City car · 2024
Dacia Sandero
- 5 seats
- Manual
- 3 bags
- A/C
290 MAD/day
from 7 days · about €27 · 1 day : 350 MAD
Deposit
10,000 MAD
Price includes tax, insurance and unlimited mileage.
Car rental without a deposit in Marrakech
You would rather not leave thousands of dirhams as a deposit, or your card limit is too low for a pre-authorisation. On most of the fleet, a no-deposit option replaces the deposit with a daily contribution. Here is what it changes, what it does not, and which cars it applies to, with no small print.
Eligible cars
46 of 70
Held at pick-up
Nothing
Daily contribution
Given in writing before you book
Not eligible
Luxury, 4x4 and premium cars
Why do rental companies ask for a deposit?
All our cars have comprehensive insurance, but the insurance leaves part of the cost to the driver who causes damage: the excess. With us, the excess equals the deposit for the car, from 10,000 MAD (about €930) for a small city car to 35,000 MAD (about €3,240) for the top of the range. The deposit guarantees that excess. It is a guarantee, never cashed: kept aside in cash or held on your card, and returned on the day you bring the car back, after the check.
So a deposit is not a hidden cost: if the car comes back with no new damage, it costs you nothing. Its real drawback is elsewhere. It ties up money for your whole stay, and after a card hold is released, your bank may take a few days to free up the amount. The exact amount by car type and how it is returned are on our deposit and insurance page, worth reading before you choose.
What the no-deposit option changes, and what it does not
What changes. Nothing is held when you collect the keys: no cash, no card hold. Instead, you pay a daily contribution that covers the excess. The amount is given to you in writing, with the total, before you book; it comes on top of the rental price, which stays the one on our public rate card, long-rental discounts included.
What does not change. The insurance and its exclusions are the same: tyres and wheels, sills, damage on unpaved tracks, driving without a valid licence or under the influence, a driver not named on the contract. Removing the deposit does not make the insurance cover what it excludes. The photo check at pick-up and return is identical, the fuel policy is still full to full, and returning more than two hours late still means an extra day, as set out in our rental terms.
Do not confuse it with the zero-excess option, at 100 MAD (about €9) a day, which brings your share down to zero and includes broken glass. They are two separate lines: if you want to leave nothing and also be covered for glass, ask for the combined price in writing.
Which cars can you rent without a deposit?
46 of our 70 cars, 22 of them automatic: every city car and hybrid, nearly all the compacts, every SUV and van, the people carriers up to nine seats, one saloon (Škoda Octavia) and one convertible (Fiat 500C). The cheapest is the Changan Alsvin, at 340 MAD (about €31) for one day. With this option, the deposit you no longer leave can be as high as 25,000 MAD (about €2,310), on the nine-seat minibuses.
Compact · 2024
Dacia Logan
- 5 seats
- Manual
- 5 bags
- A/C
290 MAD/day
from 7 days · about €27 · 1 day : 350 MAD
Deposit
12,000 MAD
Price includes tax, insurance and unlimited mileage.
SUV · 2024
Dacia Duster
- 5 seats
- Manual
- 5 bags
- A/C
420 MAD/day
from 7 days · about €39 · 1 day : 510 MAD
Deposit
16,000 MAD
Price includes tax, insurance and unlimited mileage.
People carrier & minibus · 2023
Hyundai H1
- 9 seats
- Automatic
- 10 bags
- A/C
1,000 MAD/day
from 7 days · about €93 · 1 day : 1,220 MAD
Deposit
25,000 MAD
Price includes tax, insurance and unlimited mileage.
The deposit shown on each card is the standard one: it is the amount the no-deposit option saves you from leaving.
