Rabat is easy to enjoy by tram. But as soon as you want to leave the capital, everything changes. A meeting in Kénitra, lunch in Bouznika, a weekend in Fès: you need a car, and good access to the motorway.
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In this article: Hertz's three branches in Rabat, with a focus on the Agdal high-speed rail station for those arriving on Al Boraq. We also explain the Jawaz badge, the deposit, the fees to expect and a few ideas for trips out of the capital.
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Contents
- Renting from Hertz in Rabat: three locations
- The motorway from Rabat: get the Jawaz badge
- Using SAM20 in 3 clicks
- Deposit, documents, extras: what you'll be asked for
- Getting out of the capital: our ideas
- Before you confirm: cancellation, age, lead times
- Your questions
Renting from Hertz in Rabat: three locations
Rabat-Agdal station: the go-to for high-speed rail travellers
Arriving by train from Tangier or Casablanca? Hertz has a booth at the entrance to Rabat-Agdal station, where Al Boraq stops. You step off the train and drive away.
Don't mix them up: there's no Hertz branch at Rabat-Ville station. Only at Agdal.
This branch's opening hours aren't published on the Hertz website. Call +212 8 02 00 77 78 before you go. And allow for the station surcharge of 240 MAD incl. VAT.
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Rabat-Salé airport
The counter is in the terminal's car rental hall. Open every day, 7 am to 10 pm. If your flight lands late, bear in mind that Hertz holds the booking for up to two hours after the scheduled time. For pick-ups at the airport, the surcharge is 240 MAD incl. VAT.
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City centre, boulevard Mohamed V
At 467, boulevard Mohamed V. Open Monday to Saturday, 8 am to noon and 2:30 pm to 6 pm. Sunday isn't listed in the opening hours. No airport or station surcharge here. It's the smart choice if you live in Rabat and are renting for a weekend.
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The motorway from Rabat: get the Jawaz badge
From Rabat, almost everything goes via the motorway. Casablanca to the south, Kénitra and Tangier to the north, Meknès and Fès to the east. You might as well go through the tolls without stopping.
That's what the Jawaz badge (the motorway electronic toll system) is for. At Hertz, it's called “TAG Jawaz”. It costs 350 MAD incl. VAT per rental and includes 200 MAD of credit for your tolls. You add it when you book.
Doing the Rabat-Casablanca round trip several times a week? Then the badge is really worth it. For a single trip, do the maths.
Another point for long distances: depending on the offer, mileage may be limited to 100 km per day or unlimited. Check carefully what's stated before you confirm. Hertz offers a mileage Pass if you're on a limited offer.
Using SAM20 in 3 clicks
- Use a Hertz link on this page. SAM20 is already in the promo code field.
- Select the pick-up branch, the dates and a category. Hertz guarantees the category, not the model.
- Check the summary. The discount should appear there before payment.
A rental must be booked at least 24 hours before pick-up. And if you change the duration along the way, Hertz's terms state that the promotional rate is dropped in favour of the public rate.
Deposit, documents, extras: what you'll be asked for
The deposit is taken on your credit card: no passport to leave at the counter. The card must be in the driver's name. Cash, cheques and debit cards such as Visa Electron or Maestro aren't accepted.
Documents: original driving licence (Moroccan, European or international) and national ID card (CIN) or passport.
Additional driver: 100 MAD incl. VAT per day, capped at 600 MAD incl. VAT per contract. To be declared at pick-up.
GPS: 99 MAD incl. VAT per day, capped at 1,782 MAD incl. VAT. Baby seat or booster seat: 99 MAD incl. VAT per day, capped at 594 MAD incl. VAT.
Fuel: return it at the same level as at pick-up. Otherwise, fuel is charged plus a 500 MAD incl. VAT refuelling fee.
Getting out of the capital: our ideas
No need to go far. Salé, just across the river, with its calmer medina. Mehdia beach, near Kénitra, for a windswept afternoon. The Maâmora forest for a picnic in the shade of the cork oaks.
A proper weekend? Moulay Bousselham and its lagoon, for the birds and the grilled fish. Or head east on the motorway: Meknès, then Fès. To the south, Bouznika and its beaches, on the way to Casablanca.
Want to return the car in another city? Hertz allows it, with return fees that can reach 1,500 DH according to its FAQ. The rental is valid in Morocco only.
Before you confirm: cancellation, age, lead times
- Cancelling more than 48 hours before: 400 MAD incl. VAT admin fee. Less than 48 hours before: no refund.
- Changes: 300 MAD incl. VAT more than 48 hours before, 350 MAD incl. VAT less than 48 hours before.
- Age: 21 with 1 year's driving licence for group 1, 23 with 2 years' licence for group 2. Young driver surcharge of 360 MAD incl. VAT between 21 and 23.
- Station and airport: 240 MAD incl. VAT surcharge at pick-up.
- Duration: 30 days maximum per contract.
Are you more train to Agdal then car, or car all the way?
Your questions
Where can I rent a car at Rabat station?
Hertz has a booth at the entrance to Rabat-Agdal station, where Al Boraq stops. There is no Hertz branch at Rabat-Ville station. Opening hours aren't published: call +212 8 02 00 77 78. Station surcharge of 240 MAD incl. VAT.
Car rental at Rabat-Salé airport: what are the opening hours?
The Hertz counter, in the terminal's car rental hall, is open every day from 7 am to 10 pm. A surcharge of 240 MAD incl. VAT applies for pick-ups at the airport.
Can I rent a car in Rabat without a passport?
Yes, with a CIN: Hertz accepts the Moroccan national ID card or a passport. The deposit is taken on your credit card: no passport to leave at the counter. The card must be in the driver's name.
How do I get electronic tolling in a rental car in Rabat?
Add the Jawaz badge to your Hertz booking. The TAG Jawaz costs 350 MAD incl. VAT per rental, including 200 MAD of toll credit.
How can I rent a car cheaply in Rabat?
Book with the code SAM20 for 20% off. If you're already in Rabat, pick up from the boulevard Mohamed V branch, with no airport or station surcharge.
Also on SAM.ma
Partner article: Hertz Maroc and SAM.ma work together, and the code SAM20 is reserved for SAM.ma readers. The prices and terms quoted were taken from hertz.ma; they may change, so check them when you book.
