Morocco road accidents leave 30 dead and more than 3,000 injured

Thirty people were killed and 3,026 others were injured, including 125 seriously, in Morocco road accidents recorded in urban areas between July 20 and July 26, according to the latest weekly report released by the Moroccan General Directorate of National Security.

The report recorded 2,208 traffic accidents during the period. Driver inattention was identified as the leading cause, followed by failure to respect the right of way, loss of vehicle control, pedestrian inattention, and excessive speed.

Authorities also highlighted several other risky behaviors contributing to crashes. These included changing direction without authorization or without using turn signals, failing to maintain a safe following distance, running red lights, ignoring stop signs, driving in the wrong lane or against traffic, driving under the influence of alcohol, and carrying out dangerous overtaking maneuvers.

At the same time, police services intensified traffic enforcement operations across urban areas. During the week, officers recorded 49,357 traffic violations. The operations resulted in 7,659 official reports submitted to the public prosecutor, while 41,698 settlement fines were collected.

The total value of the fines reached MAD 9,208,075. Enforcement measures also led to the impoundment of 5,031 vehicles, the seizure of 7,659 official documents, and the removal of 420 vehicles from circulation.

The weekly figures underline the continued scale of road safety challenges in Morocco’s urban centers. The data also reflects sustained enforcement efforts aimed at improving compliance with traffic regulations and reducing preventable accidents. Authorities continue to stress the importance of driver and pedestrian vigilance, respect for traffic priority rules, and adherence to speed limits.