The full list, by car type
City cars · 12
- Fiat Panda 350 MAD a day
- Dacia Sandero 350 MAD a day
- Kia Picanto 370 MAD a day
- Hyundai i10 370 MAD a day
- Fiat 500 370 MAD a day
- Citroën C3 390 MAD a day
- Opel Corsa 390 MAD a day
- Peugeot 208 400 MAD a day
- MG 3 400 MAD a day
- Renault Clio 5 410 MAD a day
- Toyota Yaris 410 MAD a day
- Volkswagen Polo 440 MAD a day
Compacts · 8
- Changan Alsvin 340 MAD a day
- Dacia Logan 350 MAD a day
- Citroën C-Élysée 350 MAD a day
- Dacia Sandero Stepway 370 MAD a day
- Seat Ibiza 400 MAD a day
- Hyundai Accent 480 MAD a day
- Peugeot 308 550 MAD a day
- Renault Mégane 570 MAD a day
Saloons · 1
- Škoda Octavia 590 MAD a day
SUVs · 10
- Nissan Magnite 460 MAD a day
- Dacia Duster 510 MAD a day
- Hyundai Creta 520 MAD a day
- Kia Seltos 540 MAD a day
- Renault Kardian 550 MAD a day
- Nissan Qashqai 680 MAD a day
- Kia Sportage 700 MAD a day
- Hyundai Tucson 720 MAD a day
- Volkswagen T-Roc 720 MAD a day
- Peugeot 3008 790 MAD a day
Convertibles · 1
- Fiat 500C 550 MAD a day
Vans · 5
- Dacia Dokker 390 MAD a day
- Renault Kangoo 400 MAD a day
- Fiat Doblò 400 MAD a day
- Renault Express 400 MAD a day
- Renault Master 730 MAD a day
People carriers and minibuses · 5
- Citroën Berlingo 490 MAD a day
- Dacia Lodgy 500 MAD a day
- Dacia Jogger 510 MAD a day
- Hyundai H1 1,220 MAD a day
- Renault Trafic 1,220 MAD a day
Hybrids · 4
- MG 3 Hybrid+ 490 MAD a day
- Toyota Yaris Cross Hybride 590 MAD a day
- Toyota Corolla Hybride 630 MAD a day
- Toyota C-HR Hybride 710 MAD a day
Which cars are excluded, and why?
24 cars are not eligible: every one of our 4x4s and luxury cars, plus the Volkswagen Golf 8, Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Kodiaq, Kia Sorento, Mini Cooper Cabrio, Mercedes-Benz Classe C, Audi A4, BMW Série 3, Hyundai Staria, Mercedes-Benz Vito and the Mercedes-Benz Classe C Cabriolet. The reason is the excess: on premium and high-value cars it is too high to be covered by a daily contribution. Here it ranges from 14,000 MAD to 35,000 MAD and cannot be removed, but it is still a guarantee: never cashed, left in cash or on your card, and returned the day you drop off.
Compacts
- Volkswagen Golf 8 deposit 14,000 MAD
Saloons
- Volkswagen Passat deposit 16,000 MAD
- Mercedes-Benz Classe C deposit 25,000 MAD
- Audi A4 deposit 25,000 MAD
- BMW Série 3 deposit 25,000 MAD
SUVs
- Skoda Kodiaq deposit 20,000 MAD
- Kia Sorento deposit 20,000 MAD
4x4s
- Dacia Duster 4x4 deposit 20,000 MAD
- Toyota Hilux deposit 27,000 MAD
- Volkswagen Touareg deposit 27,000 MAD
- Toyota Fortuner deposit 27,000 MAD
- Mitsubishi Pajero deposit 27,000 MAD
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado deposit 27,000 MAD
- Nissan Patrol deposit 27,000 MAD
- Jeep Wrangler deposit 27,000 MAD
Luxury cars
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque deposit 30,000 MAD
- Mercedes-Benz GLE deposit 35,000 MAD
- Porsche Macan deposit 35,000 MAD
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport deposit 35,000 MAD
- Mercedes-Benz Classe S deposit 35,000 MAD
Convertibles
- Mini Cooper Cabrio deposit 20,000 MAD
- Mercedes-Benz Classe C Cabriolet deposit 30,000 MAD
People carriers and minibuses
- Hyundai Staria deposit 25,000 MAD
- Mercedes-Benz Vito deposit 25,000 MAD
The closest eligible alternative
If renting without a deposit matters more to you than the exact model, here is the closest eligible car for the same use. No 4x4 and no luxury car has a no-deposit alternative.
| Not eligible | 1 day | No-deposit alternative | 1 day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf 8 deposit 14,000 MAD | 610 MAD | Renault Mégane 5 seats, automatic | 570 MAD |
| Volkswagen Passat deposit 16,000 MAD | 790 MAD | Škoda Octavia 5 seats, automatic | 590 MAD |
| Mercedes-Benz Vito deposit 25,000 MAD | 1,460 MAD | Hyundai H1 9 seats, automatic | 1,220 MAD |
| Mercedes-Benz Classe C deposit 25,000 MAD | 1,280 MAD | Peugeot 3008 5 seats, automatic | 790 MAD |
The 3008 does not have the prestige of a Mercedes: it is suggested for its automatic gearbox and comfort, not for its image. For a wedding or a business meeting, see our car with driver page.
