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Questions · Planning the route

Should I rent a car in Morocco? Is driving safe?

Between cities and in the mountains, a car gives you the freedom to stop anywhere, and many travellers enjoy it. Inside Marrakech and Fes, don't: medina lanes are closed to cars, and parking near your riad is hard.

Expect police checkpoints at town entrances (slow down, have your licence, passport and rental papers ready) and speed checks with on-the-spot fines. Speed limits are posted; follow the signs rather than any number you read online, because the figures travellers quote disagree. Avoid driving in the mountains at night.

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What travellers say goes wrong

Speed traps and roadside fines, speed limits quoted differently everywhere, and city traffic.

Asked in 21 threads we read · forums today: answers disagree

Sources, checked 2026-11-14

gov.uk, Morocco travel advice: safety and security

Where travellers ask it:

community.ricksteves.com 22places.com anywhereweroam.com

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