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🇲🇦 Do you need an IDP to drive in Morocco?

IDP recommended· the 1968 Vienna Convention· Last reviewed 1 May 2026

Key facts

IDP validity
Up to 3 years, or until your licence expires
Driving side
Right-hand
Minimum driving age
18+ years

Short answer

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is strongly recommended for driving in Morocco, even where it is not always strictly enforced; where one is used, Morocco follows the 1968 Vienna Convention. Carry it alongside your original national licence. A certified translation of your licence smooths rental-desk and police checks, but it does not replace the IDP where one is required.

Driving in Morocco: the rule explained

Morocco allows drivers with valid foreign licenses to drive during a temporary stay for up to one year. An IDP is recommended for non-French-language licenses; an Arabic or French translation companion smooths police checks and rentals.

Exemption: French licenses are widely accepted in Morocco for tourist stays without an IDP.

Renting a car in Morocco

Major agencies in Casablanca/Marrakech accept EU licenses directly; smaller agencies may ask for an IDP or translation for non-Latin-script licenses.

What to carry when driving in Morocco

  • Original driving license (physical card)
  • Passport with valid visa/entry stamp
  • Translation companion or certified translation of your license
  • Proof of insurance covering the destination
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Translation companion

A certified, multi-language translation of your licence to carry alongside it. It is not an IDP and does not replace one.

Morocco: frequently asked questions

Do I need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in Morocco?
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is strongly recommended for driving in Morocco, even where it is not always strictly enforced; where one is used, Morocco follows the 1968 Vienna Convention. Carry it alongside your original national licence. A certified translation of your licence smooths rental-desk and police checks, but it does not replace the IDP where one is required. Morocco allows drivers with valid foreign licenses to drive during a temporary stay for up to one year. An IDP is recommended for non-French-language licenses; an Arabic or French translation companion smooths police checks and rentals.
Is a translated driving licence accepted in Morocco?
A certified translation companion helps officials and car-rental desks in Morocco read your licence, but where Morocco requires an IDP it must be one issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention. Always carry your original national licence with it.
What do I need to rent a car in Morocco?
Major agencies in Casablanca/Marrakech accept EU licenses directly; smaller agencies may ask for an IDP or translation for non-Latin-script licenses.
Which IDP convention does Morocco use?
Morocco recognises IDPs issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention. Make sure your IDP is issued by your own country's authorised issuer under the matching convention.
How long is an International Driving Permit valid in Morocco?
Because Morocco follows the 1968 Vienna Convention, an IDP is valid for up to three years, or until your national licence expires — whichever comes first. The permit is only valid alongside your original national licence, and it cannot be renewed — you apply for a new one from your home country's authorised issuer when it lapses.
What is the minimum age to drive in Morocco?
Visitors generally need to be at least 18 to drive in Morocco; car-rental companies often set a higher minimum age and add a young-driver surcharge. Always confirm the age terms with your specific rental provider.

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