Here are the best mobile apps every traveler should download before exploring Morocco by car.
1. Google Maps
The most reliable navigation app. Works well in all major cities and rural areas.
Recommended for: long routes, city navigation, estimating travel time.
2. Waze
Great for avoiding traffic and spotting radars.
Recommended for: city driving, up-to-date road information.
3. Maps.me
Offline maps for remote areas like Merzouga or the Atlas Mountains.
Recommended for: road trips with poor network coverage.
4. Careem / InDrive
If you need occasional rides inside cities, these ride-hailing apps are useful.
5. Maroc Autoroutes App
Useful for checking toll prices, rest areas, and highway updates.
6. Google Translate
Essential for tourists communicating with locals. Supports offline mode.
7. WhatsApp
Most rental companies in Morocco use WhatsApp to share:
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Location
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Pickup details
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Support
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Insurance documents
Make sure you have it installed before arriving.
8. TripAdvisor
Helpful for finding restaurants, activities, hotels near your driving destination.
