Car rental ouarzazate airport

Which car should I rent in Ouarzazate?

If you're planning to stay inside the city, then renting a Citadine or Family car will be more than sufficient for Ouarzazate (Renault Clio, Citroën C3 Picasso, Citroën Berlingo, Peugeot 308, etc.).

If you're planning to do some driving in the mountains, rent a car with a powerful engine for easy hill climbing (Dacia Duster, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Peugeot 2008, etc.) and reasonable fuel consumption.

The most rented rental car category in Ouarzazate is the City and Compact or the Family and Minibus.

In and around the city center of Ouarzazate, the maximum speed limit is 40 km/h and 60 km/h.

On national roads around the airport, the speed limit is 80km/h or 100km/h, and on motorways the speed limit is 100km/h to 120km/h.

To rent a car at Ouarzazate airport, you'll need to present the following documents at the agency counter :

• Valid driver's license, at least 12 months old since issue

• Passport or identity card

• Credit card in the name of the contract holder for the rental car deposit in Ouarzazate.

Only original documents are accepted.

Here are the rental companies that have an agency at the Ouarzazate airport terminal (OZZ): Hertz, Firefly, Thrifty, Europcar, Budget, Dollar, Sixt, etc.

The most popular rental agency for travelers in Ouarzazate is the Hertz agency at the airport terminal.

At Hertz Morocco, you can rent a car from the age of 21 with 12 months' driving experience.

For certain rental cars (Familiale, , the minimum age is 23 and 2 years' driving experience.

For drivers under 23 years of age on the day the rental car is picked up, it is compulsory to take out young driver's insurance.

The cheapest car rental agencies in Ouarzazate are to be found at the international airport, where you'll find offers up to 35% cheaper than in the city center.

Over the past two weeks, the Hertz and Firefly agencies at the airport have offered the best car rental rates in Ouarzazate.

Additional insurance for your rental car in Ouarzazate is not compulsory, but is recommended. With Hertz Morocco, you are insured against collision and theft, but the deductible remains your responsibility. Driving in Ouarzazate can be surprising, and accidents are not uncommon. If you take out additional insurance, you won't have to pay anything in the event of an accident or damage to your rental car.

At Hertz, you can modify your reservation for free up to 48 hours before picking up the vehicle at the agency in Ouarzazate. For any modification, the rental prices in force will apply.

At Hertz, all agencies offer free cancellation of your reservation. To benefit from free cancellation, you must communicate your request to one of our agencies within the deadlines indicated in the general rental conditions.

If you are looking for a car near Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ), there are Hertz, Thrifty, Firefly, and Dollar agencies in the city center.

All Hertz agencies offer car rental with unlimited mileage in Ouarzazate :

- Ouarzazate International Airport agency - Ouarzazate city center branch

At Hertz you can choose between car rental with unlimited mileage or limited to 100km per day.

At Hertz Morocco we accept the following methods of payment to rent a car :

• Credit card

• Debit card

• Bank transfer

A credit card in the name of the rental contract holder is required for the vehicle deposit.

Yes, French or European driving licenses are recognized in Morocco.

When driving in Ouarzazate's city center, keep your eyes peeled as the streets are narrow, cars pour in from all sides and traffic regulations are not strictly observed.

Outside the city, driving is a completely different story. With its winding mountain roads and magnificent scenery, driving around Ouarzazate is a feast for the eyes. Beware of certain stretches where you may be driving on snow.

In the city center of Ouarzazate and the outskirts, the roads are in fair condition.

In the mountains, the roads are in good condition but it is common to encounter potholes.

In Ouarzazate, you can park your car on the street, in private parking lots or in parking areas. There's a large parking lot right in the center of town, at the foot of the city walls. There's usually a guard (more or less official) who watches over the vehicles, but don't expect too much from him.

Parking generally costs 5 dirhams (about €0.50) an hour, but wardens change their prices from one customer to the next, so don't hesitate to negotiate.

In Ouarzazate, there are pedestrian zones that are either off-limits to cars or simply impassable, as the narrow streets are so crowded with passers-by. This is particularly the case in certain parts of the town center, around the ancient fortress of Kasbah de Taourirt and the old medina. You should also avoid the area around the souks, which are difficult to access by vehicle at peak times.

Right now :

- 1L Gasoline = 15.2 MAD (1.40 €)- 1L Diesel = 11 MAD (1.03 €)

To collect a rental car in Ouarzazate you must pay the vehicle deposit which varies depending on its category.

For a car rental in Ouarzazate without a deposit, you can subscribe to our franchise redemption service which cancels the amount to be paid in the event of an accident.