| Feature | TomTom Maroc Startimes2 | Google Maps (Offline) | TomTom GO App (Phone) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Free (illegal) | Free | Subscription (€19.99/yr) | | Last Moroccan Map | 2018-2020 (hacked) | 2024 (real-time) | 2025 | | 3D Landmarks | No | Yes | Yes | | Speed Cameras | Outdated | Live (Waze integration) | Live | | Risk | Bricking / Virus | None | None | | Offline Routing | Excellent | Good (limited to region) | Excellent |
Morocco's road network has expanded rapidly in the last decade. New highways (A7, A8), expressways, and rural roads appear constantly. Official TomTom map updates are expensive (often €40-€60 per update). The "Startimes2" method emerged in online forums (like Bladi.net or Yabiladi) as a DIY solution to keep old hardware alive with new Moroccan maps. Tomtom maroc startimes2
If you have an old TomTom device gathering dust, here is how the typical Startimes2 installation works. | Feature | TomTom Maroc Startimes2 | Google