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Morocco by Rental Car
& Limousine
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Getting Around By Car.
Road Network: In good repair. You can roam over the entire country at will. There are four categories of road:
Motorway: linking Casablanca to Rabat (15Dh toll) and Rabat to Kenitra (10Dh). It is being extended to Tangier.
Main roads: 10,907km, with 9,577km paved. B roads: 9,367km, with 6,438km paved.
C road: 39,178km, with 13,126km paved.
Driving on the road: The highway code is of the international type, road signs are written in French and Arabic. Speed is limited to 120kph on the motorway and 100 kph on the roads, 40-60kph in built up areas. The wearing of safety belts is compulsory.
Drive very carefully. You not only have to deal with other cars but also with crowds of pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, carts and even animals...Don't be afraid of sounding your horn.
Don't forget that Morocco is a mountainous country, including very high passes as the Tizi n'Tichka (2,260m) between Marrakesh and Ouarzazate.
Be careful of snow and ice in winter.
Driving on Rough Tracks: If your itinerary includes section of track, check that your vehicle is adapted to those conditions: some trips can be negotiated by all kinds of cars, some of the Renault 4, while others are exclusively restricted to 4-wheel drives...
Before you head off onto a track, make inquiries (possibility of fjords if it has rained), make sure your spare wheel is in place and usable, check your tires and make sure you have a petrol and water. Finally, if you are taking difficult tracks, avoid driving at night and drive with other vehicles.
Petrol: Apart from large towns, it may be difficult to find. Make inquiries at the tourist office before setting out. If you are leaving the main roads, you would be well advised to fill up at every opportunity without waiting to be "on reserve". A wise precaution to avoid any surprises.
Car Hire: There is a wide choice, from the large 4-wheel drive to the small, private car. You can reserve your car before you leave with the major international car hire firm -- a wise precaution in busy periods. You will also find Moroccan car rental firms when you arrive, often with very competitive rates. In any case, check carefully the state of the car before taking to the road (spare wheel, jack, etc.).
