Morocco has approved its first nationwide rules governing electric scooters, introducing mandatory safety requirements and clearer operating standards as authorities seek to regulate one of the country’s fastest-growing forms of urban transport.
Approved by the Government Council on Thursday, July 9, 2026, the new regulations establish a legal framework for electric scooters and other motorized personal mobility vehicles, bringing them under Morocco’s Road Traffic Code for the first time.
The measures were adopted through Draft Decree No. 2.25.145, presented by Minister of Transport and Logistics Abdessamad Kayouh.
What changes for riders?
The new rules introduce several obligations for electric scooter users.
Maximum speed of 25 km/h
Electric scooters are officially classified as single-person vehicles and must not exceed a maximum speed of 25 kilometers per hour.
Helmet becomes mandatory
Riders will be required to wear an approved protective helmet that is properly fastened while using an electric scooter.
No headphones or mobile phones
To improve road safety, riders are prohibited from using wired or wireless headphones while riding. Authorities also prohibit the use of mobile phones.
Minimum riding age
Children under eight years old are not allowed to ride electric scooters.
Minors who are legally permitted to ride must use appropriate protective equipment to reduce the risk of injury.
Where can electric scooters be used?
The implementing regulations will determine which roads electric scooters may use and specify the equipment riders must carry.
Authorities have already confirmed that riding an electric scooter on a motorway will result in the immediate impoundment of the vehicle.
Users will also be subject to penalties for traffic violations, including failing to stop at stop signs and other breaches of the Road Traffic Code.
New legal status for electric scooters
Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas said the new provisions are intended to improve road safety by regulating the use of electric scooters and similar vehicles, while the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) has stressed the importance of responsible riding practices as micromobility becomes increasingly common across the country.
In addition to the new safety rules, the decree formally creates a legal category for motorized personal mobility vehicles, giving electric scooters a distinct status under Moroccan law.
It also establishes a separate legal definition for pedal-assist bicycles, setting out the technical standards they must meet before they can circulate on public roads.
For certain vehicle categories, the regulations also require advanced safety technologies, including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as braking and stability assistance.
Part of a broader reform
The new decree builds on legislation adopted in 2025 that first introduced motorized personal mobility vehicles into Moroccan law and established their technical specifications.
According to the Ministry of Transport, the latest amendments focus on how these vehicles are used on public roads, reflecting their rapid growth in Moroccan cities and the need for clearer safety standards.
