Car rental in Fes

Fez is one of Morocco's most beautiful cities. However, public transportation doesn't cover its remote attractions. What if you want to visit the Atlas Mountains or the ruins of Volubilis without being tied to organized tours? With a car rental in Fez, you can independently reach medieval fortresses in the surrounding areas, visit vineyards, and travel to other cities.

Book your car rental through Localrent, which offers a simple filter system and a small online advance payment. You get an affordable vehicle directly from local companies.

Localrent Car Rental Advantages

Renting a car in Fez through Localrent guarantees a comfortable holiday without unpleasant surprises. We offer the best conditions, convenient search options, and support at every stage.

Key advantages of renting with Localrent:

1. Diverse vehicle fleet. The service brings together offers from local rental companies. Therefore, the selection of models is extensive—from budget hatchbacks for city trips to spacious luxury SUVs for journeys around Fez.
2. Low deposit. Most offers require a minimal deposit. Some rental options are available without any deposit at all.
3. Quick vehicle selection. You'll find a suitable model thanks to convenient filters. You can choose the vehicle class and make, transmission type, insurance type, deposit size (or its absence), and more.
4. Small initial payment. For booking, you only need to pay 15–20% of the total rental cost by card. The remainder should be paid when meeting with the manager before the rental period begins.
5. Transparent payment terms. The price before completing the booking is final (after selecting all options), with no hidden charges or unexpected fees. There will be no additional payments when picking up the vehicle.

Requirements for Car Rental

To complete the rental, you'll need:

• Valid driver's license
• Passport
• Bank card for advance payment (payment conditions for the balance upon vehicle handover should be clarified during booking—debit cards are not accepted everywhere, depending on the specific offer)

In Fez, you'll need to present the rental company manager with your booking confirmation (voucher). This will arrive by email immediately after making the advance payment.

When booking, pay attention to age restrictions and driving experience requirements specified in the particular vehicle listing. These criteria vary depending on the rental company's requirements.

Traffic Regulations

Traffic in Morocco drives on the right. Be especially careful on Fez roads, where you may encounter animal-drawn transport.

Basic traffic rules:

• Speed limits: Within populated areas—up to 60 km/h, roads outside populated areas—up to 100 km/h, on expressways—up to 120 km/h. Exceeding the speed limit by even 1 km/h is considered a violation.
• Roundabout priority belongs to vehicles already on the circle.
• Low beam headlights are mandatory during evening and nighttime hours, as well as in poor weather conditions.
• Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers.
• Phone use is permitted only through hands-free systems.
• Transporting children under 12 should preferably be done in car seats or special restraint devices.

Police officers frequently conduct roadside checks. Always keep necessary documents with you: driver's license, passport, and rental vehicle papers.

Morocco has toll road systems. The payment process is simple: take a ticket at the entrance and pay at the exit.

Fuel Stations

In Fez and other major cities, 24-hour gas stations operate. Stations can be found even in mountainous areas and on approaches to desert regions.

At most gas stations, attendants pump the fuel themselves. Payment is accepted in cash. Card payment is not available at all stations, so it's safer to have cash on hand. Tipping the attendant is not mandatory but is considered good practice.

Parking

In Moroccan cities, including Fez, parking is predominantly paid. This rule applies even on empty roadsides. Within a few minutes of stopping, someone in a vest usually appears to collect payment. Parking costs are low. However, refusing to pay may result in conflict.

Our advice—use official parking zones with payment machines. Parking meters accept both cash and bank cards.

Vehicle Booking Process

With Localrent, renting in Fez is convenient and simple. Car booking happens online, saving time and effort.

Step-by-step instructions for booking a car:

1. Select city and travel dates. Specify the destination ("Fez"), rental start and end dates. The system will immediately show all available offers.
2. Sort options. Use convenient filters to select a vehicle. For example, you can set parameters for transmission type, vehicle class, deposit size, fuel type, and more.
3. Review available offers. Look at vehicle listings, familiarize yourself with prices, rental conditions, insurance types, and specific model features.
4. Choose a suitable option and add additional options to your order, such as a child seat.
5. Review the total rental cost and pay a small advance by bank card (usually 15–20% of the total amount). The balance should be paid upon vehicle handover. This can be paid by card or cash, depending on the rental company's conditions.
6. Receive confirmation. After payment, you'll receive an email with a voucher.

The car will be waiting for you in Fez at the appointed time and in your specified location.

Routes for Rental Car Travel

Extended car travel is an opportunity to explore corners not only of Fez but throughout Morocco. All routes suggested below run on paved roads—remember that insurance doesn't cover unpaved roads.

Top interesting places:

1. Volubilis. This ancient Roman city in Morocco is a UNESCO site. Today you can see well-preserved ruins of structures, including a 3rd-century Basilica for court sessions, the Capitoline Temple with Corinthian columns, and Caracalla's triumphal arch. The journey from Fez takes about 1–1.5 hours. Any vehicle class is suitable for this trip.
2. Er-Rachidia. The city is located between the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara. It has preserved traditional architecture with pink house facades and Berber kasbahs. Natural features include the palm valley of the Ziz River, Oued Ziz Gorge, and the "Blue Spring of Meski" basin.
3. Meknes. This is one of the imperial cities with powerful fortress walls. Main attractions are concentrated in the Medina. Here you'll find the monumental Bab Mansour gate, the mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismail, and the extensive Heri es-Souani complex with ancient stables and granary. The historic Agdal Park completes the imperial city image. Distance from Fez—approximately 70 km.
4. Moulay Idriss. Here lies the mausoleum of a descendant of Prophet Muhammad. The architectural ensemble features a pyramidal roof covered with green tiles and a tall minaret. The city also has the Sentissi Mosque. We recommend a compact car for this trip to maneuver through narrow streets.
5. Ifrane. The national park is known for its population of Barbary macaques (an endangered species). The park's flora includes over 1,000 plant species, including evergreen oaks and Spanish juniper.

Choosing a Vehicle Pick-up Point

Rental companies offer different pick-up locations within Fez. Use the "Specify Location" filter on the Localrent website to narrow your search and choose a suitable point.

You can pick up a vehicle in the city center, at Fez-Saïss Airport, or at the rental office. Some companies provide vehicle delivery to hotels or anywhere in Fez, such as the central train station. Others hand over vehicles only at their office. All conditions will be specified in the listing.

Car Rental Recommendations

Knowing certain nuances will help make your trip even more pleasant and safe. For example, be prepared for frequent police stops. They monitor speed compliance but sometimes simply check documents.

Remember road classification

When planning your route, pay attention to the highway number. Roads with one or two digits have good surfaces.

Choose a suitable vehicle

For trips around Fez, a compact hatchback is sufficient, but for traveling to the Atlas Mountains, rent a vehicle with a powerful engine. A crossover is preferable.

Check the vehicle's technical condition

Before signing the handover document, check the car's functionality. Inspect the body for damage, ensure tires are in order, and the engine runs smoothly. All defects must be noted in the inspection report.

Frequently Asked Questions