Car Hire in Morocco

Tourist information - Morocco

Morocco is bordered on the north by the Mediterranean Sea, on the east and southeast by Algeria, on the south by western Sahara, and on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Several small islands off the northern coast of Morocco are also possessions of Spain.

Principal Cities

Morocco's capital is Rabat. Other major centers are Casablanca, Marrakech and Fes and Tangier.

Rabat, city, capital of Morocco.

Casablanca, city, western Morocco, largest city and chief seaport of the country.

Tangier, also Tanger, is a city in northern Morocco, in Tangier Province.

The usual speed limit outside towns is 100km per hour. In built-up areas, the speed limit is generally 40km per hour. Signs indicate speed limits other than those. There is an on-the-spot fine of 30dh for speeding offences. The driving rule of giving priority to traffic from the right is observed at roundabouts and junctions this means that cars coming onto a roundabout have priority over those already on it.

Be very wary about driving after dark. It is legal to drive without lights at up to 20km per hour, so beware of cyclists and mopeds. Also donkeys, goats and sheep are a hazard at night.

By law, drivers and passengers are required to wear seatbelts.

Driving requirements

Note that the minimum age for driving is 21 years.
You must carry your driving licence and passport at all times.
Drive on the right, overtake on the left.

Equipment

Whether you rent a car or drive your own, always be sure you are carrying a spare tyre in good condition with a jack and tools.

Carrying an emergency windscreen is also useful as there are lots of loose stones on roads.

Fuel and breakdowns

Petrol stations are to be found in towns of any size but there can be few in rural areas. Fill your tank to the limit.

Parking - Gardiens and hotels

In almost every town you will find gardien de voitures. Gardiens are licensed by local authorities to look after cars, charging a few dirhams as a parking fees. Red and white striped kerbs mean no parking.

Most of the larger hotels have parking space available.