself.


Atlas Sky Airport

+212 529 003 002.

Located within the airport site, Atlas Sky Airport is a 4-star hotel with an outdoor swimming pool, meeting facilities and spa. There is a free breakfast buffet, free parking, free Wi-Fi and an on-site restaurant serving Moroccan cuisine.

Mohammed V International Airport, Nouasser, Casablanca, Morocco

Relax Airport Hotel

+212 676 490 166

Located next door to the Atlas Sky Hotel, Relax offers affordable air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool and on-site dining. A complimentary buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi and use of a sun terrace are included in the room rate, and shuttle buses to the airport run every 30 minutes.

Mohammed V International Airport, Nouasser, Casablanca, Morocco
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