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Road trips from Fez, car care and maintenance advice, automotive innovation and safety — drive smart in Morocco.

📋Practical guide

Renting a car in Fez: the complete guide (documents, age, licence, deposit, insurance)

Age, licence, deposit, insurance, excess, fuel: the complete, up-to-date guide to renting a car in Fez with total peace of mind.

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Driving in Morocco: road rules, speed limits, alcohol and speed cameras (2026 guide)

Speed limits, alcohol, seatbelts, speed cameras, tolls: the clear, well-sourced guide to getting behind the wheel in Morocco with confidence.

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Driving licences in Morocco: what tourists need to know

Is your national licence enough, or do you need an international permit? We clarify, with official sources, what you need to drive in Morocco.

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Car rental insurance and deposit in Morocco: everything explained

Excess, excess waiver, security deposit: the clear guide to understanding rental insurance and avoiding nasty surprises.

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Renting a car at Fès-Saïss Airport (FEZ): how it works

Land at Fès-Saïss and get behind the wheel without waiting: distance, airlines, how it works and tips for picking up your car at the airport.

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Morocco road trip budget: fuel, tolls and tips to pay less

Fuel, tolls, currency and money-saving tips: how much to budget for a road trip in Morocco, and how to pay less.

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What to see in Fez: a guide to the UNESCO-listed medina

A UNESCO medina, the world's oldest university, tanneries and monumental gates: the essential guide to Fez, Morocco's spiritual capital.

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The most beautiful road trips from Fez: the big guide

Desert, Rif mountains, Middle Atlas, imperial cities: the big guide to the most beautiful driving routes from Fez, with distances and times.

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When to visit Morocco? Fez climate month by month

Spring or autumn, scorching summers, cool winters: the guide to Fez's climate and the best times to visit Morocco.

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From Fez to the Sahara: everything about the Merzouga desert (Erg Chebbi)

The Erg Chebbi dunes, a night in a desert camp, camel treks and sunrises: the complete guide to experiencing the Merzouga desert from Fez.

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Road trip Fez → Merzouga: 3 days to the Erg Chebbi dunes

470 km from Fez to the great dunes of Erg Chebbi: the route, the stages and our tips for a successful desert road trip.

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Weekend Fez → Chefchaouen: the blue pearl of the Rif

Just 3 hours' drive from Fez, the blue medina of Chefchaouen is the perfect weekend escape. Route and insider tips.

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Fez → Ifrane & Azrou: cedar forests, Barbary macaques and mountain air

Only 1 hour from Fez: Ifrane, Morocco's "little Switzerland", and the Azrou cedar forest, home to free-roaming Barbary macaques.

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A day trip Fez → Meknes & Volubilis: imperial cities and Roman ruins

An imperial city, a UNESCO-listed Roman site and a sacred village: Meknes and Volubilis make a perfect day trip from Fez.

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🔧Mechanics & maintenance

Automatic or manual gearbox: which one for your rental car?

The comfort of an automatic or the control of a manual? We compare both to help you choose for your journey in Morocco.

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🔧Mechanics & maintenance

Diesel, petrol or hybrid: which fuel for driving in Morocco?

Diesel, unleaded or hybrid? We explain simply which fuel best suits your rental depending on distance and budget.

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Before you hit the road: the rental car checklist

Five minutes of checks before you set off can save you a lot of trouble. Here is our simple pre-drive checklist.

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Innovation & safety

Cruise control, emergency braking, cameras: driver aids explained

Modern cars are packed with driver-assistance systems. We explain simply what they do and how to use them well.

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Innovation & safety

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: connecting your phone in a rental car

GPS, music, hands-free calls: connecting your phone to the car's screen changes everything. Here's how to do it in two minutes.

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Innovation & safety

Electric and hybrid cars in Morocco: where do things really stand?

Morocco is electrifying its roads, but the charging network is still young. A clear overview — and why hybrids come out on top.

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