Casablanca - Post Report Question and Answers
What kind of car do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car do you advise not to bring?
Any car will work. There is theft, and what you would do in modern cities (like opening your glove box and not keeping any valuables in your car) would keep anyone from breaking into it. - Sep 2022
SUV gives you a higher vantage point in the traffic, but a sedan will go anywhere in town and be easier to park. Outside the city, depending what you wish to visit, the SUV can be more comfortable (some remote places in the Atlas are accessible via dirt road). Commuting between any large cities, the highways are in great shape. Autoroute du Maroc recently rolled out a telepass (Jawaz) which is prepaid and rechargeable, and it can be a real time saver at the toll if you travel often during the week-end. Don't leave anything visible in the car, but keep small change handy to pay the parking watch-guard. - Jun 2021
Small vehicles. Parking is VERY limited. Also, I wouldn't bring a new car or a very nice car to Morocco. Traffic laws are not followed here and accidents are very common. - Feb 2016
We have a medium-sized SUV. Glad we have something a bit larger/higher up as driving in the city is a nightmare due to traffic and Moroccan drivers. We only use the car when we're leaving the city. Apartments have parking garages below ground. Basic repairs can be conducted at the Embassy motorpool in Rabat (~1-1.5 hours north). - Jul 2014
Most cars can be serviced here. - May 2014
A small one will do you best in Casablanca where the roads are tight and parking is tighter. No need for SUV or 4x4 in the city. - Jun 2012
Sedans, SUVs, family vans, anything is fine. There's no need for SUVs here, but many people have them. The roads are of good quality, it's just the drivers that are a bit crazy. Your vehicle might get a bit dinged up while you're here, so don't bring anything precious. Toyota, Honda, European models all have dealerships here. - Apr 2010
Its a fine balance between feeling safe and navigating traffic in the city. Personally, I would opt for a larger, safer car or SUV. Most car brands have an authorized dealer in the city. One should expect vehicles to have several scrapes and bumps before you leave, but there are tons of bodyshops in the city willing to fix your dents. Carjackings and break-ins are almost unheard of, espicially if you remember to tip the guardians who watch your car when you pop into a store. - Mar 2008
