Morocco
Morocco Customs Information – Hercules Worldwide
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Original passport
- Original residence visa
- Original Work certificate from employer or work permit
- Original certificate of residence change issued by local authority at point of departure
- Inventory listed in French
- Signed letter of authorization allowing destination agent to clear shipment
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Your presence is NOT required for customs clearance
- May import household goods and personal effects duty-free if:
- In reasonable quantities
- Owned and used for more than 6 months
- If importing 2 shipments, second must arrive no later than 6 months after the first has arrived
- Shipments are physically inspected
RESTRICTED ITEMS/DUTIABLE
- New items (less than 6 months old) require a commercial invoice
- Beverages and food
- Electrical items and electronics are dutiable; must load near container door for easy access
- Antiques
- To import portable phones requires the approval of the Ministry of P.T.T.
- Medicine requires a permit from the Ministry of Health
- Ammunition and weapons; requires a hunting permit and firearm acquisition certificate. Only the importation of smooth-barreled hunting weapons permitted.
- Records, books, cassettes and compact disks require:
- A list stating the title and name of author for each
- Will be viewed by the Ministry of Information before censorship visa is granted. Place all dutiable/restricted items near container doors for easy access
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Pornographic and politically sensitive materials
- Moroccan currency
- Drugs and narcotics
- Walkie-talkies
- Tobacco products and alcoholic beverages
- Explosives
MOTOR VEHICLES
- All vehicles subject to high duties
- Permission to circulate is granted for a 3 month period. After this, you are required to pay customs duty or export the vehicle
- Required documents are as follows:
- Import license
- Original car license
- Passport
- Invoice
- Auto paperwork
PETS
- Requires a health care certificate dated no more than 14 days before departure
**NOTE- all customs regulations and procedures are subject to change at any time. The above customs information is provided as a brief summary of Morocco customs regulations and applies only to household goods shipments, and is for your general guidance. Hercules Worldwide is not liable for any damage, delays, duties, costs, taxes or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance, omissions or errors. Always check full requirements and restrictions with the local embassy or consulate. **
