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Right-hand side (same as France, USA, Germany). Steering wheels are on the left. Road signs are in Arabic and French.
Yes — and they are aggressively enforced. Fixed cameras are positioned every 30–50 km on the A1, A7 motorways. Mobile radar units are common on national roads entering cities. Fines start at 300 MAD for small violations and can exceed 2,000 MAD for serious speeding. Always drive at or under the posted limit.
Gendarmerie checkpoints at city entry/exit points are routine. They will ask for your driving licence, passport, and rental agreement. Be calm and cooperative. Checkpoints typically take 2–3 minutes for tourists. Do not attempt to bribe an officer — it is illegal and will make the situation much worse.
Yes. Tizi n'Tichka (2260m) and other main mountain passes are paved national roads accessible to all standard cars. However: drive only in daylight, drive slowly on hairpin bends, keep well to the right, and watch for lorries. Do not attempt these passes in heavy snow (January–February). An SUV is not required but provides extra comfort.
The most common issues: (1) Speeding fines from cameras — strictly observe limits. (2) Getting lost in medina areas — park outside and walk in. (3) Moped riders — give them space, they are unpredictable. (4) Night driving on mountain roads — avoid. (5) Running low on fuel on remote roads — fill up at every town.
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