Fes is one of Morocco’s most strategic starting points for road trips, whether you’re heading to the Blue City of Chefchaouen, the imperial city of Meknes, the Atlantic capital Rabat, the economic hub Casablanca, or the tourist powerhouse of Marrakech. But many travelers prefer not to return to Fes at the end of their journey.
That’s exactly why MarHire’s one-way rentals have become popular: pick up your car in Fes and drop it off in Chefchaouen, Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech or another MarHire city, without needing to backtrack. Here’s the complete 2025 guide to how it works, which cars qualify, and what fees to expect.
Table of Contents
Why One-Way Rentals from Fes Are in High Demand
Cities You Can Drive to with MarHire One-Way Rentals
How One-Way Pickup & Drop-Off Work (Step-by-Step)
Car Categories Available for One-Way Rentals
Luggage, Equipment & Long-Route Considerations
MarHire’s 2025 Conditions for One-Way Rentals
One-Way Fees from Fes (By Destination)
Road Safety, Highways & Realistic Travel Times
When One-Way Is Better than Round-Trip
Tips for Smooth Pickups & Drop-Offs
Final Recommendation
FAQs
1. Why One-Way Rentals from Fes Are in High Demand
One-way rentals are ideal for travelers who plan:
A Fes → Chefchaouen northern route
A cultural circuit through Meknes, Rabat & Casablanca
A full Imperial Cities tour ending in Marrakech
Cross-country business trips
Travel with tight schedules (no backtracking time)
The flexibility of dropping off your vehicle in another city helps you optimize time, fuel and itinerary planning.
2. Cities You Can Drive to with MarHire One-Way Rentals
Fes → Chefchaouen (3h30–4h)
A scenic Rif Mountain drive, perfect for small cars, SUVs and 7-seaters.
Fes → Meknes (45–55 min)
Short hop between two Imperial Cities.
Fes → Rabat (3 hours)
All highway (A2), smooth and direct.
Fes → Casablanca (3h30)
Also highway-based; easy for business travelers.
Fes → Marrakech (5–6 hours)
Longer, but fully highway after Casablanca.
Other destinations possible upon request:
Tangier
Oujda
Beni Mellal
Agadir
MarHire covers most major Moroccan cities thanks to its multi-agency network.
3. How One-Way Pickup & Drop-Off Work (Step-by-Step)
You book your car in Fes and select “One-Way Drop-Off”
Choose your target city (Chefchaouen, Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech…)
Provide your accommodation or meeting point for drop-off
Your car is delivered to your hotel, riad or Fes Airport (FEZ)
You drive your itinerary normally
Drop-off team meets you at your destination (airport, hotel, port or city center)
A quick inspection is done, and the rental is closed
No need to return to the original city.
4. Car Categories Available for One-Way Rentals
MarHire provides a full range of vehicles that can be dropped off in another city:
Economy & Compact Cars
For 1–3 travelers with light luggage.
Great for Chefchaouen, Meknes, Rabat.
Sedans & Comfort Cars
Ideal for highway travel or business trips (to Casablanca or Rabat).
SUVs & 4×4
Recommended for Rif Mountain flexibility (Chefchaouen route), especially with luggage.
7-Seaters & Family Cars
Perfect for group itineraries or families traveling across multiple cities.
Luxury Cars
Available for premium one-way services to Rabat, Casablanca or Marrakech.
5. Luggage, Equipment & Long-Route Considerations
For long routes (Fes → Marrakech or Fes → Casablanca), consider:
Air conditioning performance
Storage for multiple suitcases
Fuel efficiency for long highway sections
Comfort level for mountain curves (Chefchaouen route)
Car size vs. Riads/medina parking challenges
MarHire agents help choose the right category for your itinerary.
6. MarHire’s 2025 Conditions for One-Way Rentals
MarHire keeps one-way rentals simple:
Requirements:
Valid passport
Valid EU/UK/US/Canadian/International license
Booking with correct drop-off location
Deposit or No-Deposit option depending on category
Includes:
Car delivery in Fes (airport or hotel)
Drop-off in the target city
Unlimited mileage on most rentals
24/7 WhatsApp support
Important Notes:
One-way fees vary depending on the return distance for the fleet
Luxury and large vehicles may have higher one-way fees
Drop-offs in medinas require designated meeting points
7. One-Way Fees from Fes (By Destination)
(Typical 2025 patterns — exact fees depend on car type & season)
Fes → Meknes
Low fee (short distance)
Fes → Chefchaouen
Low–Medium fee (mountain route, 3h30)
Fes → Rabat
Medium fee (highway, 3 hours)
Fes → Casablanca
Medium fee (longer highway stretch)
Fes → Marrakech
Medium–High fee (5–6 hours return for team)
Fes → Tangier or Agadir
High fee (full-day return distance)
One-way fees mainly cover the cost of returning the vehicle to the origin.
8. Road Safety, Highways & Realistic Travel Times
Morocco’s main highways (A2, A3, A7) are modern and well-maintained, but mountain routes (Fes → Chefchaouen) require slower, more attentive driving.
For global context on safe mobility development and better road systems, international programs such as the UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF) contribute to safer transport environments worldwide:
https://roadsafetyfund.un.org/
For Morocco-specific driving improvements (highways, corridors, digital toll networks), transport-sector reforms are guided by global development institutions including the World Bank Transport Program:
https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/transport
Both offer frameworks that support safer, more structured driving experiences in countries like Morocco.
9. When One-Way Is Better than Round-Trip
Choose one-way rental if:
You want a linear itinerary (Fes → Marrakech via Rabat/Casablanca)
You don’t want to drive back to the starting city
You want to maximize sightseeing time
You’re flying out of a different airport
You’re doing a north-south journey (Chefchaouen → Fes → Rabat → Casablanca → Marrakech)
Round-trip rental is better if you’re based in one region only.
10. Tips for Smooth Pickups & Drop-Offs
Provide hotel/riad location in advance
Ask for GPS pin for drop-off point
For medinas: meet at the closest parking
Keep photos of car condition at pickup
Return with same fuel level
Share luggage count ahead of time
Inform the team if arrival time changes
Planning ahead makes one-way rentals effortless.
11. Final Recommendation
If you’re planning a Morocco road trip starting from Fes, a MarHire one-way rental gives you maximum freedom: start in Fes, end anywhere you want, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca or Marrakech. No backtracking, no lost time, and cars delivered and collected exactly where you need them.
In 2025, one-way rentals remain the smartest mobility option for travelers designing their own multi-city adventure.
12. FAQs
1. Is a one-way rental more expensive?
Yes, due to the team returning the car, but it saves time and fuel overall.
2. Are mountain routes safe to drive?
Yes, with normal caution. SUVs are recommended for the Rif.
3. Can I drop the car at Marrakech Airport?
Yes, airport drop-off is one of the most popular options.
4. Do all car categories support one-way rentals?
Yes, except certain luxury or fleet-limited models.
5. Can I start in Fes and finish in Casablanca?
Absolutely, one of the easiest and most popular routes.