A systematic experimental investigation concerning the effect of ferrite-martensite morphology on the scratch and abrasion resistance of ferrite-martensite dual phase (DP) steels is reported. A hot rolled 22MnB5 steel was subjected to different heat treatments to generate dual phase microstructures with different ferrite-martensite morphologies. The effects of morphology on the scratch resistance and the corresponding failure mechanisms were unravelled using a multi-pass dual-indenter (MPDI) scratch test applying different load combinations. Results show that the ferrite-martensite morphology has a significant influence on scratch resistance and that the effect is contact load dependent. The scratch behaviour is linked to the strength coefficient K in the Hollomon model (σ=Kεn) as well as the initial indentation hardness. Results suggest that the strength coefficient K corresponds well with the scratch resistance. The optimal microstructure to yield the best combination of abrasion resistance and hardness depends on the working conditions. At a low loading condition the relative ranking of the scratch resistance of the various microstructures created is in good agreement with that of the ASTM G65 abrasion test.