Scams, laws & rules

Are there speed traps between Casablanca and Rabat?

Yes, the Casablanca–Rabat corridor is well policed with speed traps, radar and fixed cameras, as it’s one of Morocco’s busiest routes, so keep strictly to the limits. Police speed checks with radar guns and on-the-spot fines are common on this stretch of motorway and the parallel roads.

The motorway limit is typically 120 km/h, dropping through any works or approaches, and fines are issued and paid on the spot, usually in cash. Ask for a receipt and don’t argue at a stop.

Keep some cash for a possible fine, watch for sudden limit changes, and have your documents ready, as checkpoints are routine here. Driving at or just under the limit keeps these encounters brief and uneventful.

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