Standard deposit or no deposit: which should you choose?
| Point | Standard deposit | No deposit |
|---|---|---|
| At pick-up | The deposit amount, in cash or held on your card | Nothing held |
| What it costs | Nothing, if the car comes back with no new damage | A contribution per day, given in writing |
| Excess if you cause damage | Equal to the deposit | Covered by the contribution |
| Tyres, wheels, sills, tracks | Not covered | Not covered either |
| At return | Photo check, deposit returned on the spot | Same photo check, nothing to return |
| Your card limit | Blocked if you choose a card hold | Untouched |
To be straight with you: the standard deposit is often the cheaper choice. It costs nothing if all goes well, whereas the contribution is paid every day, so it weighs more over three weeks than over a weekend. For a city car with a 12,000 MAD (about €1,110) deposit left in cash, the standard option is often the simplest.
The no-deposit option makes sense when the deposit really gets in the way: a card with a low limit you want to keep free for your holiday, several cars for one family, or an SUV or minibus with a deposit of up to 25,000 MAD. It also buys peace of mind: at return, there is nothing to get back. Ask us for both totals in writing and compare.
“No deposit” offers: questions to ask before you sign
“No deposit” has no legal definition: from one company to the next, the same words can mean very different things. That is not necessarily bad faith, but it is where surprises at the desk come from. Ask these five questions of any rental company, including us.
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Does “no deposit” mean no deposit at all?
Some offers drop the cash deposit but still take a card pre-authorisation at the desk. With us, the no-deposit option means nothing is held when you collect the keys: no cash, no card hold.
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What am I still liable for if the car is damaged?
This is the question that matters most. No deposit does not mean no excess: an offer can remove the deposit and still leave you owing a large sum after an accident. With us, the daily contribution covers the excess; the insurance exclusions stay exactly the same.
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How much is the extra charge, and is it in writing?
A low headline price topped up at the desk with a “compulsory” extra is the most common bad surprise. With us, the daily contribution and the total are given to you in writing before you book.
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What is excluded?
Tyres, wheels, sills, unpaved tracks: this is the damage people discover at return. With us, the list is public, and it is the same with or without a deposit.
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How is the car checked?
Without a deposit, a rental company has no fewer reasons to argue about a scratch at return. With us, the routine does not change: time-stamped photos at pick-up and return, with you there, sent to your WhatsApp.
Flying in? The meet-and-greet in the arrivals hall and the key handover are described on our Marrakech airport car rental page. Each car also has its own page with full details, in French: for example the Changan Alsvin (in French).
Questions about renting without a deposit
Can you really rent a car without a deposit in Marrakech?
Yes: 46 of our 70 cars are eligible for the no-deposit option. Nothing is held when you collect the keys; a daily contribution replaces the deposit. The full list is on this page.
How much does the no-deposit option cost?
The daily contribution is given to you in writing, together with the all-inclusive total, before you book. It comes on top of the car’s rental price, which stays the one on our public rate card, long-rental discounts included.
Why are some cars not eligible?
Because on premium and high-value cars the excess is too high to be covered by a daily contribution. On those models the deposit ranges from 14,000 MAD to 35,000 MAD; it is never cashed and is returned on the day you bring the car back, after the check.
Do I need a credit card to rent without a deposit?
No. With no deposit, there is nothing to hold. And if you choose the standard deposit after all, it can be left in cash, in dirhams or in euros: no card is required (see car hire without a credit card).
No deposit or zero excess: what is the difference?
They are two different things. The no-deposit option removes the deposit; the zero-excess option, at 100 MAD (about €9) a day, brings what you pay for damage you cause down to zero and includes broken glass. If you want both, ask us for the combined price in writing.
What happens if I damage the car with no deposit left?
At return, the photos are compared with those taken at pick-up. The excess is covered by your contribution; damage the insurance excludes is still yours to pay, at the actual cost of repair, on presentation of the garage’s quote. Details on our deposit and insurance page.
No deposit: the price in writing before you book
Tell us the car, your dates and where to meet you: we send you the daily contribution and the all-inclusive total, in writing, with no commitment.
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