Do you need an International Driving Permit to drive in Morocco?

No. Morocco accepts a national driving licence printed in Latin script without an IDP. An IDP or certified translation is only needed for licences issued in non-Latin scripts, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Cyrillic.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Marrakech?

21 years old for economy, compact and SUV classes, rising to 25 for luxury and convertible models. Drivers under 25 pay a €5-a-day young-driver surcharge, on any class they book.

Can you rent a car in Marrakech with a licence less than two years old?

Yes, for a standard rental. The two-year rule only applies to the no-deposit waiver, which needs a licence held at least two years and a driver aged 23 or over.

Does Marrakesh Car Rental accept a UK or US driving licence?

Yes. Both are printed in Latin script, so Marrakesh Car Rental accepts a UK or US licence exactly as it accepts one from the EU, Canada or Australia, with no translation or IDP needed.

What documents do you bring to collect the car?

Your original driving licence, your passport or national ID, and the booking confirmation, all showing the same name. The licence number is recorded on the signed rental contract at handover.

Can a licence issued in Arabic or Chinese script be used?

Yes, alongside an International Driving Permit or a certified French translation. Without one of the two, the licence alone does not meet Morocco's requirement for a Latin-script document.

Rental conditions · Driving licence

Driving Licence Requirements for Car Rental in Morocco

A national driving licence in Latin script lets you rent and drive in Morocco without an International Driving Permit. Marrakesh Car Rental requires drivers to be 21 or over, 25 for luxury and convertible models, with the licence, passport and booking name all matching at handover.

Ask for these terms

Presenting a driving licence and passport to rent a car in Marrakech

What driving licence do you need to rent a car in Morocco?

A national driving licence in Latin script is all you need to rent and drive in Morocco; no International Driving Permit is required. Marrakesh Car Rental accepts EU, UK, North American and Australian licences from drivers aged 21, or 25 for luxury and convertible models.

What driving licence do you need to rent a car in Morocco?
Accepted licence	National licence, Latin scriptEU, UK, North American, Australian and other Latin-alphabet licences.
International Driving Permit	Not requiredOnly needed for non-Latin scripts, e.g. Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Cyrillic.
Minimum driver age	21 years25 for luxury and convertible models.
Young-driver surcharge	€5 per dayApplies to any driver under 25, on every class.
No-deposit waiver licence rule	Held at least 2 yearsRequired only for the no-deposit waiver, alongside a minimum age of 23.
Documents at handover	Licence and passport or national IDNames must match the booking exactly.

What you need

A full national driving licence, valid for the entire rental period
The licence printed in Latin script, or accompanied by an International Driving Permit
Driver aged 21 or over, 25 or over for luxury and convertible models
A passport or national ID matching the name on the licence and the booking
The physical licence brought to handover — a photo alone does not qualify

What is not covered

Provisional or learner licences, whatever the driver's age
Non-Latin script licences with no International Driving Permit and no certified translation
Drivers under 21, or under 25 for luxury and convertible classes
A licence that expires before the rental's return date

Booking on these terms

How do you present your licence when collecting a car in Marrakech?

Send a photo of your licence and passport on WhatsApp when you book, then bring both originals to the handover in Marrakech. We check the expiry date, the driver's age against the vehicle class, and the name against your reservation before you sign anything.

Send your licence details
Message a photo of your driving licence and passport with your pickup and return dates, and where you want the car delivered.
We verify eligibility
We check the licence script, the expiry date and the driver's age against the vehicle class you have chosen. Luxury and convertible models need a driver of 25 or over.
Bring the originals to handover
Photos confirm eligibility in advance, but the physical licence and passport travel with you to Ménara airport, your riad or our office.
Sign the condition report
The licence number is recorded on the rental contract. Once the names match and the car is checked over, you drive away.

What else should you know about driving licences in Morocco?

Do you need an International Driving Permit to drive in Morocco?: No. Morocco accepts a national driving licence printed in Latin script without an IDP. An IDP or certified translation is only needed for licences issued in non-Latin scripts, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Cyrillic.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Marrakech?: 21 years old for economy, compact and SUV classes, rising to 25 for luxury and convertible models. Drivers under 25 pay a €5-a-day young-driver surcharge, on any class they book.
Can you rent a car in Marrakech with a licence less than two years old?: Yes, for a standard rental. The two-year rule only applies to the no-deposit waiver, which needs a licence held at least two years and a driver aged 23 or over.
Does Marrakesh Car Rental accept a UK or US driving licence?: Yes. Both are printed in Latin script, so Marrakesh Car Rental accepts a UK or US licence exactly as it accepts one from the EU, Canada or Australia, with no translation or IDP needed.
What documents do you bring to collect the car?: Your original driving licence, your passport or national ID, and the booking confirmation, all showing the same name. The licence number is recorded on the signed rental contract at handover.
Can a licence issued in Arabic or Chinese script be used?: Yes, alongside an International Driving Permit or a certified French translation. Without one of the two, the licence alone does not meet Morocco's requirement for a Latin-script document.