Shipping from Portugal to Morocco

DHL Express and FedEx: 1–2 business days to Casablanca. UPS Express: 2–3 days. Economy road+ferry (DPD): 2–4 days via Tanger-Med. GLS: 3–5 days. Morocco is one of the fastest non-EU destinations from Portugal due to proximity — just 14 km across the Strait of Gibraltar at the closest point.

Most EU industrial goods are duty-free under the EU-Morocco Association Agreement (in force since 2000) — but you must include a EUR.1 Movement Certificate or invoice declaration of EU origin to claim the preferential 0% rate. Without it, standard Moroccan import duties apply (typically 2.5–25%). Agricultural goods face partial exemption with quotas. Moroccan TVA at 20% applies regardless of duty rate.

Required: commercial invoice (with HS code, value in EUR/MAD, country of origin, sender/recipient details), packing list, EUR.1 Movement Certificate (for 0% duty on EU-origin industrial goods). For food/agricultural products: phytosanitary certificate, ONSSA import authorisation. Moroccan customs (ADII) processes commercial imports at Tanger-Med and major Moroccan customs offices.

Moroccan TVA (Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée) is Morocco's VAT. Standard rate: 20% on most goods. Reduced rates: 14% on transport and some services; 10% on restaurants, hotels and water supply; 7% on some food and essential goods. TVA applies to all taxable imports and is paid by the Moroccan importer. B2B importers registered for TVA can reclaim input tax.

Yes — Morocco is one of Portugal's top 10 export destinations and a natural first step for international expansion from Portugal. The EU-Morocco Association Agreement gives duty-free access for most industrial goods. Morocco is geographically close, culturally connected (both influenced by shared Iberian-Islamic history), and has a young, growing middle-class consumer market. Portuguese businesses are active in Morocco across automotive supply chains, textiles, construction, tourism and food exports.

DHL Express offers Saturday delivery in Casablanca and Rabat for express shipments — Morocco's proximity to Portugal makes Saturday express delivery very practical. FedEx also has Saturday options for major Moroccan cities. Economy road+ferry services do not operate on Saturdays. Check Saturday availability at Cargosender checkout.

DHL and FedEx in Morocco contact recipients by phone before delivery — a working Moroccan mobile number is essential. If delivery fails, parcels are held at the carrier's Casablanca or Rabat depot for collection. Moroccan B2B recipients in industrial zones (Tangier, Casablanca) often require appointment-based delivery coordination.

Some couriers offer money-back guarantees on their own express services to Casablanca and major Moroccan cities, but whether one applies to a specific Cargosender booking depends on which courier Eurosender assigns for that shipment. Cargosender's own Terms and Conditions (Section 3.3) describe delivery times as estimates rather than guarantees, regardless of which courier handles a shipment — contact Cargosender support if your delivery is delayed to find out what, if anything, applies to your specific booking. Contact Cargosender support to check guarantee eligibility for a specific booking. Moroccan ADII customs processing is outside carrier control for guarantee calculations, and economy road+ferry services generally do not carry transit time guarantees.

Yes — DHL, FedEx and UPS all provide tracking to Morocco. DHL's Moroccan network offers good tracking coverage in Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier and Marrakech. For secondary Moroccan cities and rural areas, tracking may be less granular once in local last-mile networks. Always provide a Moroccan mobile number for delivery coordination.

Express services typically publish limits around 70 kg per parcel, girth 300 cm, single dimension 120 cm, while economy road services via Tanger-Med are typically 30–40 kg per parcel. Cargosender's own limit for a given booking depends on the specific service assigned by Eurosender — check the limit shown at quote time. Moroccan customs also considers quantity — multiple identical items in one shipment may trigger reclassification to a commercial import requiring additional documentation.

No — transit times are transport only. Moroccan ADII customs clearance adds 0–3 business days for well-documented shipments. Including the EUR.1 certificate and a complete commercial invoice with HS codes significantly reduces clearance time. Incomplete documentation is the primary cause of Moroccan customs delays.

Yes — all carriers include fuel surcharges in their Morocco rates. These are included in Cargosender's displayed prices. Morocco's proximity to Portugal means base transport costs are among the lowest for non-EU destinations — total shipping costs to Morocco are often competitive vs longer-haul international routes.

Morocco has specific restrictions on DG imports. Air DG via DHL or FedEx requires IATA-compliant packaging and carrier approval. Road+ferry DG transport via Tanger-Med follows ADR and Moroccan transport regulations. Chemical imports may require authorisation from Morocco's MCMM (Ministère du Commerce). Contact Cargosender before booking any DG shipment to Morocco.

Book on Cargosender.com, which routes your shipment through Eurosender's courier network — get an instant quote for current pricing, choose your service tier (express or economy road), and confirm your pickup date. Before booking, prepare a commercial invoice with HS codes and declared value in EUR or MAD, and obtain a EUR.1 Movement Certificate of EU origin from your local chamber of commerce or customs office to claim 0% duty.

Major carriers all publish strong Morocco operations and experienced customs brokerage teams for this route. Cargosender books through Eurosender's courier network, which assigns the specific courier and service tier for your shipment — you don't pick a named carrier directly. Get an instant quote to see the current price and estimated transit time for your parcel.