Driving out of Marrakech on Morocco’s autoroutes is usually smooth, until your first toll station. If you’re renting a car, the two things that prevent stress are (1) understanding how the toll system works and (2) having a realistic toll budget for your route.
This guide explains the toll process in plain language, shows what you’ll typically pay from Marrakech on popular routes, and shares a few “tourist-proof” tips so you don’t end up in the wrong lane or short on cash.
Table of Contents
- What Morocco’s “autoroute” tolls are (and where you’ll see them)
- Open vs closed toll systems (what it changes for you)
- How to pay: cash, bank card, or Jawaz
- Vehicle classes (why your toll might be higher than expected)
- Real toll budgets from Marrakech (most-used routes)
- How much extra to budget per day (simple rule)
- Common mistakes at toll plazas (and quick fixes)
- Pro tips for rental drivers
1) What Morocco’s “autoroute” tolls are (and where you’ll see them)
In Morocco, the main highways labeled A (autoroutes) are toll roads. You’ll usually encounter toll stations when leaving major corridors or passing key interchanges (for example heading toward Casablanca or down toward Agadir).
Think of tolls as a time, comfort trade: faster lanes, safer controlled-access driving, and fewer stops, paid per route section.
2) Open vs closed toll systems (what it changes for you)
You may experience two styles of tolling:
- Closed system (ticket-based): you take a ticket when entering, then pay when exiting (the price depends on where you got on/off).
- Open system (pay-at-barrier): you pay a fixed amount at a toll barrier as you pass.
In practice: if you’re handed a ticket at entry, keep it handy (don’t tuck it somewhere it can vanish). If you arrive at a booth with no ticket, it can slow things down while staff resolve it.
Some sections have shifted toward a more “closed system” approach to improve flow on major corridors linking big cities (north–south routes in particular).
3) How to pay: cash, bank card, or Jawaz
At Moroccan toll stations, accepted payment methods include:
- Jawaz pass
- Bank cards
- Network card
- Cash
The easiest options for visitors
- Cash: works everywhere and is simplest if you’re doing only a few tolls.
- Bank card: convenient, but it’s still smart to carry backup cash in case a lane is cash-only or a terminal is slow.
- Jawaz: best if you’ll do many autoroute trips (you use dedicated lanes and roll through without stopping).
If your rental doesn’t include a toll tag, you can still drive the autoroute normally, just pay cash/card in the correct lanes.
4) Vehicle classes (why your toll might be higher than expected)
Tolls are priced by vehicle class (cars vs larger vehicles). If you rent a standard compact or sedan, you’re typically in the “car” category (Class 1 on the official tariff tables). Bigger vans, some SUVs, or vehicles with higher profiles can cost more depending on classification.
Quick habit: when budgeting, don’t copy someone else’s toll estimate unless you know they had the same vehicle type.
5) Real toll budgets from Marrakech (most-used routes)
Below are typical Class 1 (car) toll totals from Marrakech’s main autoroute access points. The amounts depend on where you enter/exit—so I’m giving the most practical “tourist exits” that match real driving patterns.
Marrakech → Casablanca area
If you enter at Marrakech Targa and exit around the Casablanca airport/Nouaceur zone, budget about 87 MAD.
That’s a solid “Casablanca-side” baseline because many routes funnel through the Nouaceur/airport interchange area.
Budget range (one way): 80–95 MAD depending on your exact exit (Targa/Tamensourte/Palmeraie and where you leave the motorway).
Marrakech → Settat (quick mid-way city stop)
From Marrakech Targa to Settat Centre: 66 MAD.
This is useful if you’re breaking the drive, meeting someone, or stopping for food/fuel.
Marrakech → Agadir corridor (most asked-about budget)
From Marrakech Targa to Amskroud (the key toll point before Agadir): 72 MAD.
This is the number most travelers are looking for because it’s a good proxy for “Marrakech → Agadir toll cost.”
Marrakech → Rabat (via Casablanca corridor)
There isn’t a single “Marrakech → Rabat” line on one row because you’re combining sections. A realistic budget is:
- Marrakech → Casablanca area (≈87 MAD)
- Casablanca → Rabat (23 MAD)
So: ~110 MAD one way (give yourself a little buffer for your exact exits/entries).
6) How much extra to budget per day (simple rule)
If you want an easy mental model while trip-planning from Marrakech:
- City-to-city day (autoroute-heavy): add 70–120 MAD/day for tolls
- Regional day (mostly N-roads/R-roads): add 0–30 MAD/day
- Round-trip to a major city: double the one-way estimate
This keeps you safe even if you make a last-minute route change.
7) Common mistakes at toll plazas (and quick fixes)
Mistake 1: Entering a Jawaz-only lane without a tag
Fix: slow early, follow signage, and choose a staffed lane if unsure. If you accidentally enter the wrong lane, don’t panic—staff usually redirect, but it wastes time.
Mistake 2: Losing the entry ticket (closed system)
Fix: keep the ticket in the same place every time (sun visor or center console). If it’s lost, the toll may be calculated differently and can slow your exit.
Mistake 3: Only having large bills/coins
Fix: keep small notes/coins ready. It makes the booth interaction fast and avoids awkward “can you change this?” moments.
Mistake 4: Not taking the receipt
Fix: always take it, especially in rentals. It’s helpful if your company asks for trip documentation.
8) Pro tips for rental drivers
- Before leaving Marrakech: keep 100–200 MAD as “toll cash” even if you plan to pay by card.
- If you’ll do many autoroute days: consider a Jawaz solution (some agencies provide it; if not, you can still plan around cash/card).
- Check live traffic before departing: the official ADM TRAFIC service helps you anticipate congestion at major toll points.
- Learn payment methods once, then repeat: Autoroutes du Maroc lists accepted toll payments clearly, Jawaz, bank cards, and cash.
Two useful, non-travel-agency references you can keep bookmarked: the official toll payment methods page (so you know exactly what’s accepted) and the Google Play listing for the ADM TRAFIC app (so you can install the official traffic tool quickly). https://www.adm.co.ma/fr/regler-votre-passage https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobiblanc.admtrafic