Do you need an international driving license in Morocco? Tips for foreign drivers

Morocco, the jewel of North Africa, is a vivid, exotic country known for its rich culture, long history and breathtaking landscape. Berber, Arab and French influences create a unique blend that brings together the European and the African culture, impressing the travelers.

Car rental in Morocco is the best way to explore this diverse country safely, easily and at your own pace, discovering hidden gems away from the crowds. However, it is reasonable to wonder what the required documents are and what you need to know for driving in Morocco as a tourist.

Let’s see further if driving in Morocco with EU license is accepted and what to do for driving in Morocco with UK license or other countries’ license.

The required documentation for car hire in Morocco is: 

• Driving license (International Driving Permit)
• Passport or ID
• Credit card under your name (the main driver’s name).

However, please ask us for alternative payment methods, such as debit card or cash, which are available in some car rental stations in Morocco.

As the country is full of travelers from abroad, the most common question regarding car hire in Morocco is whether I can drive in Morocco with Canadian license, German license or another country’s license.

To rent a car in Morocco, you need a Moroccan license or International Driving Permit (IDP). So, if you wonder if you can drive in Morocco with Indian license or UAE license, the answer is no.

The same is true regarding driving in Morocco with EU license. EU license, meaning any national license from an EU country, is not an alternative to IDP. Although EU license is valid in all EU countries, Morocco is not an EU country.

Thus, if you wonder if you can drive in Morocco with German license or any other EU country’s license, the answer is unfortunately no.

Some rental agencies in Morocco accept national licenses from some countries, like USA, UK or EU.
However, we recommend you not to take the risk. The IDP is required for car insurance, in case of damage or accident as well as at police controls.

Also read: Car Rental in Morocco: Easy Guide to Exploring the Country

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