Cardiff to Marrakech: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1393.2 miles 2242.1 km · straight line
1509.2 miles actual route 2428.8 km · driving distance
31h 4min estimated drive time
£229 - £282 estimated fuel cost
~3h 18min flight time
192° SSW bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Marrakech?

The distance from Cardiff to Marrakech is 1393.2 miles (2242.1 km) as the crow flies. Marrakech is located SSW of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1509.2 miles, taking about 31h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 18min. Cardiff is in United Kingdom, while Marrakech is in Morocco.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Marrakech. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cardiff to Marrakech

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 4min £229 - £282 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 17min $121–$226* Budget
Train ~40h 23min $181–$528* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Marrakech

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Marrakech
31.63°N, 7.98°W
Africa/Casablanca
466m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 464 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 116 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM