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  • Moroccan Customs Clarifies Rules for Expats’ Vehicle Transfers
    24 February, by Said

    Moroccan customs authorizes Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) to bring their vehicles into Morocco under the temporary admission (TA) regime. This customs regime allows the importation of a vehicle without paying customs duties, under certain conditions. However, beware: the rules are clear regarding the transfer of these vehicles.
    It is possible to transfer a vehicle in TA to another non-resident person, even if they do not live in the same country as the transferor. For example, an MRE (…)

  • Moroccan Customs Rules for Rental Cars: What MREs Need to Know
    24 December 2024, by Said

    For MREs, opting for a rental car can prove to be a convenient solution for getting around during a stay in Morocco. This alternative offers a certain flexibility, but it involves becoming familiar with the formalities of temporary importation to avoid any administrative hassle. It is better to take precautions in advance to fully enjoy your trip.
    It is quite possible to cross the Moroccan borders with a rental vehicle registered abroad. The latter will be able to circulate under the (…)

  • Morocco Allows Personal Medication Import for Travelers, Customs Rules Explained
    25 December 2024, by Said

    The issue of importing personal medications often arises for travelers visiting Morocco. The Moroccan Customs Administration has provided a duty-free customs franchise for personal medications. Here are the key points to know.
    During a stay in Morocco, it is possible to import your medications without paying customs duties, provided they are for strictly personal use. This system aims to facilitate the stay of people under medical treatment, by avoiding penalizing them financially. (…)

  • Morocco Eases Vehicle Export Rules for Expatriates in Emergencies
    26 December 2024, by Said

    The Temporary Admission (TA) regime allows Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs) to temporarily import their vehicle into Morocco. Unforeseen situations may prevent the owner from re-exporting the vehicle themselves. The Moroccan customs administration has put in place procedures to deal with these situations.
    If the vehicle owner is unable to re-export it, they can request an authorization from the nearest customs office. This authorization allows a third party to drive the vehicle out of (…)

  • Morocco Tightens Border Controls on Financial Transactions During Holiday Season
    1 January, by Sylvanus

    The central control services of the General Directorate of Customs and Indirect Taxes, in coordination with banks, are stepping up surveillance operations at border crossing points and airports regarding the transactions of Moroccans and residents arriving and leaving Morocco during this year-end holiday period.
    The stakeholders are updating the electronic data exchange channels. The electronic exchange of data focuses on monitoring the activity of Moroccan bank cards usable (…)

  • Moroccan Customs Probe Suspected Fraud in Turkish Imports
    18 January, by Sylvanus

    Moroccan importers and Turkish exporters are suspected of customs fraud. The Moroccan customs are conducting in-depth investigations.
    According to well-informed sources, the regional customs control teams have subjected shipments of Turkish imports, mainly consisting of ready-to-wear clothing and household equipment, transiting through the ports of Tanger-Med and Casablanca, to in-depth investigations on suspicions of manipulation of the declared values on the invoices, reports Hespress. (…)

  • Moroccan Customs Raid Gold Shops in Youssoufia Amid Counterfeit Jewelry Concerns
    5 March, by Sylvanus

    Customs services have raided shops known for selling gold in the Hassani district of Youssoufia.
    The operation took place a few days ago. On the arrival of the customs officers, several merchants carrying out their activities in this district well known under the name of "Qaysariyat Al-Dhahab" (the gold market), hastened to close their shops. Subsequently, the authorities decided to seal several gold sales outlets after their owners refused to show up on site, local sources report.
    This (…)

  • Moroccan Exporters Face Delays at Tanger Med Port, Risking Produce Quality
    6 March, by Prince

    Moroccan fruit and vegetable exporters are complaining about the congestion of the port of Tanger Med, noting that this situation affects the quality of their products destined for European countries.
    The congestion of the port of Tanger Med, with endless lines of trucks carrying cargoes of fruits and vegetables destined for European countries, is causing significant damage to exporters.
    Some of them have denounced to Rue20 the abnormally long customs clearance time at this port, (…)

  • Moroccan Importers Seek Legal Action Against Chinese Firms in Fraud Case
    12 March, by Prince

    Defrauded by two Chinese export companies of household goods and kitchen utensils, Moroccan importers are working to recover their funds.
    The Moroccan importers have entrusted the case to lawyers specialized in commercial disputes in China so that they can initiate legal proceedings against the two Chinese companies. The latter have defrauded the Moroccan importers by sending them quotes valid for 10 days, reports sources to Hespress.
    Based on these truncated quotes, the Moroccan (…)