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July 10, 2025
Morocco, one of the world’s most attractive tourist destinations, faces a significant challenge in the area of road safety. Authorities have identified places such as Casablanca, Marrakech, and Tangier as critical points where traffic accidents have become alarmingly common. In 2024, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, along with the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA), recorded a total of 4,024 deaths and over 10,000 serious injuries in road accidents.
The growing number of incidents has raised serious concerns within the government, particularly due to the fact that 45% of the fatalities were individuals aged 18 to 34. Additionally, pedestrians and motorcyclists are also a vulnerable group, representing 70% of those affected in these incidents. Authorities attribute this increase to irresponsible behaviors behind the wheel, such as speeding, distracted driving, and a failure to adhere to basic safety regulations.
Unfortunately, the trend has continued into the first quarter of 2025. Between January and May, there were 1,624 fatalities on the country’s roads, which marks a 20.9% increase compared to the previous year, along with a 21% rise in the number of serious injuries.
To address this concerning situation, the Ministry of Transport has launched a comprehensive road safety plan that will begin to be implemented this summer. This program is based on public awareness, strict law enforcement, and infrastructure improvement. It will include an increase in police presence on the roads, as well as a rise in sobriety checkpoints, especially during peak traffic hours. Furthermore, the implementation of legal frameworks to tighten fines for common infractions, including speeding, is planned.
As part of this strategy, an educational campaign will be developed to promote responsible driving habits. This initiative will reach schools, universities, and workplaces, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Additionally, an advertising campaign will be conducted to encourage safer driving practices.
The Ministry’s commitment also includes improving road infrastructure, with special attention given to areas with high accident rates and the protection of vulnerable users, such as pedestrians. Signage, road markings, and lighting systems will be installed on heavily trafficked roads, particularly those connecting to major tourist destinations such as Essaouira, Agadir, and the Atlas Mountains. The goal is not only to enhance visibility but also to mitigate the risk of accidents, especially in adverse conditions.
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Source: MiMub in Spanish
