The fleet — 12-seat capacity
12-seater minibushirein Marrakech
The 12-seater minibus is the first capacity in the fleet where passengers can stand up inside. A Mercedes Sprinter carries 12 adult passengers and 14 bags in the hold, with a driver, departing Marrakech.
4 vehicles of this capacity in our fleet, all under five years old.
What are the 12-seater minibus specifications?
The Mercedes Sprinter offers 12 seats, 14 bags of hold space and 1.89 m of interior height, enough to stand up in the centre aisle. The vehicle is 5.93 m long, which still lets it park in Guéliz car parks.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Passenger seats | 12, plus the driver’s seat |
| Bags in the hold | 14 cabin cases, or 9 large 23 kg suitcases |
| Hold volume | 3.1 m³ at full load of 12 passengers |
| Typical models in this class | Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Iveco Daily |
| Doors | 4, including one sliding side door tall enough to board standing |
| Air conditioning | Automatic, with vents over the rear rows |
| USB sockets | One USB-C socket per row, 4 in total |
| Seat pitch | 80 cm between rows |
| Interior height | 1.89 m, standing in the centre aisle |
| Overall length | 5.93 m |
| On-board wifi | 4G router, 30 GB per day, on the Mercedes Sprinter |
| Driver licence | Category D and professional driver card |
| Maximum vehicle age | 5 years, inspected every six months, across the 4 Mercedes Sprinter in the fleet |
Configuration recorded across the four Mercedes Sprinter in our fleet in March 2026.
How many people does a 12-seater minibus suit?
The 12-seater suits 12 adult passengers with one cabin bag each, or 9 passengers with one large suitcase each. Its 3.1 m³ hold covers both configurations without folding a seat.
The trade-off here is height, not volume. With all twelve seats occupied, 3.1 m³ remains behind the last row — fourteen cabin-size cases of 55 × 40 × 20 cm.
The interior ceiling reaches 1.89 m, enough for all twelve passengers to stand up in the aisle during a stop, which the 9-seater’s 1.38 m does not allow.
For a group over 12 people or multi-day tours with 18 bags, the 15-seater minibus is the right capacity, with a 4.3 m³ hold.
What is the 12-seater minibus best used for?
The 12-seater minibus covers airport transfers, full-day hire and corporate seminars departing Marrakech. Its 5.93 m length still lets it park in the covered car parks of Guéliz, unlike the 7.37 m 15-seater.
Across the 250 km included in a day, its 3.1 m³ hold carries a seminar’s equipment or a school group’s luggage without a single cabin bag.
Beyond 5.93 m long, a vehicle no longer clears some Guéliz streets or short parking bays; the 15-seater keeps those runs to the main roads.
Should you take a 9, a 12 or a 15-seater?
Move up to the 15-seater as soon as the group passes 12 people or everyone carries a large suitcase. Stay with the 9-seater below 9 passengers: it uses 1.6 l/100 km less and costs €25 less per day.
| Attribute | 9-seater minibus | 12-seater minibus | 15-seater minibus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 9 | 12 | 15 |
| Bags in the hold | 9 | 14 | 18 |
| Large suitcases at full load | 5 | 9 | 13 |
| Overall length | 5.25 m | 5.93 m | 7.37 m |
| Interior height | 1.38 m, seated | 1.89 m, standing | 1.89 m, standing |
| 10-hour day | €85 | €110 | €130 |
| Menara airport transfer | €30 | €40 | €50 |
| Average consumption | 9.2 l/100 km | 10.8 l/100 km | 11.6 l/100 km |
| Unsurfaced track access | Yes | Limited | No |
How much does 12-seater minibus hire cost?
A 10-hour day costs €110, a half day €70 and a transfer from Menara airport €40, driver, fuel and tolls included. Beyond 250 km in a day, each extra kilometre is billed at €5.00.
| Service | Price | Time included | What is covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menara airport transfer | €40 | 60 min waiting | Driver, fuel, parking |
| Transfer within Marrakech | €28 | 30 min waiting | Driver, fuel |
| Half day | €70 | 4 h, 80 km included | Driver, fuel |
| Full day | €110 | 10 h, 250 km included | Driver, fuel, tolls, parking |
| Day within a multi-day tour | €98 | 10 h, 300 km included | As above, plus driver accommodation |
| Kilometre beyond the allowance | €5.00 | — | Fuel and toll |
Rates are per vehicle, not per passenger. 12 passengers pay the same as one.
Departure board
Which destinations do 12-seater minibuses run to?
The four destinations most booked in a 12-seater minibus, ordered by distance from Marrakech.
Oukaïmeden75 km from Marrakech; the 3.1 m³ hold takes a ski group’s gear.75 km1 h 30Mountain road, altitude 2,600 m€110 / vehicle
75 km
1 h 30
Mountain road, altitude 2,600 m
from €110
Ouzoud Falls165 km from Marrakech, room for up to 14 bags for a full group.165 km2 h 30Middle Atlas€142 / vehicle
165 km
2 h 30
Middle Atlas
from €142
Ouarzazate196 km via the N9; the Sprinter still parks in the streets of Guéliz on return.196 km4 hTizi n’Tichka pass, 2,260 m€201 / vehicle
196 km
4 h
Tizi n’Tichka pass, 2,260 m
from €201
Agadir250 km via the A7 motorway, 14 bags for a group on a beach holiday.250 km2 h 50A7 motorway€227 / vehicle
250 km
2 h 50
A7 motorway
from €227
Same-day return rates in a 12-seater minibus, driver, fuel and tolls included.
Routes and transfers from MarrakechWhat does the 12-seater minibus look like?
Frequently asked questions
Is a driver included with the 12-seater minibus?
Yes, always. Tourist passenger transport in Morocco requires a driver with a category D licence and a professional card. The driver’s seat is not counted in the 12 passenger seats.
Can passengers stand up inside the 12-seater minibus?
Yes, in the centre aisle. The Sprinter offers 1.89 m of headroom, against 1.38 m in the 9-seater and 1.35 m in the 7-seater van. Passengers can straighten up during stops without stooping.
How many bags fit in the 12-seater minibus hold?
14 cabin cases, or 9 large suitcases. The 3.1 m³ volume stays available even with all twelve seats occupied, with no bench folded down. This hold beats the 9-seater’s by 1.8 m³.
Can child seats be fitted in a 12-seater minibus?
Yes, up to three, at no extra charge. The Sprinter has three Isofix anchor points on the second row. Boosters and infant seats are supplied on request at booking, at no cost to the 3.1 m³ hold.
How far ahead should a 12-seater minibus be booked?
48 hours is enough outside high season. Between March and May and again between September and November, book a week ahead: all 4 vehicles in this capacity go out full from Thursday.
Does the price change if there are fewer than twelve of us?
No. The rate is set per vehicle. Six passengers in a 12-seater pay €110 a day, the same as twelve. Below nine people, the 9-seater brings the day down to €85.
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- Phone
- +212 714 29 85 18
- Office
- Avenue Mohammed VI, Guéliz — 40000 Marrakech
- Hours
- Every day, 7:00 – 23:00 (GMT+1)