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  • Moroccan Customs Outlines Vehicle Export Options for Expats Facing Emergencies
    26 June 2023, by Said

    It may happen, in certain cases of health problems or some emergency, that the Moroccan residing abroad (MRE) cannot, by himself, re-export his vehicle, that is to say, drive it out of Morocco. The Moroccan customs has provided for this situation and specifies the modalities in its "Guide for Moroccans of the World".
    "In case of incapacity or impediment to re-export his vehicle under the Temporary Admission (TA) regime, an authorization may be granted by the authorizing officer to allow (…)

  • Moroccan Customs Outlines Procedure for Expats Facing Car Theft During Visits Home
    7 July 2023, by Said

    The joy of returning to Morocco can, for some, turn into a nightmare if your car is stolen. The Moroccan customs provide a procedure in this case, especially if the stolen vehicle is subject to the Temporary Admission (AT) regime.
    The answer is given in the guide dedicated to Moroccans living abroad, which the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII) published a few days ago. In order not to distort it, we publish the answer as it was disseminated:
    In the event of theft of his (…)

  • New Moroccan Customs Rules Allow MREs to Lend Vehicles to More People
    3 July 2021, by Said

    Among the novelties of the Moroccan Customs Guide for Moroccans Residing Abroad, one is related to the vehicle accepted under the so-called Temporary Admission (TA) procedure.
    What is TA first? It is the six-month period allowed by the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII) to all Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) who enter Morocco with their car. It can remain in the Kingdom for a maximum of six months and not a day more. The customs officers will issue a fine if the deadline is (…)

  • Moroccan Expats Eligible for VAT Refunds on Vacation Purchases, Customs Clarifies
    6 July 2023, by Said

    Many Moroccans residing abroad make purchases when they are on vacation in Morocco. Can these purchases be subject to a tax refund, i.e. can the buyers be reimbursed the Value Added Tax (VAT)? Here is the response from Moroccan customs.
    "MREs visiting Morocco can get a refund of the value added tax (VAT) paid on non-commercial purchases intended for use abroad. VAT refund can be claimed for goods purchased on the same day, from the same approved seller, and for an amount of two thousand (…)

  • Moroccan Customs Clarifies Rules for Expats Bringing Pleasure Boats into Country
    11 July 2022, by Said

    In its Guide dedicated to Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs), the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII) discusses the introduction of pleasure boats. Let’s look in detail at the different questions that can be asked.
    Moroccan customs make a fairly clear distinction between pleasure boats and other nautical sports equipment, such as jet skis, for example. In the case of the boat, the ADII writes:
    "Private maritime transport means (pleasure boats), intended to stay in a Moroccan (…)

  • Moroccan Customs Releases Video Guide for Expats Bringing Cars into Country
    27 June 2019, by Said

    A very nice initiative from the Moroccan customs that has just put online all the information that a Moroccan resident abroad (MRE) must know before entering Morocco with his car.
    All the points are covered in this 3-minute video in Moroccan Arabic. Thus, the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII) mentions the disappearance of the green sheets and their replacement by a card in bank card format. It seems that MREs can apparently carry out this procedure directly on the boats, (…)