Marrakesh Transportation Tips by 43beckos

'Mode': AROUND
Category: Other
Getting TO/AROUND: Marrakech has two different types of taxis, the big old fashioned Mercedes type ( Grand Taxis) and little khaki coloured Fiats ( Petit taxis). In theory the petit taxis cost less as they are only allowed to carry three passengers ( the grand taxis squeeze in up to 6). Petit taxis all have meters, but the drivers are reluctant to put them on, so if they refuse to put the meters on agree a price before moving. The price you agree will probably be about 3 times the cost that the meter would show, but even with this mark up a trip from Jemma El Fna to Guliez still only costs about £1.20. Tipping is not really expected as they are happy with the fact that you have just paid triple the price.

Most drivers speak a little French and possibly a tiny smattering of English, in fact some of them are teachers supplementing their income. Don't be alarmed if another person joins you in a taxi, just sit back and accept it as one of Marrakech's strange customs.

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