Fuel is plentiful on main routes but thins out in the mountains and south, so top up before long legs. In cities, a gardien watches your car for a small tip, and blue zones are pay-and-display.
In this guide
- Fuel
- Parking in cities
Two small things make daily driving in Morocco smoother: knowing how fuel and parking work. Here is the short version.
Fuel
Stations are plentiful on main routes and in cities, thinning out in the mountains and the south — so top up before a long leg. Both diesel (gasoil) and petrol (essence) are widely sold; check which your rental takes when you collect it. Attendants usually fill the tank for you; a small tip is normal.
Parking in cities
You'll often be waved into a space by a gardien in a blue coat who watches the car for a few dirham. Blue-marked street bays are usually pay-and-display, and paid lots are common in modern districts like Gueliz in Marrakech or Maarif in Casablanca.
- Keep small dirham coins for gardiens and meters
- Don't leave valuables visible in the car
- Park outside medina walls — the lanes are pedestrian
- Note your spot in sprawling lots
Frequently asked questions
Do I tip the parking attendant in Morocco?
Yes — a few dirham for a gardien who watches your car is customary.
Petrol or diesel for a rental in Morocco?
Check the car at pickup; both are sold everywhere. Diesel (gasoil) is common in larger cars.
With small change in the door pocket and a full tank before the long stretches, the rest is easy. DriveCars cars are no-deposit with insurance included.