Most of our customers have never driven in Morocco before. After a day or two, almost all of them find it easier than they expected. The roads around Agadir are good, and the main thing to learn is the local rhythm. Here are the rules and habits we explain at every delivery.
The main rules
| Rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Side of the road | Drive on the right, overtake on the left |
| Speed in towns | 60 km/h, and 30 km/h in some residential areas |
| Speed on open roads | 100 km/h |
| Speed on motorways | 120 km/h |
| Alcohol | Limit of 0.2 g/l in blood. In practice: do not drink and drive at all |
| Phone | Holding a phone while driving is forbidden. Hands-free is allowed |
| Seatbelts | Compulsory in the front, and in the back outside towns. Wear them on every seat |
| Children | Under 10 years old may not sit in the front seat |
Source for limits and rules: the ITF road safety country profile for Morocco. Always follow the signs on the road, which can set lower limits.
Police checks and speed cameras
You will see police and gendarmerie checkpoints at the entrance of towns and villages, often just after a lowered speed limit sign. Slow down, stop if you are waved over, and stay polite. Speed checks with radar are common, especially on long straight roads such as the N1 toward Tiznit and on the motorway to Marrakech.
Driving habits to expect
- Roundabouts: very common in Agadir. Enter slowly, watch the traffic already on it and the signs, and indicate before you exit.
- Scooters and bicycles: they filter between cars, especially in town. Check your mirrors before turning.
- Pedestrians: people cross anywhere, not only at crossings. Be ready to stop, particularly near markets and schools.
- Speed bumps: frequent at village entrances, sometimes unpainted.
- Animals: on country roads you may meet donkeys, sheep or goats. Slow down early.
- Night driving: outside towns, some vehicles and carts have weak lights. Plan long drives in daylight when you can.
Fuel and tolls
Petrol stations are easy to find in towns and on the main roads, less so in the mountains. Fill up before a long drive. Motorways such as the A7 to Marrakech are toll roads: keep cash in dirhams for the toll booths. Return your rental car with the same fuel level you received it.
Parking
In Agadir and other cities you will see parking attendants in high-visibility vests. They watch the cars for a small tip. In Marrakech and Essaouira, the medinas are largely closed to cars, so use the guarded car parks outside the walls. Never park where the kerb is painted red and white.
If something goes wrong
In case of a breakdown or accident, stay calm, make the area safe, and contact us or the 24/7 assistance service included in your rental contract. A repair or a replacement car can be arranged. For an accident with another vehicle, do not move the cars before the situation is recorded, unless they block traffic dangerously.
Ready for the road
With these rules in mind, a rental car is the most flexible way to discover the south of Morocco. Start with our guides to renting at Agadir Airport, driving to Marrakech and the coastal road to Essaouira.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of the road do they drive on in Morocco?
On the right, like most of Europe.
What are the speed limits in Morocco?
Generally 60 km/h in towns, 100 km/h on open roads and 120 km/h on motorways, unless signs show otherwise.
Can I drink a little and drive in Morocco?
The legal limit is very low, 0.2 g/l in blood. The safe rule is not to drink at all before driving.
What documents do I need to drive a rental car?
Your driving licence, your passport, and the rental contract with the car papers. To rent with JAFWHEELS, the driver must be at least 21 with a licence held for 2 years or more.
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