Moroccan Customs 45 Day Rule: Don’t Lose Your Goods

Moroccans living abroad who travel to Morocco cannot freely bring everything into the country. The Moroccan Customs Administration guide reminds that certain goods must be subject to customs declaration, with payment of applicable duties and taxes.

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This rule applies to goods that do not benefit from exemption, those that do not fall under temporary admission, as well as goods of a commercial nature. In some cases, additional formalities may also be required, particularly when products are subject to specific regulations.

Storage pending regularization

If the situation is not regularized immediately, goods can be placed in storage. This measure allows time for completing necessary formalities, but it is not free: the guide mentions payment of a storage fee.

This storage period cannot last indefinitely. Customs sets a maximum period of 45 days to regularize the situation of the goods in question.

After 45 days, goods can be considered abandoned

After this deadline, goods are considered abandoned in customs. This is an important clarification for travelers transporting goods subject to declaration or products whose nature may suggest commercial activity.

For MREs, this rule emphasizes the importance of clearly distinguishing personal effects from goods imported in quantity or for commercial use. In case of doubt, it is better to prepare necessary documents before traveling, to avoid delays upon arrival and emergency regularization.

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Moroccan customs therefore does not limit itself to checking luggage or vehicles. It also regulates goods that do not fall under usual exemptions, with a clear consequence: without regularization within the deadline, goods can be lost.