Egypt vs Morocco 2026: Zero Alcohol vs 0.02%, 100 vs 120 km/h

Egypt lists a zero alcohol limit and a 100 km/h motorway limit. Morocco allows 0.02% and 120 km/h. Both require an international driving permit, and Morocco wants the 1968-convention type; the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office says the 1949 IDP is not accepted there. Egypt’s 1949 IDP rule applies for stays up to six months.

Which country allows more speed?

Morocco’s motorway limit is higher than Egypt’s, and both countries set lower limits in towns and on rural roads. Some Moroccan national-road sections carry a higher limit than its rural roads. Check the posted signs on your route, and confirm current limits with the rental company before you drive.

Alcohol limit, age and fixed penalties

Both countries drive on the right, but their alcohol limits differ, and Morocco’s limit is higher than Egypt’s. Fixed penalty amounts also differ between the two countries and change over time, so check the current official schedule before you travel.

International driving permit: 1949 for Egypt, 1968 for Morocco

Egypt lists a 1949 IDP as required with the foreign licence, usable for up to 6 months before an Egyptian licence is needed (UK guidance). Morocco requires a 1968-convention IDP and no longer accepts the 1949 type; foreign licences are valid for visitors for 12 months. Check which convention your home country issues before booking a rental.

Speeding ticket in Morocco

Moroccan fines start at MAD 300 for under 20 km/h over, rise with penalty points from 20 km/h over, and reach licence suspension; 50 km/h over or more is a criminal offence (délit). For Egypt, confirm local speeding penalties with the rental company or the traffic police before you travel.

What the boot must hold and winter tyre rules

Neither country requires winter tyres. Egypt requires a fire extinguisher and warning triangle; Morocco requires a warning triangle, reflective vest and spare bulbs. A first-aid kit is recommended in both.

Emergency numbers

Egypt answers on 122 for the police, 123 for an ambulance and 180 for fire. Morocco uses 190 for the police, 177 for the gendarmerie and 150 for ambulance and fire.

Which IDP type Egypt and Morocco accept

Egypt accepts the 1949 international driving permit alongside a foreign licence for stays of up to six months. Morocco requires the 1968-convention permit and no longer accepts the 1949 type, so a permit issued under the wrong convention can be refused at a checkpoint. Check which type your home country issues before you travel; the International driving permit guide explains how to obtain each one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you drive from Morocco to Egypt?

Not realistically: the Morocco-Algeria land border has been closed since 1994.

Which IDP does Morocco accept?

A 1968-convention permit; the 1949 type is no longer accepted.

What is the motorway speed limit in Morocco?

120 km/h, against Egypt’s 100 km/h.