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Does Thrifty require an IDP in Morocco?

Daniel MercerWritten by Daniel MercerUpdated July 2026
Yes, bring one
Many rental companies and local authorities in Morocco ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so Thrifty will typically ask for it at the counter.
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Thrifty in Morocco: the policy in plain terms

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An IDP is recommended and frequently requested to rent a car in Morocco.

In Morocco specifically, many rental companies and local authorities in Morocco ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so Thrifty will typically ask for it at the counter. Requested at airport and city desks.

Thrifty runs a global network; at its Morocco desks, foreign renters are asked for an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna Convention format alongside the original licence. Morocco drives on the right, uses the MAD, and sets a minimum driving age of 18, so an IDP is the document that removes any doubt at the counter.

What to bring to the Thrifty counter in Morocco

  • Your original national driving licence (the IDP never replaces it).
  • Your International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna Convention format.
  • Your passport and a payment card in the main driver's name.
  • Local payment for the MAD deposit; Morocco drives on the right with a young-driver surcharge under 25.

Driving rules in Morocco Thrifty renters should know

  • Toll motorways link major cities.
  • Speed traps frequent on rural roads.
  • 0.00% alcohol tolerance for driving.
  • Carry passport, licence and IDP.

Thrifty's rental terms that affect your IDP booking

Minimum age & young-driver surcharge

Thrifty's published minimum rental age is 20 at most U.S. and Canada locations (18 in Michigan, New York, and Quebec); drivers aged 20-24 (or 18-24 in those exception states/province) are charged an Underage Drivers fee that varies by location, typically around $29/day and higher (roughly $35-$52) in New York and Michigan.

Deposit & accepted cards

A valid credit/debit card in the renter's own name is required and a hold is placed for estimated charges plus roughly $200 extra for credit cards or $500 for debit (about $350 CAD in Canada); Visa/Mastercard/Discover debit cards are accepted only on Compact through Fullsize classes (not Premium and above) and a physical card must be presented as digital-wallet cards are not accepted.

Additional drivers

Additional drivers must meet the minimum age requirement and hold a valid licence, and an additional-driver fee applies per day; it is waived for Blue Chip Rewards members, government renters on official orders, corporate-rate customers, and the companion/driver of a physically impaired customer. Thrifty's general policy requires a valid driver's licence covering the entire rental period but does not publish a fixed minimum tenure; in practice under-25 renters are typically expected to have held a full licence for at least one year.

Cross-border & one-way

Driving is generally restricted to the continental United States and Canada, and a Canadian resident is prohibited from driving a U.S.-owned vehicle into Canada; one-way rentals are offered within the U.S. and within Canada subject to location/availability with a one-way drop fee.

IDP & foreign-licence rule

Foreign renters must present a driver's licence issued in their country of residence together with a valid passport; if the licence is not in English, Thrifty requires both the foreign licence and a current International Driver's Permit to be presented.

Once you collect the keys in Morocco

Tolls & road charges

The autoroute network uses a ticket system - take a card from the machine at entry and pay cash (or card at larger plazas) at the manned exit booth; fares are modest, e.g. Casablanca-Marrakech is roughly 70-90 MAD one way.

Parking in town

City streets have paid bays and meters (1-2 hour limits) plus garages in Marrakech, Casablanca and other cities; informal gardiens in vests also watch parked cars for a few-dirham tip.

Fines & camera enforcement

Speeding fines start at about 300 MAD, rising to 500 MAD (over 20 km/h) and 700 MAD (over 30 km/h), and seatbelt or phone offences are around 300 MAD; Gendarmerie issue these on the spot and usually expect immediate cash payment, so keep small notes and ask for a receipt.

If you have an accident

Call the police (19) in cities or the Gendarmerie Royale (177) on rural roads; for any injury or dispute wait for police and obtain the official report (constat) and its number, as your insurer and rental firm will require it.

Full driving guide for Morocco →

Common questions

01
Do I need an IDP to rent from Thrifty in Morocco?
Many rental companies and local authorities in Morocco ask foreign drivers to present a translation of their licence alongside the original, so Thrifty will typically ask for it at the counter. Foreign renters must present a driver's licence issued in their country of residence together with a valid passport; if the licence is not in English, Thrifty requires both the foreign licence and a current International Driver's Permit to be presented.
02
What documents should I bring to the Thrifty desk in Morocco?
Bring your original national driving licence, your International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna Convention format, your passport, and the payment card in the main driver's name. Morocco drives on the right and the minimum rental age is typically 18+.
03
What is the minimum age to rent from Thrifty in Morocco?
Thrifty's published minimum rental age is 20 at most U.S. and Canada locations (18 in Michigan, New York, and Quebec); drivers aged 20-24 (or 18-24 in those exception states/province) are charged an Underage Drivers fee that varies by location, typically around $29/day and higher (roughly $35-$52) in New York and Michigan. Locally, Morocco sets a minimum driving age of 18 and most desks add a young-driver surcharge under 25.
04
What deposit and card does Thrifty require?
A valid credit/debit card in the renter's own name is required and a hold is placed for estimated charges plus roughly $200 extra for credit cards or $500 for debit (about $350 CAD in Canada); Visa/Mastercard/Discover debit cards are accepted only on Compact through Fullsize classes (not Premium and above) and a physical card must be presented as digital-wallet cards are not accepted.
05
Can I take a Thrifty rental across the border or drop it one-way?
Driving is generally restricted to the continental United States and Canada, and a Canadian resident is prohibited from driving a U.S.-owned vehicle into Canada; one-way rentals are offered within the U.S. and within Canada subject to location/availability with a one-way drop fee.
06
Does Thrifty charge for an additional driver?
Additional drivers must meet the minimum age requirement and hold a valid licence, and an additional-driver fee applies per day; it is waived for Blue Chip Rewards members, government renters on official orders, corporate-rate customers, and the companion/driver of a physically impaired customer. Thrifty's general policy requires a valid driver's licence covering the entire rental period but does not publish a fixed minimum tenure; in practice under-25 renters are typically expected to have held a full licence for at least one year.
07
How do tolls work for a rental car in Morocco?
The autoroute network uses a ticket system - take a card from the machine at entry and pay cash (or card at larger plazas) at the manned exit booth; fares are modest, e.g. Casablanca-Marrakech is roughly 70-90 MAD one way.
08
What happens if I get a traffic fine driving a Thrifty car in Morocco?
Speeding fines start at about 300 MAD, rising to 500 MAD (over 20 km/h) and 700 MAD (over 30 km/h), and seatbelt or phone offences are around 300 MAD; Gendarmerie issue these on the spot and usually expect immediate cash payment, so keep small notes and ask for a receipt.
09
What is Thrifty's general policy on International Driving Permits?
Asks for a licence translation in select countries and for non-Roman-alphabet licences. Thrifty is a value-oriented brand within the Hertz family (alongside Dollar) and rewards repeat renters through its Blue Chip Rewards loyalty program, with a broad U.S./Canada airport and off-airport footprint.
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