Car hire Marrakech

Morocco is a country in the west part of North Africa with a long coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. The historic city of Marrakesh is in the southern half of the country at the foot of the Atlas Mountain Range. Marrakesh features an older fortified quarter (the Medina) beside a modern section. Cheap car hire in Marrakesh is a comfortable way of visiting the region.

The market square of Djemaa el Fna is Marrakesh's focal point. The market place is an exciting venue which is lively day and night. Djemaa el Fna is usually full of magicians, dancers, snake charmers and vendors. In the evening it is the place to eat delicious local cuisine at the myriad food stalls that are set up.

To get cheap car hire in Marrakesh browse Internet car rental comparison web sites. Budget car rental options in Marrakesh are provided by leading international companies as well as reputable local hirers. A riad is a traditional Moroccan guest house built around a courtyard. The Medina features innumerable riads.

The 70m 12th century Koutoubia Minaret is visible from most parts of Marrakesh. Marrakesh boasts several museums, such as Dar Si Saïd Museum, and gardens, including Majorelle Gardens. Markets (souks) in the Medina offer an amazing variety of local souvenirs. A day spent haggling with stall holders over prices is not a wasted day.

Popular outings from Marrakesh are to the surrounding desert and the Atlas Mountains. The villages of Amizmiz and Asni are located on the mountains. Essaouira and Safi are both on the Atlantic Coast. Marrakesh is connected to Casablanca with a modern toll road. There are also frequent rail services between the two.