» » From Tangier down the Atlantic Coast to El-Jadida.
» » From Rabat inland to Fez via Meknès.
» » From Casablanca south to Agadir via Marrakesh.
Bring Your Own Vehicle
» » All vehicles travelling across international borders should display the nationality plate of their
country of registration.
» » A warning triangle to use in event of breakdown is useful.
» » Moroccan law requires a Green Card ( carte verte , or International Motor Insurance Card),
which gives proof of insurance.
» » Drivers also need their vehicle registration document (carte grise) and their driving licence
or international driver’s permit.
» » Your car insurance policy at home may cover your vehicle for Morocco, especially if you live
in continental Europe, although not all insurers cover Morocco.
» » Your insurer or local automobile association can provide further details about necessary
documentation.
» » Try to obtain insurance and a Green Card before leaving home. Otherwise local insurance
(assurance frontiere) , costing about Dh650 for 10 days, must be purchased at the ferry port
or a nearby broker (bureau d’assurance) .
» » Ask for the optional constat amiable form, which both parties fill out in the event of a minor
road accident. They can also be purchased at tabacs in cities.
» » At the port, or on the ferry on longer crossings, you must also fill in the TVIP form
(temporary vehicle importation declaration – declaration d’admission temporaire de moyens de
transport ), valid for six months.
» » You must present this form when you (and your vehicle) leave the country.
» » You can also download the form from the website of Morocco Customs
(www.douane.gov.ma, in French) , where it’s referred to as D16TER.
» » There is no need for a carnet de passage en douane for temporarily importing your vehicle
to Morocco.
Driving Licence
» » International driving permits are recommended for Morocco by most automobile bodies, but
many foreign, including EU, licences are accepted provided they bear your photograph.
» » You must carry your licence or permit and passport when driving.
Fuel & Spare Parts
Availability The country is well served with petrol stations, although they become fewer and
further between south of Goulimime. If you’re travelling off the beaten track, refuel at every
opportunity. Keep a close eye on the gauge in the southern desert and fill up wherever you get
a chance, as stations don’t always have supplies of fuel. Spare jerry cans are a good idea for
emergencies. Don’t fill up with the ‘petrol’ sold at the roadside near the Algerian border
(particularly around Berkane). It’s smuggled from Algeria and contains who-knows-what along
with the petrol – not necessarily good for engines.
Costs Leaded and less-common unleaded (sans plomb) petrol cost around Dh10 per litre and
diesel (gasoil) is around Dh7. Costs rise the further you go from the northwest of the country.
The big exception is the Western Sahara, where tax-free petrol, about 30% cheaper, is sold by
the Atlas Sahara service station chain. Fuel is also very reasonably priced in the duty-free