4,024 deaths in 2024 : Morocco unveils emergency road safety plan for summer 2025
The first five months of 2025 have seen an even sharper rise: 1,624 deaths (+20.9%) and more than 4,000 serious injuries. Pedestrians represent 26.54% of the victims, while motorcyclists account for 43.19%.
To curb this surge, the plan includes a significant expansion of enforcement measures: increased deployment of fixed, mobile, and autonomous speed cameras, systematic public transport inspections, and targeted interventions on the most hazardous road sections.
Awareness campaigns will be launched in ports, train stations, and public spaces. Mobile caravans, dubbed Road Safety Villages, will tour eight major cities, offering educational workshops and live safety demonstrations.
On the regulatory front, several strict measures are being introduced: suspension of vehicle ownership transfers in cases of unpaid fines, mandatory technical inspections for motorcycles over 50 cc, the deployment of smart cameras in urban areas, and strict enforcement of existing prosecutorial circulars.
«Our goal is a tangible reduction in road casualties and the promotion of responsible behavior among all road users», said Boulaajoul.
A monitoring committee will oversee the implementation of the plan and ensure continuous updates based on real-time data to adjust actions accordingly.
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