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.

DHL Express and FedEx offer money-back guarantees for express services to Casablanca and major Moroccan cities. Moroccan ADII customs processing is outside carrier control for guarantee calculations. Economy road+ferry services (DPD via Tanger-Med) 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.

DHL Express: 70 kg per parcel, girth 300 cm, single dimension 120 cm. DPD economy road via Tanger-Med: typically 30–40 kg per parcel. GLS Iberia: similar limits. 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 at Cargosender.com — DHL Express and FedEx for 1–2 day express, or DPD economy for 2–4 days. 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.

DHL Express has the strongest Morocco performance — major Casablanca hub operations and experienced customs brokerage teams. FedEx International Priority is comparable for Casablanca and Rabat. For economy road via Tanger-Med, DPD has the best on-time performance from Portugal. Compare carrier options and prices at Cargosender.