Is there Uber in Morocco?

No, Uber left the market. inDrive, Heetch and local apps like Roby operate in Casablanca, Rabat and Marrakesh instead.

What is the difference between petit taxi and grand taxi?

Petit taxis are small metered city cars limited to 3 passengers; grand taxis are shared minivans running fixed intercity routes, paid per seat.

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Taxis in Morocco: Petit Taxi, Grand Taxi and Apps

Q: How much is a taxi in Marrakesh?

Most rides inside the city cost 10-30 dirhams on the meter, plus 50% at night. Insist on the meter or agree the price before moving.

Taxis are the bloodstream of Moroccan cities - cheap, everywhere, and governed by rituals worth knowing. Two species exist, plus a growing family of apps. Here is how to ride like you live there.

Petit Taxi (City Taxi)

Small cars, city-limits only, 3 passengers max, color-coded by city: ochre in Marrakesh, red in Casablanca, blue in Rabat...
The meter (compteur) is the law: base around 2 - 3 Dhs then ~2 - 3 Dhs/km; most city hops cost 10 - 30 Dhs. "Meter, please" (Le compteur, afak) solves 90% of negotiations; otherwise agree the price before moving.
Night rate: +50% after 8 or 9 pm - the meter applies it automatically.
Shared rides are normal: a driver may pick up others heading your way; each pays their own metered route.
Round up as a tip.

Grand Taxi (Intercity)

The shared intercity workhorse - the old Mercedes sedans have largely given way to modern minivans on fixed routes between cities, towns and villages.
How it works: go to the grand taxi station (each destination has its rank), pay per seat, and the taxi leaves when full - or buy the empty seats to leave now ("koursi" = one seat).
Prices are fixed per route and honest (ask your riad for the fare beforehand); for two people it often beats the bus on flexibility.

Ride-Hailing Apps

Apps like inDrive, Heetch and local players (Roby...) operate in Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakesh and other big cities: fixed prices, GPS tracking, no meter debate - though pickups can be slower than a street hail, and tension with taxi ranks means discreet pickup points sometimes.
Airport runs are where apps or hotel transfers shine: official airport taxis post fixed (higher) tariffs - agree or book ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a taxi in Marrakesh?

Most rides inside the city cost 10 - 30 Dhs on the meter (a bit more to the Palmeraie), +50% at night. Agree a price only when the driver refuses the meter - and let another taxi take you if the quote is silly.

Is Uber in Morocco?

No - Uber left the market. inDrive, Heetch and local apps fill the role in the big cities.

Are grand taxis safe?

The modern minivans are a big upgrade on the legendary packed Mercedes. On mountain routes, prefer daytime departures - as for all Moroccan transport.