Can You Rent a Car in Agadir Without a Deposit or Credit Card?

At most international rental desks in Morocco, the deposit is between a few thousand and 20,000 MAD, depending on the car category. One international brand at Agadir airport, for example, publishes a deposit of 10,000 MAD for mini, economy and compact cars and 20,000 MAD for all other categories.

The amount is not random: it is usually linked to the insurance excess, the part of any damage you remain liable for. With basic cover, excesses at the big brands can reach well over 15,000 MAD, so the deposit guarantees that the company can recover that money if something happens.

Often not. Many international brands in Morocco accept only a Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit. Debit cards, prepaid cards, virtual cards on a phone and cash are frequently refused at the counter, even when they were accepted to prepay the booking online.

This is the trap that catches many travellers: they arrive with a debit card, cannot secure the deposit and are either refused the car or pushed to buy expensive extra insurance on the spot. If you rent from a company that requires a deposit, check the accepted cards in writing before you fly. At Miles Cars the problem does not arise: no card is required at all.

The rental company usually releases the block within a day or two of a clean return, but your bank then takes about 3 to 10 business days for a credit card, and often up to 14 business days or more for a debit card. Some travellers report waiting up to a month before the money is available again.

During that time the amount is not spent, but it is not available either. On a two-week trip, a 10,000 MAD block can eat a large part of your credit limit, which matters if you also need the card for hotels and fuel.

The main fear is not the block itself but what happens to it. Travellers regularly describe the same worries when they plan a car rental in Morocco:

It means exactly that: nothing is blocked, and no credit card is required. You book online or on WhatsApp and pay the rental price when the car is handed over to you, on delivery or at the agency. You can pay by credit card if you prefer, but a card is never needed to secure the car.

Every car rental with Miles Cars includes unlimited mileage and basic insurance, made up of compulsory third-party liability and damage cover with an excess. If you prefer not to carry any excess at all, you can add optional full insurance with zero excess. All terms are written in our rental conditions, so you can read them before you book.

No deposit does not mean no responsibility. The rental conditions still apply, and a few costs remain yours whichever company you choose:

With Miles Cars, delivery is free at Agadir Al Massira airport and at hotels in Agadir. The agent meets you on arrival, walks around the car with you and you pay there and then, with no counter queue and no card block. See how it works for car rental at Agadir airport.

Pickup is also possible in Agadir city, Taghazout, at Marrakech airport or city and at Essaouira airport. If you are wondering how to get from the terminal to the centre, our guide on Agadir airport to the city covers distances and options.

Booking takes a few minutes. Choose your dates and car on the website or send a message on WhatsApp to +212 602 018 461, then bring your documents to the handover:

Even without a deposit, a careful handover avoids disputes. Film the car before you drive off, check that existing scratches are noted on the form and photograph the fuel gauge. Our rental car checklist for Morocco lists every step from booking to return.

Before you travel, it is also worth reading what documents you need to rent a car in Morocco and whether full cover suits your trip in our guide to car rental insurance in Morocco. For a small, fuel-efficient car on a budget, browse our economy cars.