Marrakesh Airport Car Rental

Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) offers convenient car rental services right in the arrivals halls, making it easy for travelers to explore Morocco’s roads independently after landing.

Rental Companies Available

Major providers include Hertz, Sixt, Europcar, Budget, Avis, AutoUnion, Green Motion, ADDCAR Rental, AbbyCar, OptimoRent, and local options like Locationauto and United Rent A Car. International brands like Hertz and Sixt often rank highest in customer ratings for reliability.

Desk Locations

Most desks cluster in the Arrivals Hall of Terminal 1, with additional counters in Terminal 2. Off-site companies (e.g., Alma Car Hire) provide free shuttles from outside baggage claim. Follow "Car Rental" signs post-immigration; staff guide you to the nearby terminal parking lot for vehicle pickup.

Book international firms like Hertz for better insurance coverage and English-speaking support, especially if new to Moroccan driving.

Approximate Prices

Economy cars start at $7-10/day (e.g., Fiat 500), compacts at $9-15/day, SUVs/4WD from $25-57/day (Dacia Duster popular), and luxury/hybrids $50-64+/day. Prices vary by season—add 20-30% in peak summer. Weekly deals often save 20-40%.

Most Rented Car Types

Economy/Mini (Fiat Panda, Peugeot 208): Urban exploring, 1-3 passengers.
Compact/Sedan: Couples/families for city and highway.
SUV/4WD (Dacia Duster, Peugeot 3008): Top choice for Atlas Mountains, desert trips—handles rough roads well.

Popular Destinations by Car

Marrakech Medina (15-20 min): Direct to riads and souks.
Ourika Valley (1h): Waterfalls, Berber villages.
Ouzoud Waterfalls (2.5h): Day trip for hikes.
Essaouira (3h): Coastal beaches via scenic coastal road.
Atlas Mountains (1-2h): Skiing (winter) or hiking

Rent 4WD for mountain/desert routes—roads can be unpaved; GPS add-on (€5-10/day) prevents wrong turns on unmarked paths.

Insurance Explanation

Basic coverage includes Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection (TP), often limiting liability to €500-1500 excess (deductible). Super CDW (€10-20/day) reduces it to zero. Third-party liability (mandatory) covers damage to others. Check for:

Full Protection: No excess, includes tires/glass.
Personal Accident: Medical coverage.
Exclusions: Off-road, single-lane tracks, drivers under 25. Decline credit card insurance if it doesn’t cover Morocco. Inspect car thoroughly at pickup—take photos.

Always opt for Super CDW with locals; aggressive driving is common—drive defensively and avoid night travel outside cities.