The Colors of Taxis in Morocco: A City-by-City Guide
Red, blue, ochre, orange… in Morocco, the color of a small taxi depends on its city. Here is the color map, city by city.
In summary: in Morocco, each city assigns a unique color to its small taxis. They are red in Casablanca and Fès, blue in Rabat and Chefchaouen, ochre in Marrakech, orange in Agadir, light blue in Tangier and Meknès, light yellow in Tétouan, sandy in Ouarzazate, and white in Kénitra or El Jadida. The large taxis, however, do not follow this color code: they are most often old cream or beige Mercedes.
Taxi Colors City by City
Click, compare: each small taxi bears the official color of its city. Here are some of the most well-known.
Complete Table of Small Taxi Colors
The color is set locally: several cities can therefore share the same shade.
| Red | Casablanca, Fès, Oujda, Nador, Azilal |
| Blue | Rabat, Chefchaouen, Al Hoceïma, Errachidia, Saïdia |
| Light Blue | Tangier (with a yellow line), Meknès |
| Ochre | Marrakech |
| Orange | Agadir, Berkane |
| White | Taroudant, El Jadida, Kénitra |
| Sandy / Beige | Ouarzazate |
| Yellow | Salé, Midelt |
| Light Yellow | Tétouan |
| Green | Azrou, Ifrane, Aklim |
| Light Green | Mohammedia |
| Pink | Kalâat M’Gouna |
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Small Taxi or Large Taxi: Don’t Get Confused
🚕 The Small Taxi
Only within the city, meter-based, maximum 3 passengers. It bears the color of its city — it’s its visual identity card.
🚐 The Large Taxi
Connections between cities and suburbs, fixed fare per seat, up to 6 shared passengers. No color code: often a cream/beige Mercedes.
In Agadir, Taxis are Orange 🍊
Like in Berkane, the small taxis in Agadir sport a recognizable orange. For your local travel (fares, rides to Al Massira airport, small or large taxi), we have prepared practical guides dedicated to Agadir.
Why Do Taxis Change Color?
There is no unique national color: in Morocco, it is the local authorities (prefectures and municipalities) that set the color of the small taxis in their territory. This color code facilitates the identification of authorized taxis in the city and helps both residents and visitors spot them at a glance. That’s why a red taxi means « Casablanca » or « Fès, » while an orange taxi indicates « Agadir. »
Frequently Asked Questions
What color are the taxis in Agadir?
The small taxis in Agadir are orange. It’s the same color as in Berkane. For intercity trips, the large taxis in Agadir are, as everywhere in Morocco, most often cream or beige Mercedes.
Why does the color of taxis change according to the city in Morocco?
Each city (via its prefecture) assigns a unique color to its small taxis. This allows them to be immediately identified in the urban space and distinguishes the authorized taxis in the municipality. Red in Casablanca, blue in Rabat, ochre in Marrakech, orange in Agadir: the color acts as a city identity plate.
What is the difference between a small taxi and a large taxi?
The small taxi operates only within the city, carries up to 3 passengers, operates on a meter, and bears the color of its city. The large taxi provides intercity and suburban connections, shares up to 6 passengers at a fixed fare per seat, and does not follow the municipal color code.
What color are the taxis in Casablanca, Marrakech, and Rabat?
The small taxis are red in Casablanca, ochre (sandy) in Marrakech, and blue in Rabat. Fès shares the red of Casablanca, while Chefchaouen shares the blue of Rabat.
Do large taxis have a color by city?
No. Unlike small taxis, large taxis do not follow a municipal color code. They are traditionally old cream or beige Mercedes-Benz, gradually being replaced by minivans (Dacia Lodgy, 6-7 seat vans).
Sources: census of small taxi colors by city (public data, Wikipedia « Taxis of Morocco » and travel guides). The colors are set locally and may evolve; some small towns apply their own unlisted shades.