Documents Needed to Rent a Car in Morocco (Checklist)
Renting a car in Morocco is simple if you arrive with the right papers. This checklist covers what almost every agency asks for, and what to prepare if you want a fast pick-up at Agadir Al Massira Airport.
The essential checklist
- Valid driving licence (original, in your name, held 1 to 2 years minimum).
- Passport or national ID card of the main driver.
- Minimum age: 21 for most categories (some agencies charge more under 25).
- Booking confirmation with your flight number if you are collected at the airport.
- Payment method: card or cash according to your booking terms.
Extra documents for additional drivers
Every extra driver must show their licence and ID at pick-up and be named on the contract. Driving without being listed can void your insurance. At Auto Agadir an additional driver is a simple add-on, see the terms.
How to speed up the airport pick-up
- Send your flight number when you book so the agent can track delays
- Have your licence and passport ready, not in the suitcase
- Agree the return place and time in the message thread
- Check the car with the agent and take photos before leaving
With free airport delivery at Agadir (AGA), the agent waits at the arrivals hall and the key handover takes only a couple of minutes.
Do I need a credit card?
Only if the agency takes a deposit by card pre-authorization. With a 0 MAD deposit rental there is no hold, as explained in our guide to car rental deposits in Morocco.
Frequently asked questions
Can I rent a car with only a photo of my licence?
No. You need the physical original licence.
Do I need a passport or is an ID card enough?
A passport or a national ID card is accepted as identity proof by most agencies.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Agadir?
Generally 21 with a licence held for 1 to 2 years.
Also available in: FR
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