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What to expect when renting a car with driver in Marrakesh?

Marrakech is more than just an old city. The surrounding mountains offers great day trips, and Marrakech is often just a starting point for an exploration that heads in the Sahara desert. Public transport out of Marrakech is sporadic and uncomfortable and doesn"t head to the most exciting destinations – like the African ski slopes or the Sahara sand dunes. So what do you get when you rent a car with driver in Marrakech?

Babourika, Marrakesh credit: martinvarsavsky CC BY 2.0

Different Car with Driver rental Prices in Marrakesh

There are around 50 different tour companies offering car with driver hire. They normally have a roster of drivers and vehicles.

Rental prices per day including a driver

Prices depend heavily on the quality of vehicle and experience of the driver. Drivers who speak excellent English and doubles as guides cost more. Vehicles with air-conditioning also increase the price. For a Marrakech day trip you will pay anything from €70 – 100.

Minibus and car with driver from private transfer Navette For You

Round trip and car with driver tour deals

Some of the best value comes when taking a trip out of the desert. The most common route is a 3-5 day trip going Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Sahara Desert – Middle Atlas Mountains – Fes / Marrakech. This can cost about €600 for a vehicle, which is very cheap considering that you"ll cover around 1500kms.

Pay for extra comfort for when driving through dessert and mountains

When looking at quotes for car with driver rental prices it"s important to check exactly what"s included. You should make sure that there are no hidden extras like paying for the driver"s meals or accommodation. Also ask for quotes for different vehicles if you are traveling a long distance. Paying a bit extra for added comfort is usually worth it when you"re traveling along winding mountain passes and through dusty desert.

What happens if there is a problem?

If there are any problems then you should immediately speak to the rental company. Just like hiring a car and self-driving the rental company should fix the problem. If your vehicle breaks down then they should arrange a replacement. Make sure that everything is detailed in your contract to avoid any confusion. For example, if you want to make a short detour off the route then have it in the contract before you set off.

SOFITEL HOTEL MARRAKECH MOROCCO credit: calflier001 CC BY-SA 2.0

What to see with your chauffeured rental car around Marrakesh

Most people hire a rental car with driver for one of two excursions. Either a day trip from Marrakech or a trip to the Atlas Mountains and/or Sahara Desert.

Day trips from Marrakesh

One of Marrakech"s greatest appeals is the variety of day trips on offer. Within one hour you can be in national parks full of flowing waterfalls. Or perhaps you want to head south towards the highest mountain in Northern Africa and one of the only places on the continent where you can go skiing. Within two hours you can be on the coast, relaxing in the old town of Essaouira or surfing some waves.

Camels easily travel through the sand dunes. It might look fun, but riding camels is certainly not comfortable

Credit Photo: Stephen Bailey 

The Atlas and Sahara Expedition

Most people come to Morocco and want to see much more than Marrakech. This classic route takes in many of the country"s top sights and showcases the breathtaking diversity on offer.

• Organise a car with driver in Marrakech
• Head east through the stunning High Atlas Mountains, stopping at many viewpoints along the way
• Stop at the UNESCO accredited Ait Ben Haddou – an ancient mud-brick Kasbah that"s 900 years old and was the setting for the film Gladiator.
• See the film studios in Ouzazate.
• Drive into the stunning Dades Gorge and Todra Gorge.
• Continue into the Sahara desert at either Merzouga or Zagora. From here most people do a 1 night camel safari and sleep inside the monumental sand dunes.
• Either return to Marrakech. Or head north and finish the trip in Fes.

4x4 with driver from Camel Trekking Excursions

This can be done over 3-5 days and also includes many unexpected highlights, like old towns and cute villages along the road.

Compare car with driver rental services

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