History & venues

Motorsport in Morocco

Morocco has a real racing story: a Formula 1 Grand Prix, international circuits, world-class races.

On track

Racing, seen from the paddock

Car transporter loaded with race cars
Race cars on a closed road
Moroccan drivers in the paddock
Race cars on the starting grid
Hind Abatorab’s Seat, Moroccan champion
Podium at a race in Marrakech, May 2024
Moroccan drivers lined up on the grid
Yellow race cars on track at the Marrakech circuit
Landmarks

The big moments

1958

Moroccan Grand Prix

Ain-Diab, Casablanca. Final round of the 1958 Formula 1 World Championship: Stirling Moss wins, Mike Hawthorn takes the title.

Marrakech

Moulay El Hassan Circuit

Marrakech’s street circuit, home to Formula E and the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC).

Today

On the grid

Circuit, karting, drift: Moroccan drivers meet here.

Governing body

La FRMSA

The Royal Moroccan Motorsport Federation (FRMSA) oversees competition: karting, circuit, drift and more.

And the drivers?

Behind every race, drivers wearing Morocco’s colours. Meet them.

Meet the drivers