Morocco Taxi Fares (2026 Guide): Prices, Airport Rates & App Guide

Petit taxis are small city cars strictly licensed for transit within municipal limits. Each city uses a distinct color scheme: ochre/beige in Marrakech, red in Casablanca, blue in Rabat, yellow in Fes, and orange in Agadir. By law, petit taxis carry a maximum of three passengers.

Grand taxis are larger vehicles (often Dacia minivans or traditional Mercedes sedans) operating regional, suburban, and intercity routes. They seat up to six passengers and run on fixed-route pricing rather than meters.

Choose a petit taxi for solo or small-group trips within town. Opt for a grand taxi if you have four or more passengers, heavy luggage, or need to travel between different cities.

In cities where meters are standard, daytime flags drop between 2–3 MAD, with a legal minimum fare of 7 to 8.50 MAD. Average inner-city rides cost between 15–30 MAD.

A legal 50% night surcharge applies between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM. The meter automatically switches from daytime (Tariff 1) to night rate (Tariff 2). Drivers should not manually inflate the final fare if Tariff 2 is already selected on the meter.

Luggage placed in the trunk may carry a standard fee of 2–5 MAD per large bag, though this is rarely enforced outside of major transit hubs.

Use these standard daytime rates as benchmark prices for common tourist routes:

Airport taxi stands operate on fixed tariffs rather than standard city meters. Official boards near arrivals display these prices, though drivers may attempt to negotiate higher opening rates.

Marrakech Menara (RAK) to the city center costs 70–100 MAD by day and 100–150 MAD at night. Casablanca Mohammed V (CMN) into central Casablanca costs 300–400 MAD cash (taking the ONCF airport train for 35 MAD is often faster and cheaper).

Pre-booked private transfers cost slightly more ($15–$25 in Marrakech, $35–$45 in Casablanca) but include terminal meet-and-greet, flight tracking, and guaranteed door-to-door pricing. For a full breakdown of what a Morocco trip costs day to day beyond transport, see our daily budget guide.

Grand taxis do not use meters. They operate on fixed fares per route under two distinct hiring models: Shared or Private Charter.

In a shared grand taxi, you purchase an individual seat ('une place'). The taxi departs once all six passenger seats are filled.

To depart immediately or secure extra space, charter the entire car ('toute la voiture') by paying for all six seats. For a party of four, buying out a grand taxi is often cheaper than booking private tour transport.

Uber relaunched in Morocco in late 2025 after a seven-year absence, and as of 2026 operates in Casablanca, Marrakech, Rabat, Tangier, and Agadir. Unlike its earlier run in the country, the app now works exclusively through licensed rental and tourism vehicles rather than private drivers, so availability can be thinner than in cities where Uber has operated for years. See our ride-hailing apps guide for a full city-by-city breakdown of coverage and pricing.

inDrive is widely used in Casablanca, Marrakech, Tangier, and Rabat, operating on a bid system where riders offer a fare and nearby drivers accept or counter. Roby Taxi is an app that directly summons official metered petit taxis.

Careem and Yango operate in select metropolitan areas. Note that app drivers may occasionally request cash payment at the end of the trip or ask riders to meet slightly away from crowded street ranks to avoid friction with local taxi unions.

Most taxi rides in Morocco run smoothly when you follow basic local etiquette.

Always request the meter before the driver pulls away. If a driver insists on an unreasonable flat rate, politely decline and hail another taxi; cabs are plentiful in urban areas.

Keep small denominations (10, 20, and 50 MAD banknotes and coins) ready. Drivers frequently claim to lack change for 100 or 200 MAD bills. For more patterns to watch for beyond taxis, see our tourist scams guide.