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Driving in Morocco

Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence. Here is exactly what Morocco expects from a visiting driver, and how to have it before you land.

Morocco

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Permit required
Drives on the
Right
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Do I need an international driving permit in Morocco?

Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence. Expected at rental desks and useful at the frequent police checkpoints on rural roads.

Which side of the road does Morocco drive on?

Morocco drives on the right-hand side of the road.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Morocco?

Rental desks in Morocco generally require drivers to be at least 18. Younger drivers may face a surcharge or be refused.

How quickly can I get one before I fly?

The digital document is issued in minutes — the median is 41 seconds after payment — and works offline. A printed booklet ships separately by tracked courier.

Requirements are set by Morocco and can change. We publish what the destination currently expects and update it when it moves. If Morocco refuses the document we recommended for it, our money-back guarantee applies.