Marrakech: Great Tips and Things to Avoid? (page 2 of 2)

Anyway, to avoid hassle with taxis, there are now "Green Taxis" in Marrakech—been around for about six months. Just a call, less than 10 minutes wait, and it’s 10 DH for daytime service and 15 DH at night. Plus the regular fare, of course, with the meter running. No stress, just pure happiness. 😉 If the small taxis didn’t have the reflex to practically *always* try to scam (yes, it’s a scam) tourists, these Green Taxis wouldn’t be getting more and more popular—there are about a hundred of them now.

http://www.lepetitjournal.com/marrakech/a-la-une-marrakech/110513-taxis-verts-la-bonne-idee.html http://www.madein-marrakech.com/fr/article-allo-taxis-verts-plus-588.html

When people get too greedy, they end up losing everything. If Moroccans realized that fair pricing would actually earn them more, a huge step forward would be made—but old habits die hard.

It’s really exhausting to always have to fight for a decent price for *anything*... Tourist = cash cow...

How is it that every time I travel, I’ve never had any complaints about taxi drivers? I was able to confirm this again last week.

If ever they don’t turn on the meter, just ask them nicely and there won’t be any problem. Avoid the areas around monuments, the Majorelle Gardens, and big hotels where you’re basically trapped. All you have to do is walk a few steps to find a taxi that will use the meter. Have a great stay! Julesmarie

Well, you're lucky to always get the "good" drivers... 😉

For us, it's more like... "That'll be thirty dh"... and even if we politely ask them to turn on the meter, they start grumbling and leave us stranded on the side of the road... 😐

That's why we now prefer the green taxis—it saves a lot of stress!!

Yes, Morocco is a really beautiful country, and Marrakech in particular isn’t too far from France—you’re immediately immersed in the oriental vibe!