Question: Driving in Morocco?

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Member since 28 February 2018

srtoubi1Member28 February 2018 17:48:43

Hello,

I currently hold a US Drivers License and I am looking to move to Morocco long term. I would like to buy a car IN MOROCCO and take out a Moroccan insurance policy on it. Can I do this with a US Drivers License? If not, can I convert my US drivers license to a Moroccan drivers license?

Thank you,
Sue

Guest8777 Guest

Guest8777Guest28 February 2018 18:14:55

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Sue you will be able to drive under your usa licence I use my UK 1 for 10 years now however you would need morrocco car insurance. If you are wanting to keep the car more than 6 months in any year you would have to pay the customs. This is very expensive

srtoubi1 Member

Member since 28 February 2018

srtoubi1Member28 February 2018 18:21:05

I plan on buying a car inside Morocco, I'm not importing a vehicle.
Can I get car insurance with a US license?

Guest8777 Guest

Guest8777Guest28 February 2018 18:55:01

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Yea, you can have a Car insurance with a US license.

patco-uk Member

Member since 29 January 2018

patco-ukMember06 March 2018 12:01:48

I would like to drive to Morocco then sell my car before I leave. Is this a good idea?
Can any kind of vehicle be imported?

traveller051216 Contributor

Member since 16 August 2016

traveller051216Contributor06 March 2018 12:08:31

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Hi Patco
Well its not aa simple as u might think to sell a vehicle here otherwise everyone be doing it as there are quite a lot of moroccons live in europe. Few rules
1. Car cant be more then 5 years old
2. Left hand drive
3. Custom duties are heavy
4. Finding a buyer is a mission
Speaking from 1st hand experience

patco-uk Member

Member since 29 January 2018

patco-ukMember06 March 2018 16:33:27

Hmm so what would happen if I drove there in a car older than 5 yrs (intending to return in it) and it broke down?
Does Morocco have different rules for Commercials or Cars for the Disabled (like some African countries)?

traveller051216 Contributor

Member since 16 August 2016

traveller051216Contributor08 March 2018 09:34:57

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Even if it is dead and into thousand pieces its ur responsibility to take it out of morocco within 6 months, it seems harsh but a fact.

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