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Ive rented from here several - better quality and price of course when the big boss of my family connections has got involved - such as is Morocco style dealings but anyway they are a rental firm in Ouarzazate and if you need one then this mob is probably one of the better ones - haggle a bit and at least make some attempt to show that youre not just mindlessly paying any price for any quality.
Sometimes you can get their cheapest car for as cheap as 250-270 dirham a day and the next quality up for 300 dirham a day - if you can get a Clio for 350 dirham (or less!) then take it - its worth paying a bit for that more quality as your fuel economy will be vastly improved as well!! ie saving you quite a few dirham in Essence/Sans Plomb costs.
You need your passport or ID, drivers licence for you and any other drivers, credit card for security swipe deposit, cash or credit card for payment (weigh up whether you want to pay the 3-5% credit card charge - i always ended up choosing to pay cash).
Keep all the papers they give you including the certs for the car in a safe and handy place ie the police often want to look at them at each police checkpoint if they stop you, preferably take them with you wherever you stay each night. Leave a Comment
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This was most probably one of my favourite days out during my trip to Morocco.
I'd hired Hossaine as my guide following a recommendation, after which we met to decide on the places that I wanted to visit.
I tentatively suggested the Dades Valley and Valley of a Thousand kasbahs as I wasn't too sure of distance/ time to allow.
Hossaine agreed with this, and recommended some places in the area that I might also like to see.
I was collected from my hotel by Hossaine in a smart looking air-conditioned 4x4, and we were soon leaving Ouarzazate in an easterly direction.
I had a full day of sightseeing, and was more than satisfied.
Hossaine was very informative, pointing out things on the way, answering questions, chosing a great restaurant for lunch, and was a very safe driver- especially when we encountered a thunderstorm/ torrential downpour in the Dades gorge, where the road was very slippery and his car started to skid - a lesser driver, or a different vehicle, and it could have been quite nasty!
I felt quite comfortable, as he was courteous, friendly and very professional in his job. (As a solo female traveller, it can sometimes be a problem/concern knowing whether it's safe to get into a car with a male stranger, but I had no problems)
We visited a few kasbahs, and then passed through Skoura, Kelaat M'Gouna,and Boumalne, before arriving at the Dades Gorge.
From 0900 til about 1900hrs, I'd enjoyed a fascinating day exploring this area of Morocco.
During our trip, Hossaine had played a few Cd's of Moroccan music which I'd enjoyed, and I'd asked who they were by (Najat Aatabou and Souad Tounarouz).
Later that evening, Hossaine called at my hotel (as I had had to exchange some money to pay for my trip) and he had bought me the Cd's as a surprise gift!!
I prefer Najat's voice, and was surprised to read that she is one of Morocco's most popular singers, and was the first Moroccan female to issue a CD!
Link to Najat Aatabou website
I'd recommend Hossain as a guide - Although he mainly guides around Ouarzazate (Dades/Draa Valley etc) he also travels to other areas of Morocco. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor HomePhone: 061 48 99 60- 067 59 84 25Website: travelexploration5@yahoo.fr
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 Bus - stopping on the way
to Ouarzazate by suvanki
I'd like to say that this had just involved me walking to a ticket office, asking the price, handing over the money, being given my ticket, taking a seat, and setting off
Well, being Marrakech, it wasn't quite like this!!
Exit the taxi, try to pay driver- he's hailing a man over. Driver asks for my ticket I explain I haven't got one- he relays this to the man who takes my bag, Pay the taxi driver (plus tip)
Catch up with man with my bag, who's shouting "Ouarzazate?" at each ticket office. We stop at one - I'm told price 70dh, give 100dh - wait for change (30dh) ticket office man says "for Me!" and pockets 20dh (Yes, its only 20dh-but!!!) No time to argue, my bag is disappearing!
Catch up again as we arrive at a bus, another transaction between the 'bag man' and the bus boy, where my bag is put into the hold as I am led by the arm onto the bus and placed on a seat.
I'd just got myself settled (after paying more baksheesh to bag man!!) when the bus boy decided he was going to move me to another seat, and then another!
He was eventually satisfied, and left me alone - Not before the outstretched hand appeared to relieve me of my remaining small change!
Now I don't mind giving a small tip for these services, (It was great to have my heavy bag carried, and a ticket found so quickly and easily- even if I did feel that I'd been caught up in a whirlwind!!) it's just that I prefer to offer first, without it being 'demanded'.
Well the stunning scenery en route made up for any discomfort, as we headed up the winding P31 road, climbing higher until we reached the summit of the Tizzi n Tichka Pass, then descending into the lunar like Anti Atlas range.
This Journey took 4 hours- but it was full of interesting scenery, and the halfway stop at Taddert was interesting too!
I'm very pleased that I experienced this journey! Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 skoura, taxi with bikes by jacobzoethout
You can cycle to a kasbah (Ait Ben Haddou or Skoura) and take a taxi back to Ouarzazate. Bikes will go on top of the taxi. Leave a Comment Theme: Bicycle
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 by SirRichard
It's a bit shocking to find snow just 2 hours away from Marrakesh... Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 Bus between Marrakesh and
Ouarzazate by jacobzoethoutLeave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 Draa valley by jacobzoethoutLeave a Comment Theme: Other
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 4x4 expedition by Luchonda
The trip is hard - the landscape in the desert unforgetable ! Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 4x4 exploring by LuchondaLeave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 Ships of the desert by Luchonda
What a feeling it was !
Quarzazate (pronounced WAR-ZA-ZATE)
is the crossroad from north to south - west to east. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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