Morocco oozes with ancient mystery and intrigue - Rick's Casablanca, Marrakech's Medina, and Rabat's kasbah. But this small country boasts Africa's 5th largest economy, good infrastructure, and rich soils and fertile valleys.
Like elsewhere, today's Moroccans are increasingly using the internet and their smartphones as a modern-day souk. So, with Morocco only 15 km from Spain and the EU, and with French as a business language, that can only be good news for Canadian shippers.
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Morocco through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Morocco. In case you are an everyday shopper or a business,
you can easily save up to 50% on your international shipping costs by way of accessing our group buying power.
Shipments through Secureship come with full, easy to read tracking information to Morocco
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Jun 2, 2023
8:49 am
Fes, FE, MR
Delivered
Jun 1, 2023
7:18 am
Essaouira, ES, MR
In transit
May 31, 2023
9:03 pm
Chefchaouen, CH, MR
International Clearance
May 31, 2023
8:14 am
Asilah, AS, MR
In transit
May 31, 2023
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
May 30, 2023
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
Pickup Scan
Disclaimer!
While we have made every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, Customs laws and procedures change regularly so it is
important to consult a licensed broker in Morocco before shipping any goods.
Types of Shipments
Not all types of shipments are created equal. Shipping a television will require different
paperwork, duties, and taxes than shipping an accounting statement, for example.
Here is a list of the most common types of shipments:
Gifts shipped to Morocco from Canada are exempt from duty and taxes providing:
Their value does not exceed 500 DH (about $70 CAD)
They are non-commercial in nature
During religious festivals, gifts up to 1,000 DH (about $140 CAD) are allowed entry into Morocco exempt from duty and taxes. The conditions of this exemption include:
Only for the festivals of Eid Al Fitr, Eid Al Adha, Eid Al Mouloud, and 1st Muharram
It is applicable for the week before and after the holiday
The shipment is non-commercial and for an individual
Cannot apply to multiple shipments from one sender to the same recipient
Low-value shipments up to 1250 DH (About $170 CAD)
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
Shipments from individual-to-individual may be exempt from duty and taxes provided they are of non commercial nature and their value does not exceed 500 DH (About $71 CAD).
Shipments from Business-to-Business
A gift shipment from a business in Canada to a business in Morocco will incur duty and taxes. This includes a gift sent to an individual at his or her business address.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
At this time we do not have information regarding a business in Canada shipping a gift to an individual in Morocco.
Gift Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
The words 'Gift Shipment' or 'Unsolicited Gift' are included on the commercial invoice, even if the shipment is sent at Christmas time
(see sample)
List the items in the parcel and write the value of each
Sending more than one gift in the parcel? Wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Sidi Mohammed ben Yusef Rue Tissa 2-18 10 000 Rabat Morocco
Phone: +212 5377 - 69047
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift Shipment: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$79.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $79.99
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Multiple Gifts in One Shipment
If you send more than one gift in your shipment, ensure to wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Sidi Mohammed ben Yusef Rue Tissa 2-18 10 000 Rabat Morocco
Phone: +212 5377 - 69047
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift - Roger: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$39.99
1 Each
Gift - Erica: Handwoven French Canadian Catalogne Blanket
CA
$49.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $89.98
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
As a Canadian moving to Morocco, you may ship your personal effects exempt from duty and taxes on the following goods:
Carpets and tapestries
Clothing
Household furniture and linens
Kitchen implements and dining utensils
New or used household appliances
Books
Musical instruments
Radios and televisions
VCRs (video), tape recorders, record players, and personal microcomputers
Cassette players, disks, floppy disks, sound or film cassettes
Camping gear and sports equipment
Exemption from duties and taxes is also applicable to the following items with some restrictions:
Item
Restriction
Household provisions
Tobacco
Bicycles, bicycles with auxiliary engines and motor-cycles
Limit of 1 engine per article, per member of the family able to use it
Collections of postage stamps and other collections of objects
Non-commercial nature
Tools and instruments for a worker's trade or occupation
For small tools and instruments, hand devices Does not apply to new equipment
NOTE:
The importation of furniture, objects, and household effects must occur at the same time as the change of residence.
However, if the shipment occurs in 2 consignments:
They are to arrive within 6 months of each other
The items of the second shipments appear on the inventory of the first shipment
Moving Temporarily
Students
Students moving temporarily to Morocco to study may ship their personal effects (clothes and linens) duty and tax free provided:
They are registered in a Moroccon educational institution
Their items are in a quantity and style appropriate for a student
They include an inventory of their goods
The shipment enters in its entirety within 1 month of the student's entry in Morocco
This exemption also applies to married students coming to Morocco to study and may also include household appliances.
Non-Students
Non-students may move temporarily to Morocco and ship their personal effects duty-free provided they are returned to Canada within 1 year of arrival in Morocco.
NOTE: Prohibited goods cannot be included in the shipment.
Moving Permanently
Moroccans returning from Canada to live permanently in Morocco may ship their family's personal effects duty and tax free up to an amount of 30,000 DH (about $4250 CAD).
NOTE: The value of 30,000 DH (cannot be for a single item or type of item).
