Dangerous motorcycle traffic and poorly enforced regulations
A motorcyclist must first and foremost drive for himself and for others. Vigilance, anticipation and calm are the key to avoiding accidents, excesses or lack of confidence and fatigue can play tricks on us.
The majority of motorcycle accidents are caused by a lack of attention on the part of motorists, but also by the high speed of motorcycles and the nervousness of bikers following a wrong move by a motorist… (Attempting to intercept them to point out their wrong manoeuvre, or to insult them, to break their gaze…).) Let’s keep control of ourselves and our motorcycles, and set an example. Morocco is a popular destination for motorcyclists, thanks to its geography and landscapes, offering both escapades in the foothills of the Atlas mountains and escapades at the gateway to the Sahara.
The Moroccan authorities recognize motorcycle driving licenses from all countries, and it is possible to drive with one for up to one year. The license is compulsory for localization. The road network is quite good, even on the secondary roads, which are nevertheless quite narrow and heavy with traffic. Despite this, traffic in Morocco is rather risky due to the behavior of users who do not respect driving and safety rules, particularly in cities such as Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech…
Add to this the frequent crossing of people or animals, disregard for the highway code and driving rules such as blind spots, rear-view mirrors, safety lines and distances…
The horn will quickly become your best ally. Caution and vigilance are essential. Avoid driving at night. Your safety is our top priority.
Speed limits in Morocco
The speed limit is 60 km/h in town and 40 km/h in the city center. On the highway, speeds of up to 100 km/h are permitted, and 120 km/h on freeways. Speed cameras are becoming increasingly frequent, leaving no room for negotiation.
Fixed speed cameras are present on all major roads. See link to map of fixed speed cameras: https: //www.scdb.info/fr/karte/167711/
Mobile speed cameras can be everywhere, even on small mountain roads, and at the entrances and exits of villages and small towns.
Note that speed camera fines are your responsibility, and will be deducted from your bill if you break the law.
Watch out for cabs and other road users: they know where the speed cameras are. If you see them slowing down, alert them to the presence of fixed or mobile speed cameras. Generally speaking, drivers will flash their headlights to indicate a roadblock or speed camera.👍
Alcohol and drugs
As everywhere else in the world, Moroccan regulations are very simple when it comes to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: it’s simply forbidden.
