The annual special tax on motor vehicles (TSA), commonly called vignette, is owed by every owner of a vehicle registered in Morocco. For MRE who own a vehicle in Morocco, this tax must be paid each year between January 1 and March 31. Since 2020, the General Tax Directorate (DGI) allows online payment via the Simpl-Vignette portal, greatly facilitating the process from abroad.
Costs & fees
| TSA vehicle under 8 HP | 350 DH/year | Approximately 32 EUR |
| TSA vehicle 8 to 10 HP | 600 DH/year | |
| TSA vehicle 11 to 14 HP | 1000 DH/year | |
| TSA vehicle 15 HP and above | 1700 DH/year | |
| Late payment penalty (after March 31) | 100 DH/month | Capped at 400 DH then 15% of principal |
| TSA motorcycle over 125cc | 150 DH/year |
Timeline
2026 TSA rates by vehicle category
The 2026 TSA rates are set by fiscal power category (horsepower). For passenger cars: less than 8 HP = 350 DH, 8 to 10 HP = 600 DH, 11 to 14 HP = 1000 DH, 15 HP and above = 1700 DH. Commercial vehicles and vans follow a specific grid based on GVW. Motorcycles over 125cc are subject to a separate tax of 150 DH.
💡 Tip — Fiscal power (HP) appears on your Moroccan registration document on line 'P.6'. It directly determines your annual TSA amount.
Online payment via Simpl-Vignette (DGI)
The Simpl-Vignette portal (simpl.tax.gov.ma) allows paying the TSA from anywhere in the world. You need to create an account with the vehicle registration number and a Moroccan CIN or passport number. Payment is made by Visa/Mastercard bank card (Moroccan or foreign) or bank transfer. After payment, a downloadable tax receipt is issued immediately.
💡 Tip — Use up-to-date Firefox or Chrome to access Simpl. The portal can be slow in January-February. If payment fails with a foreign card, try with a Moroccan card (CIH, CMP, Attijariwafa).
⚠️ Warning — Online payment does not generate a physical sticker. Digital proof of payment is sufficient at road checks since 2022.
Deadlines and late payment penalties
The TSA is due between January 1 and March 31 each year. After March 31, a penalty of 100 DH per month of delay applies, capped at 400 DH (4 months). Beyond that, a 15% surcharge on the principal amount applies. Vignette checks are frequent at gendarmerie checkpoints, especially on main roads during summer.
💡 Tip — If you are not in Morocco between January and March, authorize a relative to make payment on your behalf via Simpl-Vignette with your credentials. A power of attorney is not required for this type of online payment.
Vehicles exempt from TSA
Exempt from TSA: vehicles belonging to the State and local authorities, diplomatic vehicles, new vehicles during their registration year (first year exemption), vehicles over 25 years old classified as vintage vehicles, and electric vehicles (full exemption until 2028 per the 2023 Finance Law).
💡 Tip — Hybrid vehicles are not exempt but benefit from a 50% reduced TSA rate since the 2022 Finance Law.
In depth
For MRE who own several vehicles in Morocco (personal use + vehicle left with family), TSA management can be done entirely from abroad via Simpl-Vignette. Each vehicle has its own file accessible with the registration number. It is advisable to group payments in January to avoid any oversight. An important subtlety: if you import a vehicle from Europe and it is registered in Morocco during the year (for example in June), you are exempt from TSA for the first full calendar year. The TSA will be due from January 1 of the following year. This exemption does not apply to vehicles transferred from a previous registration.
❌ Common mistakes to avoid
- ✕Forgetting to pay before March 31 and having to pay penalties on summer return
- ✕Confusing actual engine power (kW) with fiscal power (HP) to calculate the correct rate
- ✕Believing a physical sticker is still required when digital payment has been sufficient since 2022
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❓ Frequently asked questions
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