Local Transport

On Foot

The Medina is a pedestrian city — cars barely fit through the narrow alleys. This is both the charm and the challenge: you will get lost. Guaranteed. And that's a good thing. Google Maps works surprisingly well in the Medina — use it as a backup, but also let yourself wander.

Petit Taxi

The beige Petit Taxis are Marrakech's standard transport. They operate within the city (not to the airport or outside). ALWAYS insist on the meter! If the driver refuses to turn it on: get out and take the next taxi. Typical prices with a meter:

• Medina → Gueliz: 15–25 MAD (1.50–2.50€)
• Medina → Jardin Majorelle: 20–30 MAD
• Within the Medina: 10–15 MAD

At night (20:00–6:00) a 50% surcharge applies. Petit Taxis take a maximum of 3 passengers.

Grand Taxi

Grand Taxis (beige Mercedes limousines) run fixed routes to destinations outside the city — Ourika Valley, Essaouira, airport. They wait at Bab er-Rob or Bab Doukkala until full (6 passengers). Very cheap, but cramped. For private rides: negotiate the price (whole car).

Calèche (Horse-drawn Carriage)

The horse-drawn carriages are Marrakech's most touristy transport — nice for a round around the city wall or to Jardin Majorelle. Negotiate the price beforehand: 150–200 MAD for an hour is fair. Without negotiation, you easily pay three times as much.

Moped & Bicycle

In the Medina: stay away from mopeds — the alleys are narrow, confusing, and full of pedestrians. In Gueliz and to the palm grove: bicycle or e-scooter are an option. Medina Bike and Marrakech Vélo rent bikes from 100 MAD/day.