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🇲🇦 Morocco driving licence translation & IDP

1949 + 1968 IDP· Issues IDPs under both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions· Last reviewed 20 Jun 2026

Short answer

As a Morocco driver you can obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) under both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions, covering the widest range of countries. Carry the IDP with your original Morocco licence. Because Morocco licences are printed in Arabic script, foreign police and rental desks often cannot read them — a certified translation lets them verify your licence at a glance.

Driving abroad with a Morocco licence

Morocco is party to both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions, so Morocco drivers obtain their International Driving Permit at home before travelling. The IDP is an official translation of your licence into multiple languages; it is valid only alongside the original card and only while that card remains valid. A separate certified translation companion is useful at police stops and rental desks where staff need a quick, readable copy of your licence details.

What Morocco drivers should carry abroad

  • Your original Morocco driving licence (physical card)
  • Passport with any required visa or entry stamp
  • An International Driving Permit issued in Morocco under both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions
  • A certified translation companion to speed up police and rental-desk checks
  • Proof of insurance valid in your destination

Translate your Morocco licence

A certified, multi-language translation companion for your Morocco licence — ready to carry alongside the original. It is not an IDP and does not replace one.

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Morocco drivers: frequently asked questions

What do I need to drive abroad with a Morocco driving licence?
As a Morocco driver you can obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) under both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions, covering the widest range of countries. Carry the IDP with your original Morocco licence. Because Morocco licences are printed in Arabic script, foreign police and rental desks often cannot read them — a certified translation lets them verify your licence at a glance.
Which International Driving Permit does Morocco issue?
Morocco issues IDPs under both the 1949 Geneva and 1968 Vienna Conventions. Your IDP must be obtained in Morocco before you travel from an authorised issuer; it is a recognised translation of your licence and is always carried together with the original.
Does a certified translation replace an IDP for Morocco drivers?
No. A certified translation companion helps officials and car-rental desks read your Morocco licence, but it does not replace an IDP where one is legally required. Always carry your original national licence alongside it. Because Morocco licences are printed in Arabic script, foreign police and rental desks often cannot read them — a certified translation lets them verify your licence at a glance.

Official sources

Need a real, government-recognised IDP? How to get an IDP from an authorised issuer.

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