Preparing Your Car for Morocco: Temporary Admission, Insurance and Vignette for MREs

Temporary admission (AT) of a foreign vehicle in Morocco lasts 180 days per calendar year (6 cumulative months). The D16ter form is issued free of charge by customs at the border. An automatic 6-month extension is granted upon presenting an unlegalized power of attorney and the vehicle registration. Beyond that, expired AT triggers customs fines (from 1,500 MAD per day) and possible vehicle seizure. Keep the D16ter in the vehicle throughout your stay.

Yes, the Green Card (international insurance certificate) is mandatory to drive in Morocco with a foreign-registered car. Ask your insurer to extend coverage to Morocco before leaving. If the Green Card does not cover Morocco, you must purchase border insurance on arrival (from ACI Morocco or a local insurer), costing 200 to 600 MAD depending on duration (10 days to 3 months). Valid insurance is required at every customs crossing.