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Car Rental & Travel Blog

Practical guides for renting a car and exploring southern Morocco, written by the local team at Auto Agadir.

Taghazout surf village on the Atlantic coast near Agadir, Morocco
Airport & Arrival

Agadir Airport to Taghazout: Taxi, Transfer or Rental Car?

Which option makes sense from AGA to Taghazout? A practical comparison.

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Dacia Duster
Road Trips

9 Best Day Trips from Agadir by Car (with Distances and Drive Times)

Nine easy day trips with distances, times and what to see.

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Black and grey Renault Clio 5 rental cars parked on a mountain road in the Anti-Atlas near Agadir, Morocco
Road Trips

Agadir to Essaouira Road Trip: Coastal Route, Stops and Tips

About 2.5 to 3 hours along the Atlantic: the best stops and how to plan the day.

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Dacia Logan
Road Trips

Agadir to Marrakech by Car: Route, Tolls, Stops and Travel Time

About three hours on the A7. Route, tolls, rest stops and the best way to do it.

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Waze navigation app logo: live traffic, police and hazard alerts used by drivers in Morocco
Driving in Morocco

Moroccan Police Checkpoints and Speeding Fines: What Tourists Should Know

Calm, polite and prepared: how checkpoints and speed checks work, step by step.

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Car Rental Agadir Airport
Driving in Morocco

Is It Safe to Drive in Morocco? An Honest Guide for Tourists

Yes, with some habits adjusted. Here is what to expect on the road around Agadir.

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White rental SUV driving along the Atlantic coast road near Agadir, Morocco at sunset
Renting in Morocco

Car Rental Insurance in Morocco Explained: TPL, CDW and Theft Cover

TPL, CDW, excess, exclusions: what each term means and what to ask before booking.

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Passport and rental paperwork on a table with Moroccan tea glasses: documents required to rent a car in Morocco
Renting in Morocco

Documents Needed to Rent a Car in Morocco (Checklist)

Licence, passport, age and a booking confirmation: the full checklist in one page.

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International Driving Permit and passport for driving and car rental in Morocco
Renting in Morocco

Do You Need an International Driving Permit in Morocco?

Short answer: often no, but there are a few cases where an IDP saves you trouble.

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White rental SUV driving along the Atlantic coast road near Agadir, Morocco at sunset
Renting in Morocco

Car Rental Deposit in Morocco: How It Works and How to Avoid It

Card holds, cash cautions, refund delays: here is what the deposit really is, and how to skip it.

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