Conditions for opening a driving school could be significantly tightened in Morocco. The provisional bond would increase from 20,000 to 100,000 dirhams, while each establishment would need to own at least two training vehicles.
A Spanish road agent recounts nearly being crushed while helping an overloaded car traveling from France to Morocco. During a wheel change, the jack suddenly gave way while he was underneath the vehicle.
Morocco now has 1,140 radars on its roads. Yet accidents remain dramatic: 4,577 people were killed in 2025, with high exposure among pedestrians, motorcyclists and three-wheeler users.
Moroccan driving schools are not covered by the new fuel aid program for transport professionals. The Transport Ministry emphasizes that their rates are regulated and any price increase would be illegal.
With summer, illegal transport is resurfacing in several Moroccan cities. Behind the quick fix solution for passengers, specialists are warning above all about the risk in case of accident, due to the lack of legal framework and sufficient protection.
Motorists heading to Morocco must monitor their vehicle’s weight and condition. On the AP-7, Catalan police are intensifying checks against overloading and dangerous cargo during the Strait Crossing Operation.
Marrakech and Agadir have reportedly begun replacing traditional asphalt with permeable pavements. The objective: limit heat accumulation in streets, promote water infiltration, and adapt these two major Moroccan cities to increasingly intense heat waves.
The government is tackling the chaos caused by electric scooters in public spaces. A new regulatory framework establishing strict technical criteria is about to come into force to limit dangerous behavior and ensure road safety.
When crossing Spain to reach Morocco this summer, many MREs are likely to notice an unusual detail on certain vehicles: a blue license plate at the rear .
The Moroccan government is allocating 19 billion dirhams to modernize its road infrastructure ahead of the 2030 World Cup. This massive budget will finance new strategic routes, particularly around the future Grand Stadium in Casablanca.
The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) is rolling out an unprecedented digital portal for driving schools . This tool will centralize administrative procedures and exam appointment scheduling. A testing phase precedes its official launch in autumn.
Motorists traveling in southern Spain need to prepare their wallets. The concessionaire company of the AP-7 highway is applying a 62.91% increase on its summer rates between Malaga and Guadiaro.