Renting a Minibus or a 7-Seater in Morocco: The Family and Group Guide
Travelling around Morocco with children, grandparents or a group of friends quickly turns into a transport puzzle. Should you rent two small cars or go for a large 7-seat MPV, or even a 9-seat minibus? Between fuel costs, luggage space and the simple pleasure of travelling together, here is everything you need to make the right call.
Contents
Minibus or two cars: what the arithmetic actually says
Two families of large vehicles, two different uses
Watch the luggage space when the vehicle is full
What licence and conditions apply to driving a minibus in Morocco?
Minibus or two cars: what the arithmetic actually says
At first glance a minibus looks expensive next to a city car. In the Loccor catalogue on 10 September 2026, minibuses start at 400 dirhams a day for an average of around 790 dirhams, while an economy city car starts at 250 dirhams for an average close to 300 dirhams.
But as soon as you are thinking for 6, 7 or 8 people, the large vehicle takes the lead again. With a single vehicle you pay one deposit, one toll at each barrier, one parking fee every evening and one tank of fuel. Above all, you avoid the strain of driving in convoy through heavy Casablanca or Marrakech traffic, with the constant risk of losing the second car at a junction.
Two families of large vehicles, two different uses
The large-vehicle category splits into two clearly distinct families.
The 7-seat MPVs and estates suit a family with three or four children perfectly. Very easy to handle in town, they drive exactly like a saloon and stay modest on fuel.
The 9-seat minibuses are the choice of adult groups. Every passenger gets a proper individual seat, generous legroom and, on most models, air conditioning that reaches the rear as well — something that genuinely matters through a Moroccan summer. The minibus fleet does remain limited on Loccor: it is the thinnest category in the catalogue.
Watch the luggage space when the vehicle is full
This is the most common trap with compact 7-seaters: once the two extra seats in the third row are folded up into the boot, what is left for luggage becomes tiny. Five large hold suitcases simply will not fit.
If six or seven of you are travelling with big bags, go for a true 9-seat van. Its deep boot lets you stack suitcases, pushchairs and travel bags without eating into passenger comfort. Check the number of seats and the space stated on the vehicle listing before you book: they are shown there.
What licence and conditions apply to driving a minibus in Morocco?
Good news: for any vehicle with up to 9 seats, driver included, an ordinary private car licence is enough under Moroccan law, as it is in Europe. No passenger-transport licence is required.
As for rental conditions, the general rule on Loccor is a minimum age of 21 and a licence held for at least two years, with the threshold rising to 25 on premium vehicles. Each agency sets its own conditions, and the ones that apply to your vehicle are displayed on its listing. Remember to add a second driver to the contract so you can share long stretches without stepping outside the insurance terms.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a passenger-transport licence for a 9-seater in Morocco?
No. Any vehicle with a maximum of 9 seats, meaning 8 passengers and 1 driver, can be driven on an ordinary private car licence.
Should I book my minibus a long way ahead?
Yes, without question. Minibus and MPV fleets are far smaller than city car fleets: this is the smallest category in the Loccor catalogue. For the summer holidays or the end-of-year festivities, book several weeks in advance.
Where can I see the number of seats and whether there is rear air conditioning?
On the vehicle listing, before you book. The number of seats, the gearbox, the fuel type and the equipment are entered there by the agency, and Loccor displays them as they are.
Further reading
see the minibuses available to rent in Morocco
rent a car in Marrakech for a family trip
rent a large vehicle in Casablanca
rental advice for Moroccans living abroad
Written by the Loccor editorial team, the platform connecting travellers with car rental agencies in Morocco.