Marrakech Menara
Airfield Identification
Unknown date to present
Morocco
CITY: Marrakech
IATA/ICAO CODES: RAK / GMMX
COORDINATES: 31°36'N / 8°02'W
OTHER NAMES: Nil
Commando Operations
During World War II, Marrakech Menara airfield was initially under the control of the Vichy French government. It was taken by the Allies in November 1942 as part of Operation Torch, the invasion of French North Africa. After its capture by Allied forces, it functioned as an Allied military airfield throughout the remainder of the war, as an Air Transport Command airfield on the North African and South Atlantic Routes.
Today, Marrakech Menara remains the city's only airport.
Units & operators based
1257th AAF Base Unit (Marrakech)
Commandos based at ATC North African Wing 1257th AAF Base Unit
- Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando: 42-96638
Last edited: 07/02/2020