A rental in Marrakech only earns its keep three days a week. The medina is car-hostile and a taxi is cheaper than parking. Here's a week-long shape that gets the best out of both.
| Day | Plan |
|---|---|
| Mon | Arrive, no car. Settle into the riad. |
| Tue | Pick up the rental at the airport, drive Ourika valley. |
| Wed | Agafay desert sunset. |
| Thu | Drop the car overnight, explore souks on foot. |
| Fri | Day trip to Essaouira (3h each way). |
| Sat | Return the car, brunch in Gueliz. |
| Sun | Departure. |
You'll do about 800 km total. A Compact rental is enough; the SUV upsell mostly buys you ground clearance you won't need on these tarmac runs.