Do You Need an International Driving Permit in Morocco?
Licences issued in a non-Latin script, or otherwise not readable in French or Arabic, should be accompanied by an International Driving Permit. Morocco is party to the 1949 Geneva Convention and 1968 Vienna Convention. Traffic drives on the right. Motorway limit 120 km/h. Sources reviewed 2026-07-23.
Who needs an IDP in Morocco
Who this applies to. Licences issued in a non-Latin script, or otherwise not readable in French or Arabic, should be accompanied by an International Driving Permit
Who is treated differently. Licences issued in French are generally readable to Moroccan authorities without an accompanying permit
Morocco's administration operates in French and Arabic, so the practical trigger is readability rather than nationality. A licence issued in French is generally readable as it stands. A licence in a non-Latin script, or otherwise not readable to Moroccan officials, is where an International Driving Permit does real work.
Which convention applies
Morocco is party to the 1949 Geneva Convention and 1968 Vienna Convention. The convention determines which IDP format has a legal basis here, which is why two IDPs that look similar are not always interchangeable.
Where a country is party to more than one convention, the more recent convention generally governs between states that are party to both.
Driving facts for Morocco
| Driving side | Right |
|---|---|
| Road traffic convention | 1949 Geneva Convention, 1968 Vienna Convention |
| Motorway speed limit | 120 km/h |
| Rural speed limit | 100 km/h |
| Built-up area limit | 60 km/h |
| Minimum rental age | 21 |
| Blood alcohol limit | Zero tolerance. Morocco applies a complete prohibition on alcohol for drivers rather than a graduated limit |
Is a digital IDP accepted in Morocco?
Not confirmed. No published Moroccan policy accepting digital-only driving documents was found. Carry a printed copy with the original licence.
This is the least documented question in this category. Most national authorities have not published a position on digital-only driving documents, and rental companies set their own rules. Carry a printed document and treat any digital copy as a convenience, not a substitute. See our explanation of what an IDP is for more.
What to carry
- Original valid national driving licence
- International Driving Permit where the licence is not in French or a Latin script
- Passport
- Vehicle registration (carte grise) and insurance certificate
Your original national driving licence is the document that grants driving privileges. A translation-support document is presented alongside it and never replaces it.
Rental desks and roadside checks in Morocco
At the rental desk. Rental companies require the vehicle's carte grise and insurance certificate to travel with the car, and you should confirm both are present at collection. Cross-border travel into Algeria is not possible and travel into Mauritania requires specific authorisation that standard rental agreements do not cover.
In a roadside check. Morocco applies zero tolerance for alcohol — a complete prohibition rather than a graduated limit, which is stricter than anywhere in Europe. Gendarmerie checkpoints on intercity roads are routine and both driver and vehicle documents are inspected. Urban limits are 60 km/h rather than the 50 km/h common in Europe.
Specific to Morocco
- Morocco is party to both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions.
- Zero alcohol tolerance applies — a complete prohibition rather than a graduated limit.
- Built-up area limits are 60 km/h, higher than the 50 km/h standard across most of Europe.
- The vehicle's carte grise and insurance certificate must travel with the car.
- Gendarmerie checkpoints on intercity routes are routine and check vehicle documents as well as the licence.
Morocco driving document questions
Do you need an International Driving Permit in Morocco?
If your licence is issued in French it is generally readable as it stands. A licence in a non-Latin script, or otherwise not readable in French or Arabic, is where an IDP carried with the original becomes relevant.
What is the drink-drive limit in Morocco?
Zero. Morocco applies a complete prohibition on alcohol for drivers rather than a graduated limit, which is stricter than any European standard.
What documents must be in the car in Morocco?
The carte grise (vehicle registration) and the insurance certificate must travel with the vehicle. Gendarmerie checkpoints inspect vehicle documents as closely as the driver's licence.
Sources used on this page
- NARSA — Agence Nationale de la Sécurité Routière
- GOV.UK — Morocco travel advice
- Ministère du Transport et de la Logistique
Sources last reviewed: . Facts we could not confirm are marked as unconfirmed rather than estimated.
Before you apply
WorldIDP is an independent private translation-support service. It is not a government agency and does not replace your original national driving licence. Check the requirement for your destination first, then apply only if a private translation document fits your situation.