Morocco Electric Scooter Regulations 2025 Safety Rules

– byFarid Laamoudi · 2 min read
Morocco Electric Scooter Regulations 2025 Safety Rules

The government is tackling the chaos caused by electric scooters in public spaces. A new regulatory framework establishing strict technical criteria is about to come into force to limit dangerous behavior and ensure road safety.

No more unidentified vehicles speeding out of control across Morocco. Now defined as seat-less vehicles reserved for a single passenger, equipped with a non-thermal engine and limited to between 6 and 25 km/h, they officially fall into the moped category. The Government Council formalized these specifications by decree on June 19, 2025, requiring the mandatory addition of a braking system, a horn audible from 50 meters away, and reflective lights at both the front and rear.

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Before venturing onto public roads, each device must mandatorily undergo a certification phase. Questioned by deputy Nabil Dakhch, Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh firmly recalled the provisions of Article 49 of the Road Code. This procedure is essential to "ensure compliance of technical characteristics with road safety standards," he stated, confirming in the process the preparation of a supplementary text aimed at precisely regulating traffic rules.

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Users will not be caught off guard, however. Alongside the finalization of this rigorous legal framework, the ministry has scheduled the rollout of a vast awareness campaign. The objective is to inform and actively prepare users for the new driving rules before their official implementation on the ground.