Everything you need to know — transit times, customs rules, import duties, carrier options and shipping tips for Morocco.
| Carrier | Economy | Express |
|---|---|---|
| DHL Express | — | 1–2 days |
| FedEx | — | 1–2 days |
| UPS | 3–5 days | 2–3 days |
| DPD | 2–4 days | — |
| GLS | 3–5 days | — |
Business days. Customs clearance time not included — allow 1–5 extra days depending on the goods.
Every shipment to Morocco must include the correct documentation or it will be held at customs.
Required for all commercial shipments. Must include HS code, value in EUR or MAD, country of origin, full description of goods, sender and recipient details.
Proves EU preferential origin — enables 0% import duty on industrial goods under the EU-Morocco Association Agreement. Apply from AT (Autoridade Tributária) customs office in Portugal.
Itemised content list matching the commercial invoice — required by Moroccan ADII customs.
Required for plant products, fresh produce and certain food items. Issued by DGAV (Direção-Geral de Alimentação e Veterinária) in Portugal.
Import duties and taxes apply to all shipments to Morocco. Duty-free de minimis threshold: MAD 500 (~€46) — goods below this may qualify for informal postal clearance. Commercial shipments always require full customs entry.. VAT/local tax: 20% TVA (Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée) — standard rate. Reduced: 14% on some goods, 10% on hotels and restaurants, 7% on some basic goods..
| Product Category | Typical Duty Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial goods (EU origin with EUR.1) | 0% | EU-Morocco Association Agreement eliminates import duty on industrial goods of EU/Portuguese origin |
| Industrial goods (without EUR.1) | 2.5–25% | Standard Moroccan tariff rates apply without proof of EU origin — always use EUR.1 |
| Agricultural products | Varies (partial liberalisation) | Some agricultural goods benefit from reduced quotas under the EU-Morocco DCFTA negotiations — check ADII for specific rates |
| Textiles and clothing | 0% with EUR.1 | Textile imports from EU with EUR.1 are duty-free under the Association Agreement |
| Moroccan TVA | 20% | Applies to all taxable imports — paid by Moroccan importer and reclaimable by TVA-registered businesses |
Duty rates are indicative. Actual rates depend on the HS code classification of your goods. Consult a customs broker for high-value or complex shipments.
The following items have import restrictions or are prohibited in Morocco. Check carrier guidelines before shipping.
Always obtain a EUR.1 Movement Certificate for EU-manufactured goods — it is essential to claim 0% import duty under the EU-Morocco Association Agreement. A EUR.1 costs almost nothing and saves your Moroccan customer significant customs duty.
DHL Express is the fastest and most reliable carrier for Morocco — 1–2 day delivery to Casablanca and Rabat with strong customs brokerage experience on this route.
Tanger-Med is Morocco's main port and customs entry point for road freight from Europe — most DPD and GLS road shipments enter via Tanger-Med (accessible via Algeciras or Tarifa ferry from Spain).
Casablanca is Morocco's commercial and financial capital — the majority of B2B imports clear through Casablanca customs. Rabat is the political capital but a smaller business hub.
Morocco is a growing manufacturing hub — automotive (Renault Dacia plant, Stellantis Kenitra), aerospace (Safran, Boeing) and textiles are active B2B supply chain sectors with Portuguese connections.
Invoice in EUR — Moroccan businesses readily accept EUR-denominated invoices and payment is typically made via international bank transfer in EUR due to MAD exchange controls.
Yes — Morocco is not an EU member. All commercial shipments require a commercial invoice, packing list and customs clearance through ADII (Administration des Douanes et Impôts Indirects). For EU-origin industrial goods, always include a EUR.1 Movement Certificate to claim 0% import duty under the EU-Morocco Association Agreement.
The EU-Morocco Association Agreement (in force since March 2000) established a free trade area for industrial goods between the EU and Morocco. Most EU-manufactured industrial goods enter Morocco duty-free with proof of EU preferential origin (EUR.1 certificate or invoice declaration). Agricultural goods are partially liberalised with quotas. Negotiations for a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) aim to further expand liberalisation.
Apply to your local Portuguese customs office (Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira). You'll need: a completed EUR.1 form, commercial invoice for the goods, and evidence of EU origin (production records, supplier declarations showing EU manufacture). Processing is typically same-day or next-day. For frequent Morocco exporters, apply for Approved Exporter status — this lets you self-certify origin on invoices without obtaining a EUR.1 per shipment.
DHL Express and FedEx: 1–2 business days to Casablanca. UPS Express: 2–3 days. Economy road+ferry (DPD via Tanger-Med): 2–4 days. GLS: 3–5 days. Morocco is Portugal's closest non-EU neighbour — just 14 km across the Strait of Gibraltar, making it one of the fastest non-EU destinations from Portugal.
Yes — EUR-denominated invoices are standard for EU-Morocco B2B trade. Moroccan businesses typically pay in EUR via SWIFT bank transfer, as the Moroccan Dirham (MAD) has exchange controls and cannot be freely transferred abroad. Always invoice in EUR for Moroccan B2B transactions to simplify payment collection.
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