Driving in Morocco as a Australia National

Morocco offers diverse terrain from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara and coast, but driving requires navigating aggressive city traffic, medina congestion, police checkpoints, and variable rural road quality. An IDP is required.

Key Things to Know First

IDP Required

Morocco requires an International Driving Permit for foreign visitors. Obtain one in Australia before departure.

How to get an IDP

Drive on the Right — You Are Switching Sides

Australia drives on the left, but Morocco drives on the right. Extra caution required at roundabouts, intersections, and after exits.

Tips for switching sides

Side-by-Side Comparison

Rule	Australia	Morocco	Change?
Traffic side	Left-hand traffic	Right-hand traffic	Yes
Speed unit	km/h	km/h	Same
IDP required	—	Yes	Yes
Min. driving age	17	18	Differs
Emergency number	000	19 (police) / 15 (ambulance)	Different
Road difficulty	Moderate	Challenging	—

Speed Limits in Morocco

Urban

40 km/h

Rural / Open road

100 km/h

Highway / Motorway

120 km/h

Documents to Carry in Morocco

Original driving licence from Australia — must be valid and unexpired
International Driving Permit (IDP) — required in Morocco. Obtain from your national motoring association before travelling.
Passport or national ID — carry at all times while driving
Car insurance certificate — verify it covers Morocco before departure
Vehicle registration / rental agreement

Emergency Number in Morocco

19 (police) / 15 (ambulance)

Primary emergency number in Morocco. Save it before you drive.

Emergency numbers for all countries

Full Morocco Driving Guide

Road rules, toll system, fuel types, parking, regional quirks — everything you need for driving in Morocco.

Read the complete guide