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Child seats: safety first, and a paid option at booking
Pacing the legs and handling the bends: keeping car sickness away
The stops that delight children
Which family car should you choose on Loccor?
Child seats: safety first, and a paid option at booking
A child should travel in a restraint matched to their height and weight, ideally fitted in the back. It is as much common sense as regulation: on national roads, one emergency stop is all it takes to prove why a properly secured seat matters. Check the rules in force with an official source before you leave.
On Loccor, the child seat is requested directly in the booking flow: it is a paid option, charged at 150 dirhams. Not every partner agency offers it as a matter of course, so it is best to select it when you book and to note your child's age and weight in the comments, so the right equipment is ready when you arrive.
Pacing the legs and handling the bends: keeping car sickness away
The landscapes of the Atlas and the Rif are magnificent, but they come with endless bends that test the stomach of a sensitive child.
For calm journeys, stick to three simple rules: keep driving to two and a half or three hours a day, plan a break every ninety minutes at a shaded roadside stop, and air the cabin regularly without pointing the air conditioning straight at anyone's face.
The stops that delight children
To keep the youngest passengers enthusiastic, punctuate the route with playful, surprising stops.
The Ouzoud waterfalls: children love watching the Barbary macaques roaming free among the olive trees, and taking a boat down to the foot of the spray.
Ouarzazate and its one film studio open to the public, Atlas Studios: the guided tour of the monumental sets turns children into wide-eyed explorers.
The beaches of Essaouira or Taghazout: a first surf lesson, sandcastles and a stroll along the water.
Which family car should you choose on Loccor?
For a family of four, a compact SUV such as the Dacia Duster offers a boot of around 445 litres, enough for the pushchair, the suitcases and a cool box, with reassuring ground clearance on unsurfaced tracks.
For larger families or trips with grandparents (five to seven people), go for an estate, a seven-seat MPV or even a minibus. The extra space changes everything on long legs, and the little ones can nap without being squeezed in.
Frequently asked questions
Are nappies, wipes and infant formula easy to find on the road in Morocco?
Yes. Towns and mid-sized centres have well-stocked pharmacies and small supermarkets, carrying both international and local brands.
Should children avoid tap water?
As a precaution, give your children bottled, sealed mineral water, and use it for brushing the youngest ones' teeth as well.
Do agencies charge a cleaning fee if a snack gets spilled?
Normal family use is not a problem. The return conditions and any cleaning charges are set out in the contract of the agency handing you the car: read them when you collect it. A protective blanket over the back seat saves a lot of discussion.
Further reading
rent a minibus or a seven-seater for the family
rent a car in Marrakech for a family stay
rent a roomy SUV for travelling with children
our guide to Moroccan tolls and motorways
Written by the Loccor editorial team, the platform connecting travellers with car rental agencies in Morocco.