Vehicle Types & Codes
ACRISS Code
A four-letter code that describes a rental car’s class, body, transmission and fuel/air-conditioning at a glance.
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A plain-English guide to every term you might run into when booking a car — from insurance and fees to vehicle types and rental policies.
A four-letter code that describes a rental car’s class, body, transmission and fuel/air-conditioning at a glance.
Cruise control that also keeps a set distance from the car ahead, slowing and speeding up automatically.
A second person added to the contract so they can legally drive the car too, usually for a small daily fee.
The umbrella term for electronic aids that help you drive more safely — braking, steering and warning systems.
The system that cools the cabin — close to essential for comfortable driving in Morocco’s heat.
An extra fee added when you pick up or drop off the car at an airport instead of a city office.
The Android equivalent of CarPlay — projects a phone-friendly interface onto the car’s screen.
A system that shows a simplified iPhone interface on the car’s screen for maps, calls, messages and music.
Anyone named on the rental agreement and therefore legally and insurance-wise allowed to drive the car.
A system that brakes the car automatically if it detects an imminent collision and you have not reacted.
A gearbox that changes gears for you, leaving you to steer and brake — easier in traffic, often pricier to rent.
A fully electric car with no petrol engine at all — it only drives on battery power and must be charged.
A system that warns you, usually with a light in the mirror, when a vehicle is in your blind spot.
A wireless link between your phone and the car for hands-free calls and audio streaming.
A cushion that raises an older child so the adult seat belt fits correctly across them.
The rules that decide whether — and how much — you get back if you cancel a booking before pickup.
The class of car you book — like economy, SUV or luxury — rather than a specific make and model.
A middleman that sells rentals from many suppliers, issuing a voucher you redeem with the actual car company.
Short-term self-service car use, often by the minute or hour, unlocked through an app instead of a rental desk.
The plug type that links car and charger — they must match, like Type 2 for AC or CCS for rapid DC.
The categories of charging speed — slow home charging up to rapid DC — that decide how long a top-up takes.
A point where an electric car plugs in to recharge — the EV equivalent of a petrol station.
Hiring a car together with a professional driver, so you travel as a passenger — also called car with driver.
A seat that secures a child safely in the car, available as a rental add-on and legally needed for young children.
A waiver that caps what you pay if the rental car is damaged in an accident — though usually not down to zero.
A step up from economy — a little more space and power while staying easy to park and cheap to run.
A car with internet connectivity, enabling live navigation, app features and remote services.
Collecting and returning a car with minimal in-person paperwork, handled through an app or online instead.
A car with a folding or removable roof, rented for the open-air driving experience on scenic routes.
Taking a rental car into another country, which usually needs prior permission, extra paperwork and a fee.
A system that holds the car at a set speed without you pressing the accelerator, easing long drives.
The checks a company runs to confirm you are who you say you are before handing over the car.
A service that brings the car to your hotel or address and picks it up again, instead of visiting a branch.
The rental contract signed and stored electronically rather than on paper, usually via an app or email link.
The conditions your licence must meet to rent — valid, the right category, and usually in an accepted script.
The rules for where, when and in what condition the car must be returned at the end of the rental.
Bringing the car back before the agreed end date — which often does not earn you a refund for the unused days.
A small, fuel-efficient and cheap-to-rent car, ideal for cities and couples travelling light.
A car powered fully or partly by electricity stored in a battery, instead of burning petrol or diesel.
A safety system that brakes individual wheels to keep the car from skidding or sliding out of control.
A saloon stretched at the back for a much larger boot, giving extra luggage room without SUV height.
The maximum amount you pay out of your own pocket for damage or theft before the waiver covers the rest.
A standalone policy that pays you back the excess if the rental company charges you for damage or theft.
The minor, expected ageing of a car from normal use that you are not charged for at return.
High-power direct-current charging that adds a large amount of range in a short stop, ideal on long trips.
Taking the rental car on a boat between ports — often restricted and needing the company’s prior approval.
A box of basic medical supplies for treating minor injuries, often carried in the rental car.
A renter arriving by air whose pickup is tied to a flight, so the company can track delays and timing.
A vehicle that powers all four wheels for grip on sand, mud and rough tracks — true off-road capability.
Car sharing where you pick up and drop off anywhere within a zone, not at fixed stations.
A pre-charge for a tank of fuel under a prepaid policy, refunded or not depending on how you return the car.
The rule that decides how much fuel should be in the car at pickup and return — and who pays for the difference.
A large saloon with generous space and a powerful engine, suited to long motorway journeys in comfort.
The fairest fuel policy: collect the car with a full tank and return it full, paying only for what you use.
The three-letter code that identifies an airport — like CMN for Casablanca — used in bookings and pickup locations.
A rear-facing seat for babies and the smallest children, giving the best protection for their head and neck.
The central touchscreen that controls navigation, media, phone and many car settings in one place.
