Morocco trip, Dec 2007 - The mode of transport in Marrakesh

We have organised a taxi to pick us up from the airport to our riad. I have already prepped my parents about Morocco but I doubt they expected such a old car!

Anyway, these Mercedes Benz sedans are called grand taxis because they are the better taxis. It is the only type of taxis allowed to cover routes between cities and towns.

For a quick trip within the city, you can take the cheap beige-coloured petite taxis, which are metered. They can only fit 3 people though so it didn't really work for the 4 of us.

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Taxi-stand just outside the medina wall, most likely to be seeking inter-city passengers

Most of the sights are actually quite close together so personally, I think walking is one of the best methods to get around the city. The buses are also pretty good and if you are going to common touristy places, the firendly local people will usually direct you to the correct bus. Just avoid the private taxi hustlers, as they will always tell you that it's better and safer to travel in a taxi than on a bus. They can be quite pushy.