Is Driving in Morocco Safe for Tourists?
Driving in Morocco is straightforward, scenic, and safe. Morocco has heavily invested in modern dual-carriageway highways (Autoroutes du Maroc) linking major cities like Casablanca, Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier, and Rabat.
Key Traffic Rules & Speed Limits
- Highways (Autoroutes): 120 km/h
- Open Country Roads: 80 km/h – 100 km/h
- Cities & Built-up Areas: 40 km/h – 60 km/h
Handling Police Checkpoints
Police checkpoints are common on entry and exit points of cities. When approaching a checkpoint, slow down to 20 km/h or stop completely at the Halte Gendarmerie / Police sign until the officer signals you to proceed.
Parking Guardians ("Gardiens de Voitures")
In Moroccan cities, official parking guardians wearing blue or yellow vests assist drivers with parking. The standard fee is 5 to 10 DH for daytime parking, or 20 DH overnight.