Relay Center · Marseille
Getting Here
Transport, parking, and practical information to reach the Relay Center
Istiqbal — Welcome of Mehmaano
- 🚄 By train Alight at Gare Saint-Charles
- ✈️ By plane
Marseille Provence Airport (Marignane) — 30 km from Marseille. Shuttle buses and regular services to Gare Saint-Charles.
⚠️ Taxi Warning Outside the airport, some drivers may offer you rides at exaggerated rates. Only use official taxi counters or regular shuttle buses.
Public Transport
- M
Metro line 2
Gèze station — ~5 min walk.
- B
RTM Bus
Line 36 — stop near rue Frédéric Sauvage. Lines 89, 95 from the city centre.
- T
From Gare Saint-Charles
Bus 36 direct from the main train station. Estimated journey: 20 min.
Taxi & Rideshare
Parking
The Relay Center is located in the Zone Industrielle des Arnavaux (14th arrondissement), a commercial and warehouse district where on-street parking is completely free — no meters, no time limits, no parking zones.
Spaces are plentiful and easy to find:
- Along boulevard Frédéric Sauvage — wide industrial boulevard with ample kerb-side spaces on both sides
- Adjacent side streets and service roads — access roads to warehouses and commercial premises, typically quiet and well-stocked with spaces
Simply drive along the boulevard when you arrive — you will find parking easily, even at busy times.
Parking & Traffic
Ashara Mubaraka 1448HDrop-off Procedure
- Drop passengers only in designated drop-off zones
- Drop your family off first, then find parking
- Walk to the Markaaz from your parking spot
Recommended Parking Streets
The Markaaz has no official car park. Use the recommended areas and follow volunteers' instructions.
Important
- Leave your phone number visible on the dashboard
- Follow volunteers' directions
- No double-parking
Park & Ride (P+R) — with transport included
Monitored spaces at reduced rates — RTM bus and metro included in the ticket. Ideal if you prefer to use public transport for the last leg.
Location
Mahal us Shifa — Health & Emergencies
Anjuman First Aid Team
On-site throughout Ashara Mubaraka. Contact number shared at registration.
Emergency Numbers
SAMU: 15 · Fire: 18 · EU Emergency: 112
From Marseille Provence Airport
Airport Shuttle (Marseille Shuttle)
Connects the airport to Gare Saint-Charles (city centre) in ~25 min. Frequent departures.
~€8.50 one-way
Taxi from airport
Fixed regulated fare to Marseille city centre. Allow 45–55 min depending on traffic.
~€55–65 (regulated fare)