Morocco (MA)

Morocco has a dual taxi system. Petit taxis (small urban taxis): serve within city limits; officially metered; carry max 3 passengers; colour-coded by city (green = Casablanca, red = Rabat, beige = Marrakech, blue = Agadir, yellow = Fez). Always insist the meter is running (compteur) or agree price before boarding. Night surcharge: +50% after 8pm. Grand taxis (shared intercity taxis): collective Mercedes sedans (typically W124 or W123 era) carrying 6 passengers on fixed routes between towns. Depart from specific taxi stations (gares routières) when full. Fixed prices per seat — negotiate if taking whole car (course). Airport taxis: fixed tariff zones from all major airports — ask for official tariff board before accepting.

Yassir is Morocco's dominant ride-hailing platform (founded 2017, Algeria-origin), available in Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Tangier, Fez, and Agadir. Offers standard cars, comfort, and XL (van) categories. Yassir Express (food/grocery delivery) available in all major cities. Careem (Uber-owned) operates in Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakech. InDrive (formerly inDriver) expanding in Morocco. Standard Uber app unavailable — Yassir is the equivalent. All apps require a Moroccan or international phone number and bank card.

Cycling is not well developed as urban commuting infrastructure in Morocco. Medinas are essentially car-free but extremely narrow and pedestrian-heavy — walkable only. Some cities have informal cycling cultures. Marrakech and Essaouira have bike rental operators for tourist use. Serious road cycling in the Atlas Mountains is popular with sports cyclists. Mountain biking trails exist around Marrakech and Ifrane. No protected urban cycling lanes exist in major cities as of 2026. Shared e-scooters (Bolt, Lime) have launched in Casablanca and Rabat.

Morocco's rail network is operated by ONCF. The Al Boraq HSR (Train à Grande Vitesse) runs Casablanca Voyageurs–Kénitra–Gharb–Tangier at up to 320 km/h, completing the journey in 2h10m — the only high-speed train in Africa. Standard ONCF services cover: Casablanca–Rabat (40 min), Casablanca–El Jadida (1h30m), Casablanca–Marrakech (3h), Casablanca–Fez (4h30m), Casablanca–Oujda (10h+). Connecting coach services (Supratours) extend to destinations not on the rail network including Agadir, Dakhla, Tetouan, and Chefchaouen. Book at oncf.ma or ONCF app. Trains are generally reliable, comfortable, and affordable.

Morocco drives on the right. Speed limits: 60 km/h urban; 100 km/h national roads (routes nationales); 120 km/h motorways (autoroutes). Zero blood alcohol tolerance — 0.00 g/l strictly enforced with roadside breathalysers, especially at weekend checkpoints. Seat belts mandatory front and rear. Morocco has an extensive, well-maintained motorway network (autoroutes) operated by ADM (Autoroutes du Maroc) with electronic toll collection. Average toll Casablanca–Marrakech: ~100 MAD. Road quality excellent on national highways; secondary roads variable. Atlas Mountain roads narrow and winding — drive cautiously. Car rental available from all major airports (Europcar, Hertz, Avis, National, local operators). International Driving Permit (IDP) valid for tourists; residents should exchange to Moroccan licence within 90 days.

Mohammed V International Airport (CMN), Casablanca: Morocco's main hub (30km from city centre; train connection via ONCF to Casa Voyageurs: 45 MAD, 35 min; taxi: 250–350 MAD fixed tariff). Served by Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Air Arabia Maroc, Air France, Iberia, Turkish Airlines, Transavia, easyJet, Ryanair. Marrakech Menara (RAK): major tourist airport with direct European low-cost links. Agadir Al Massira (AGA): charter and seasonal direct European flights. Tangier Ibn Battuta (TNG): connected to Ryanair, Volotea, and RAM. Fez Saïss (FEZ): RAM and Ryanair connections. Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is the national carrier with loyalty programme (Safar Flyer).