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Transport guide

Getting Around Marrakech: Complete Transport Guide (2026)

Marrakech’s medina is car-free + best walked. For day-trips (Atlas, Essaouira, Sahara), you’ll need a driver or bus. Here’s the practical breakdown.

Walking in medina

Medina is pedestrian + scooter only. Cars cannot enter. Walking is the only way around inside.

Best for: All medina exploration. Get lost — it’s part of the experience.

Petit taxis

Small taxis (max 3 passengers). Negotiate fare before entering — 30-50 dirhams typical for short trips.

Best for: Outside-medina to new town (Gueliz) + airport transfers.

Grand taxis

Larger shared taxis for inter-city routes (Atlas Mountains, Essaouira, Casablanca). Negotiate per person or full car.

Best for: Day-trips outside city.

Private driver (full day)

800-1,500 dirhams ($80-150) for full-day with driver. Hire through your riad or vetted services.

Best for: Atlas Mountains day-trip + Sahara overnight + multi-stop sightseeing.

Supratours buses

Marrakech → Essaouira (2h 30m, 80 dirhams), Marrakech → Agadir, etc. Comfortable, reliable.

Best for: Inter-city budget travel.

CTM buses

Similar to Supratours but covers different routes.

Best for: Longer-distance inter-city travel.

Bicycles

Some rental shops in Gueliz. Medina is not bike-friendly.

Best for: Gueliz + Agdal Gardens exploration.

Calèches (horse carriages)

Tourist horse-drawn carriages. Negotiate fare. 100-150 dirhams for a 30-min tour.

Best for: Sunset tour around Koutoubia + Menara Gardens.

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