The Locavi blog

Explore Marrakech and Morocco at your own pace

Practical guides, itineraries and advice from local experts to plan your road trip.

Guides20 Oct 20262 min

Where to stay in Marrakech: which district to choose, with or without a car?

Medina, Gueliz, Hivernage, Palmeraie, Agdal or the Ourika road: what each district offers, and whether a rental car will really be useful there.

Guides20 Oct 20262 min

Weekend in Marrakech: organising flight, riad and rental car

Three days in Marrakech: when to book the flight, how to choose between a riad and a hotel, and why to book the car as soon as your dates are fixed. The plan, day by day.

Guides20 Oct 20262 min

Renting a car in Tangier: airport, Cape Spartel, Asilah and Chefchaouen

Tangier airport, Tanger Med port, Cape Spartel, Hercules Caves, Asilah and Chefchaouen: how to organise your car rental in northern Morocco.

Guides20 Oct 20262 min

Renting a car in Agadir: Taghazout, Paradise Valley and the south coast

Al Massira airport, Taghazout, Paradise Valley, Taroudant and the coast road to Essaouira: how to enjoy the south coast by car.

Guides20 Oct 20262 min

Renting a car in Rabat: airport, tram, beaches and excursions

Rabat is calmer to drive in than Casablanca: Rabat-Salé airport, tram, Oudayas Kasbah, Temara beaches and excursions to Meknes and Fes.

Guides20 Oct 20262 min

Renting a car in Casablanca: Mohammed V airport, traffic and tips

Mohammed V airport, tram, traffic, parking, excursions to Rabat, El Jadida and Marrakech: everything to know before renting a car in Casablanca.

Itineraries20 Oct 20262 min

Marrakech → Casablanca and Mohammed V airport by car

240 km and 2 h 40 on the A7 motorway: toll, breaks, traffic, Mohammed V airport, train or car and one-way rental. The route guide.

Guides20 Oct 20262 min

Booking, Kayak, Rentalcars or a local agency: where to book your car in Morocco?

International comparison sites, big brands, local agencies and platforms like Locavi: what each option really offers, with a table to help you choose.

Tips20 Oct 20262 min

Car rental scams in Morocco: how to avoid them

Fake agencies, imaginary damage, unreturned deposits, hidden fees: the most common traps and the simple checks to rent with confidence.

Itineraries20 Oct 20262 min

Marrakech → Fes by car: motorway or Middle Atlas?

530 km on the motorway in 6 hours, or two days via Beni Mellal, Azrou and Ifrane: the two routes, the stops, the car to choose and parking in Fes.

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