Morocco summary
Key facts
Official language(s)
Currency
Population
Time zone
Calling code
Drive on the
Member of the EU
Arabic
Morrocan dirham
31,352,000
GMT
212
Right
No
Local weather
Rabat
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Sat12° | 24° - Sun10° | 20°
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Mon12° | 21° - Tue13° | 25°
Speed limits
- Motorways:
- 120kmh (74mph)
- Open roads:
- 90kmh (50mph)
- Towns:
- 40 to 60kmh (25 to 38mph)
Road Safety
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Alcohol limit:
- Laws against driving under the influence of alcohol are strict and follow a policy of zero tolerance
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Use of mobile phone whilst driving:
- It is illegal to use a hand held mobile phone when driving and can result in an on the spot fine of €35
- It is legal to use a hands free unit
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Seat belts:
- Mandatory for front and rear seated passengers
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Traffic lights regulations:
- Red light is the sign to stop
- Yellow non-flashing light is a sign to stop on pedestrian markings
- Green arrow means free way in the given direction
Costs
- Road tolls:
- Payable on motorway
- On the spot fines:
- Are issued for motoring and traffic offences
- They are payable on the spot and a receipt is issued for them
- Non-use of seat belt is fined €10
- Going through a red light is fined approximately €40
General motoring advice
- Rush hour in built up areas:
- 0730 – 0900hrs
- 1630 – 1930hrs
- Fuel:
- Fuel stations can be found in most towns but in more remote areas can be a lot sparser
- Stations in large cities may be open 24hrs
- Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying cash is recommended
- Premium is the standard brand for cars
- Unleaded is available in most stations
- Gazoil PPM 50 is also available
- Parking advice:
- There is a charge for parking in most urban areas
- Parking tickets can be obtained from automated meters and must be displayed on the windscreen of the car