Moroccan Customs Seize Record 167 Million Dirhams in Foreign Currency Crackdown
28 August 2025
The Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII) seized 167 million dirhams in foreign currency in 2024, representing a 55% increase compared to 2023.
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Morocco’s Car Market Accelerates: 6% Surge in Passenger Vehicle Clearances for 2024
28 August 2025
Some 151,755 passenger cars were cleared in Morocco in 2024, an increase of 6% compared to the previous year, according to the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII).
Massive Crackdown: Morocco Uncovers Luxury Counterfeit Ring with Political Ties
26 August 2025
In coordination with the regional customs control brigades in Casablanca, Tangier and Guerguerat, the National Customs Brigade has intensified its investigations to track down (…)
Morocco’s Customs Maze: 5 Key Rules for Travelers Bringing Goods
25 August 2025
When they arrive in Morocco, travelers - including Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) - can introduce certain personal items without paying duties or taxes. But this exemption is (…)
Massive Drug Bust: 87 Kilos of Hashish Seized at Morocco-Spain Border
24 August 2025
Moroccan customs officers arrested three people, including Moroccans residing abroad, at the Bab Sebta border crossing who were transporting large quantities of hashish, (…)
Tax-Free Shopping in Morocco: 5 Ways Travelers Can Save Big on Purchases
24 August 2025
Travelers, including Moroccans residing abroad (MREs), benefit from certain tax exemptions provided for in the General Tax Code. Here are five concrete cases where you don’t (…)
Customs Fraud Scandal Rocks Morocco: Billions Lost as Import-Export Networks Exploit System Loopholes
24 August 2025
Suspicions of large-scale manipulation in customs declarations and the values of imported goods are pushing several regional customs directorates in Morocco, particularly in (…)
Morocco’s Currency Crackdown: 5 Essential Rules for Travelers and Expats
23 August 2025
Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) and travelers must comply with strict rules regarding the entry and exit of currencies, checks and other means of payment. Lack of knowledge (…)
Moroccan Customs Alert: 5 Critical Scenarios Requiring Declaration for Travelers and Expats
23 August 2025
Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) and travelers sometimes have to declare their goods upon arrival in Morocco. This formality, often neglected, makes it possible to avoid (…)
Moroccan Expats: 4 Essential Tips to Breeze Through Customs and Avoid Penalties
22 August 2025
Passing through customs is often a source of stress for Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). However, by knowing the tax rules and procedures to be followed, it is possible to (…)