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their narrow streets and many for a short stay (even lasting no DIRECTORY
dead ends can make circulation more than a few minutes) and
difficult. It is usually far more 5 dirhams for several hours’ Car-Hire Companies
pleasurable to explore them parking. If you want to park Avis
on foot. for a longer period (overnight, ∑ avis.com
for example), it is advisable to
come to an agree ment with Agadir
Driving in the Country the attendant before leaving Al Massira Airport.
When driving on minor your vehicle. The advantage Tel (0528) 83 92 44.
roads in rural areas, you should of this system is that car theft Casablanca
look out for animals, such as and break-ins are virtually non- 19 Avenue de l’Armée Royale.
donkeys and flocks of sheep existent. Parking meters are Tel (0522) 31 24 24.
or goats. Wandering freely common in major cities. Marrakech
without human supervision, Marrakech-Menara Airport.
they may step into the road Tel (0524) 43 31 69.
without warning. Car Hire
The many trucks and buses Large towns and airports are Hertz
that use the roads may slow well provided with car-hire ∑ hertz.com
your progress considerably, companies, not all of which Agadir
and overtaking, offer the same service. Bungalow Marhaba, Boulevard
particularly in the When hiring a car for Mohammed V.
mountains, is an extended period, it Tel (0528) 84 09 39.
difficult. Passing is best to Casablanca
on narrow roads is use an international 25 Rue Al-Oraibi Jilali.
often hazardous. car-hire company Tel (0522) 48 47 10.
Slow down and hug (such as Hertz, Avis Marrakech
the hard shoulder or Europcar) or a 154 Avenue Mohammed V.
so as to reduce the A “Stop” sign in Arabic Moroccan firm (such Tel (0524) 43 99 84.
risk of collision. as Thrifty or First-Car)
with an extensive network and
reliable insurance and
Fuel breakdown assistance. On a Class A car (such as a Renault
Service stations are found at payment of a supplement, the Logan) and 1,800 dirhams for a
fairly frequent intervals along hire vehicle may be dropped four-wheel-drive vehicle. There
roads in Morocco, even in the off at a different place from is usually a wide range of cars
most remote areas. Although where it was picked up. Check to choose from.
four-star petrol (gas) and diesel the terms of the agreement,
are widely available, unleaded especially clauses relating to
petrol is rarely sold outside insurance and cover in case In Case of Accident
large towns. Irregular deliveries of accident or theft. Also check If you are involved in a road
to service stations in rural areas the state of the vehicle and ask accident, you should wait for
may mean that they run out for any damage to be noted the police to arrive. They will
of fuel. Wherever you are, you before you drive off. usually arrive quickly and will
should fill up before starting Car hire in Morocco is quite arbitrate in case of any disagree-
a long journey. expensive. Charges (excluding ment. Official statement forms
Self-service is uncommon; collision damage waiver) are similar to those used in Europe
you should wait for the atten- about 900 dirhams per day for are available at tobacconists.
dant to arrive and then pay
him in cash, including a tip.

Parking
In large towns and cities, an
attendant wearing a small
brass badge is assigned to
every pavement. He will help
you to park, will watch your
car in your absence and will
help you manoeuvre out of
your parking place.
Payment for this service varies
according to how long the car
is parked, and is at the driver’s
discretion; allow 1 to 2 dirhams Driving in the desert, where a four-wheel-drive is essential

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