Menu
Expat.com

Taking drivers lessons as a short term tourist in Morocco

Last activity 01 July 2022 by SeaDragon345

Post new topic

mooiere11

Can you get drivings lessons and a licence in Morocco as a short term tourist? Or must you be a resident?
Its not clear to me after reading the below information.


Getting a new driver's license in Morocco
If you do not yet have a valid driver's license, you can also learn to drive and take the test to get a license while you are in Morocco. First, you will have to attend courses in a driving school, where you will learn traffic rules. The courses are offered in French as well as in Moroccan Arabic. You may also buy the software from the driving school, or download it online, then report to the driving school for the tests only. Next, you must pass a driving test. There are driving schools located in most neighbourhoods in big cities.

To do so, you need:

A duly filled form (driving test request), which you can pick up at the local driving school.
Copy of ID, residency card or passport
Fees and service payment receipt (around 2,000 Dh)
Recent medical clearance (less than 3 months) established by a doctor certified by the Department of Transportation
2 recent 35 x 45 mm photographs

Getting a new driver's license in Morocco
If you do not yet have a valid driver's license, you can also learn to drive and take the test to get a license while you are in Morocco. First, you will have to attend courses in a driving school, where you will learn traffic rules. The courses are offered in French as well as in Moroccan Arabic. You may also buy the software from the driving school, or download it online, then report to the driving school for the tests only. Next, you must pass a driving test. There are driving schools located in most neighbourhoods in big cities.

To do so, you need:

A duly filled form (driving test request), which you can pick up at the local driving school.

Copy of ID, residency card or passport
Fees and service payment receipt (around 2,000 Dh)

Recent medical clearance (less than 3 months) established by a doctor certified by the
Department of Transportation

2 recent 35 x 45 mm photographs

Vakil

mooiere11 wrote:

Can you get drivings lessons and a licence in Morocco as a short term tourist? Or must you be a resident?
Its not clear to me after reading the below information.


Getting a new driver's license in Morocco
If you do not yet have a valid driver's license, you can also learn to drive and take the test to get a license while you are in Morocco. First, you will have to attend courses in a driving school, where you will learn traffic rules. The courses are offered in French as well as in Moroccan Arabic. You may also buy the software from the driving school, or download it online, then report to the driving school for the tests only. Next, you must pass a driving test. There are driving schools located in most neighbourhoods in big cities.

To do so, you need:

A duly filled form (driving test request), which you can pick up at the local driving school.
Copy of ID, residency card or passport
Fees and service payment receipt (around 2,000 Dh)
Recent medical clearance (less than 3 months) established by a doctor certified by the Department of Transportation
2 recent 35 x 45 mm photographs

Getting a new driver's license in Morocco
If you do not yet have a valid driver's license, you can also learn to drive and take the test to get a license while you are in Morocco. First, you will have to attend courses in a driving school, where you will learn traffic rules. The courses are offered in French as well as in Moroccan Arabic. You may also buy the software from the driving school, or download it online, then report to the driving school for the tests only. Next, you must pass a driving test. There are driving schools located in most neighbourhoods in big cities.

To do so, you need:

A duly filled form (driving test request), which you can pick up at the local driving school.

Copy of ID, residency card or passport
Fees and service payment receipt (around 2,000 Dh)

Recent medical clearance (less than 3 months) established by a doctor certified by the
Department of Transportation

2 recent 35 x 45 mm photographs


Hey, sorry for the lateness in response on this topic.

Can you get drivings lessons and a licence in Morocco as a short term tourist? Or must you be a resident?

The answer to this is No, You're not able to get a Morocco Driving Licence in Morocco as a tourist. You must be permanent Resident (holding  a resident permit card) in order to conduct driving lessons and obtain a licence.

However, as a Tourist you can drive with your existing overseas licence, you might need to get a international driving permit from your country of origin. But they usually accept your normal driving licences.

so you're able to rent a car and drive in Morocco based on the above.


I Hope this answers your question and clarifies the above concerns. Should you have any further questions in the meantime please do not hesitate to ask.

SeaDragon345
How long can you drive in Morocco with an International Driving License?

Articles to help you in your expat project in Morocco

  • Driving in Morocco
    Driving in Morocco

    You can drive with an international driver's license in Morocco for a period of one year as from your date of ...

  • Choosing your neighbourhood in Marrakech
    Choosing your neighbourhood in Marrakech

    Marrakech comprises five leading neighborhoods, namely Medina, Mellah, Gueliz, Hivernage and Chrifia. Each of them ...

  • Getting married in Morocco
    Getting married in Morocco

    If you want to get married in Morocco, there are different steps and a variety of procedures to follow. These can ...

  • Casablanca neighbourhoods
    Casablanca neighbourhoods

    Stretching over 220 km², Casablanca is more than twice the size of Paris. Like all historical cities and ...

  • Making phone calls in Morocco
    Making phone calls in Morocco

    During your stay in Morocco, you will certainly wish to keep in touch with friends and family. To do so, you can ...

  • Opening a bank account in Morocco
    Opening a bank account in Morocco

    Opening a bank account in Morocco is relatively easy. The language barrier could be an obstacle if you do not ...

  • Getting around Marrakech
    Getting around Marrakech

    In Marrakech, there are many means of traveling inside the city and outside, whether for work or leisure. Each of ...

  • Getting around Casablanca
    Getting around Casablanca

    Moving around in Casablanca is a day-to-day challenge. However, the city has a fairly developed ...

All of Morocco's guide articles