Cross-border route
Mauritania Morocco
Mauritania 
MoroccoDriving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Mauritania into Morocco, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Morocco expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP, in the 1968 Vienna format. Both countries drive on the right, so there is no change of driving side at the border. Plan your border crossing in advance and keep your passport, national licence and IDP together.
Last reviewed June 2026
Route at a glance
FromMauritania
ToMorocco
IDP in MoroccoRequired
Accepted format1968 Vienna
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in MoroccoMAD
Mauritania → Morocco
Crossing the border
Mauritania and Morocco share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.
Driving rules in Morocco
- Toll motorways link major cities.
- Speed traps frequent on rural roads.
- 0.00% alcohol tolerance for driving.
- Carry passport, licence and IDP.
What to see when you arrive in Morocco
- the medina and souks of Marrakech
- the blue town of Chefchaouen
- the Sahara dunes of Merzouga
- Fez's ancient medina
- the coastal ramparts of Essaouira
Common questions
01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Mauritania to Morocco?
Yes — Morocco requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Morocco recognises the 1968 Vienna format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Mauritania and Morocco?
No. Both Mauritania and Morocco drive on the right.
03
How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?
International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you set off.
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