The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Essaouira are: Hyundai Accent, Dacia Logan, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Opel Astra, Nissan Tiida and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Morocco vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Morocco are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Essaouira, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Essaouira!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
Even in distant corners of the mountain region drivers will be certainly delighted with one fact – there is a huge number of souvenir shops and restaurants near roads. You will find no difficulty finding a place to stay there.
When planning a route, you should take into account that you will simply not be able to move at the speed of more than 40 km/h on some highways. The reason for this is in a huge number of horse-drawn carts and trucks. Therefore, your trip can take much longer than you have originally planned.
If in the territory of large cities you will see many petrol stations, a ride in the country must be made with full tank only. Petrol stations can be regularly found only on motorways and national roads, while on less important and busy roads there may be no petrol stations at all.