A mid-size car balancing comfort, luggage room and cost — a popular all-rounder for touring.
The traditional petrol or diesel engine that burns fuel — the conventional alternative to electric drive.
An official translation of your home licence that some countries require alongside the original.
A standardised anchor system that clicks a child seat directly to the car, reducing fitting mistakes.
A system that gently steers or nudges the car back if it starts drifting out of its lane without signalling.
The final short leg of a journey from a transport hub to your actual destination.
A charge for bringing the car back after the agreed time, often a full extra day once a grace period passes.
The minimum time you must have held your licence before you can rent — commonly one to three years.
A rental that includes a fixed allowance of kilometres, with an extra charge for every kilometre beyond it.
A licence issued by the country you are in, sometimes required for residents rather than short-term visitors.
A broader waiver that bundles collision damage with theft, so loss of the car itself is covered too.
A high-end vehicle with premium comfort, finish and performance, rented for special trips and a higher fee.
A gearbox you control with a clutch and gear lever — more common and cheaper to rent in Morocco and Europe.
A service where a company representative meets you on arrival and hands over the car, often at the terminal.
Small, light vehicles like shared e-scooters and bikes, used for short urban trips and the last mile.
A petrol car with a small electric assist that improves efficiency but cannot drive on electricity alone.
A per-kilometre fee charged when you drive beyond the allowance on a limited-mileage rental.
The youngest age at which a company will rent you a car at all — often 21, sometimes higher for bigger vehicles.
The shortest length of time a car can be rented for, often one day but sometimes longer for certain cars.
A tall, boxy vehicle with seven or more seats, built to carry larger groups and plenty of luggage.
Combining public transport, rentals, ride-hailing and more into one app for planning, booking and paying.
Transport you summon instantly when you need it, through an app, rather than on a fixed schedule.
A charge for returning the car to a different location than where you picked it up.
A rental where you collect the car in one place and return it in another, instead of bringing it back to the start.
A charge for picking up or returning the car outside the branch’s normal opening hours.
Sensors that beep faster as you near an obstacle while parking, helping you judge tight spaces.
The busy travel periods when demand and rental prices rise and cars sell out earliest.
Renting a car directly from a private owner through a platform, rather than from a rental company.
Optional cover for medical costs and accidental injury to the driver and passengers during the rental.
Optional cover for your belongings if they are stolen from or damaged inside the rental car.
A hybrid with a bigger battery you can plug in, giving a useful electric-only range before the petrol engine helps.
A temporary hold on your card that reserves the deposit amount without actually charging it.
The main person on the booking, in whose name the contract, payment card and deposit usually sit.
Starting the engine by pressing a button while the key fob is in the car, instead of turning a key.
How far an electric car can travel on a full charge before it needs to recharge.
The worry of running out of battery before reaching a charger — eased by planning and growing networks.
A charge applied when you return the car with less fuel than agreed — often the fuel plus a service fee.
A system that recovers energy when slowing down and feeds it back to the battery, extending range.
The contract you sign at pickup setting out the car, dates, price, insurance and the rules you agree to.
A 24-hour block counted from your pickup time — the unit rentals are priced and billed in.
A camera showing the view behind the car on the screen when reversing, making it safer and easier.
Booking a driver to take you somewhere through an app — you are a passenger, not the driver.
Sharing a journey with others heading the same way to split the cost — not a paid driver service.
Help when the car lets you down — flat tyre, dead battery, lockout or a tow if it cannot be driven.
The car’s primary restraint, legally required for every occupant — front and back — on Moroccan roads.
A sum held on your card during the rental to cover the excess, fuel, fines or any damage — released when you return the car.
Rules — sometimes a surcharge or upper age cap — that apply to older drivers at some rental companies.
The original name for the four-letter rental car classification now standardised as the ACRISS code.
Metal chains fitted over the tyres for grip on snow and ice — relevant for Morocco’s Atlas mountains in winter.
A replacement wheel carried in the car to fit if you get a puncture, along with the jack and tools.
Paying a recurring monthly fee for ongoing use of a car, with insurance and maintenance usually bundled in.
An upgrade that shrinks your excess to a small amount — sometimes to zero — for an extra daily fee.
Optional cover that raises your third-party liability limit well above the legal minimum.
A tall, roomy vehicle with a high driving position and extra ground clearance, good for varied roads.
In-car tech that tracks a vehicle’s location, condition and how it is driven, sent back to the operator.
Coverage that limits what you owe if the rental car is stolen or damaged during a theft attempt.
Mandatory cover for injury or damage you cause to other people, vehicles or property — not to your own rental car.
An add-on for the parts standard waivers usually exclude: tyres, wheels, glass and the windscreen.
A system that warns you when a tyre’s pressure drops too low, flagging a slow puncture early.
A sealant-and-compressor kit that temporarily plugs a small puncture instead of changing the wheel.