Features of the SDA in Marrakech, if you have a car for rent
Rent a car could face 23 to 60 years, with the right of international standard. Sometimes their lack of turning a blind eye, but not worth the risk. Traffic rules meet European, but the impression is that the drivers were forgotten.
Be very careful, especially if you have little experience driving: drivers can go through a red light, greatly exceed the speed, go on dividing strip. Movement also complicate spontaneous pedestrians, motorcyclists and horse-drawn carts that move very slowly and erratically.
Violate traffic rules is not necessary, but very carefully monitor the situation on the road you need. If drivers are beginning to dramatically diminish the speed, it indicates that the front of a police patrol. If you honk - the driver is going to break the rules and warn about it.
Speed Limit
City traffic allowed on the speed of 40-60 km / h, it is necessary to follow the road signs. They are placed everywhere, are duplicated in French and Arabic. But this is not a problem, as the signs in Marrakech do not differ from the European ones. On other roads, provided such restrictions are:
- other roads - 90-100 km / h;
- highways - 120 km / h.
Please note here that the roads are very good, but due to the characteristics of the traffic rules to be added to the expected travel time several hours.
Fuel for a rental car in Marrakech
Gas station in the city is no problem, you can find all types of unleaded petrol, diesel fuel or even gas. Basically, you can pay in both card and cash. Euro is usually taken without any problems, but it is better to carry also dirhams.
Refills in Medina there, and to call back in the car, too, is undesirable. The cost of a liter of any fuel - about $ 1 per liter.
Allowable alcohol
As in any Muslim country, alcohol is not in favor of Morocco. It is sold only in recreational areas, mainly in tourist areas on the coast. Precise data on the limitation of not, but should refuse to take alcohol because of the nature of the SDA. Maximum adhere to European standards - 0.3-0.5 ppm.