Goods that qualify for exemption include:
Used furniture
Used clothing and personal effects
Household appliances - new or used - and only one of each type of appliance
Materials and tools with a maximum value of 150,000 DH (about $21,250 CAD)
Importation of personal effects and furniture should be done in a single shipment. However, if the shipment is split into 2 consignments:
All of the items must have been listed in the inventory list of the first shipment
The second consignment arrives within 6 months of the first one
Canadians who are moving their personal effects to their residential property in Morocco may ship their goods exempt from duty and taxes.
This will be granted only once when furnishing the home. To qualify for exemption:
Proof of title or residency to the property in Morocco
A notarized pledge that the furnishings are only for the use of the family
The goods will not be shipped until approval by Customs
Personal Effects Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' (see sample)
A detailed description of each item is provided
For those moving permanently, the original document certifying a change of residence to Morocco
Sidi Mohammed ben Yusef Rue Tissa 2-18 10 000 Rabat Morocco
Phone: +212 5377 - 69047
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal effects being delivered to my new address.
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
5 Pairs
Personal Effects: 5 pairs of various types of shoes
IN
$40.00
1 Each
Personal Effects: Arc'terix Winter Jacket
CA
$478.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Personal Effects Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $678.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Food, Chocolate, Candies
There is no information at this time regarding the shipment of foodstuffs to Morocco from Canada.
Food, Chocolate, Candies Checklist
Clearly indicate 'Food' on the commercial invoice in the General Description or Remarks section (see sample)
Ensure that your food, chocolate, or candies may be imported into the country
You are not shipping commercial quantities (for any duty & tax exemption)
Check with your carrier that they will accept food shipments
Sample Commercial Invoice for Food, Chocolate, Candies
Ship To
Invoice
Sidi Mohammed ben Yusef Rue Tissa 2-18 10 000 Rabat Morocco
Phone: +212 5377 - 69047
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Food Shipment - Assorted chocolate bars in their original manufacturer's packaging
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Box
Nestle Chocolate Bars in original packaging expiring May 2021 (shelf life of 6 months or longer)
CA
$20.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent / Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $20.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Samples
Models and samples of goods are shipped to elicit sales and promote products.
Commercial samples may be shipped to Morocco from Canada exempt from duty and taxes as a temporary import for display at a trade fair or exhibition.
They are expected to be returned to Canada within 6 months of their entry.
Morocco requires the use of an ATA Carnet for temporary imports of commercial samples. See Temporary Imports for details.
Commercial Sample Checklist
A Commercial Invoice must be included with your shipment
Clearly indicate 'Commercial Samples' on the commercial invoice in the General Description & Detailed Description of Goods (see sample)
The item shipped has tearing, perforation, slashing, defacing, or has permanent marking clearing indicating the item as commercial sample
Sample Commercial Invoice for Commercial Sample
Ship To
Invoice
Sidi Mohammed ben Yusef Rue Tissa 2-18 10 000 Rabat Morocco
Phone: +212 5377 - 69047
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Commercial Sample - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Box
Commercial Sample - Advanced reading copy of Dan Brown's novel.
CA
$20.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Commercial Sample Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $20.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Advertising Material
Advertising material can be shipped to Morocco from Canada exempt from duty and taxes providing they will be returned to Canada within 6 months.
Morocco requires the use of an ATA Carnet for temporary imports of advertising. See Temporary Imports for details.
Advertising Material Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Promotional Material - Not for Resale' (see sample)
A detailed description of each item is provided
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
Sidi Mohammed ben Yusef Rue Tissa 2-18 10 000 Rabat Morocco
Phone: +212 5377 - 69047
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Promotional Material: Not for Resale. Product pamphlets to hand out at trade show.
CA
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Promotional Material Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Repairs
Morocco allows equipment to be repaired in Canada exempt from duty and taxes if the work has been done without charge. Otherwise, duty and taxes will be incurred on the cost of repairs.
Items Under Warranty
Equipment under warranty that is shipped to Canada from Morocco for repair will be exempt from Moroccan duty and taxes when it re-enters Morocco.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
Equipment repaired in Canada that is no longer under warranty will incur duty and taxes when it is returned to Morocco.
Sending Product for Repair to Morocco
There is no information at this time about sending equipment to Morocco for repair.
Returning Repaired Product to Morocco
Equipment repaired under warranty in Canada will not incur duty and taxes when it returns to Morocco.
Repair Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'REPAIR & RETURN' under the General Description or Remarks, and include the estimated time of return
(see sample)
Include repair contract with shipment
Serial or product number and the cost of repairs should be indicated under the Detailed Description of Goods section
Include the original shipping documents or tracking number from when the item was first exported to Morocco or exported to Canada (depending on which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Sidi Mohammed ben Yusef Rue Tissa 2-18 10 000 Rabat Morocco
Phone: +212 5377 - 69047
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Fossil Watch being sent for repair - Model E5, serial # 789456FG7E2 - Repair Cost $76.00
US
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Warranty Repair Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Temporary Imports
Goods may be shipped to Morocco from Canada duty and tax free providing:
They have been imported for a specific purpose
They will be returned to Canada within 6 months
The items are not altered except for normal wear-and-tear
NOTES: The 6-month time limit may be renewable up to 2 years.
Qualifying for Duty & Tax Free Temporary Import
In order to import your goods duty and tax free into Morocco, you can pick from 1 of the 2 Temporary Import Methods listed below.
Each option has its pros and cons. Regardless, each of the following methods requires you to complete a commercial invoice. More details are shown in the table.
Option #
Temporary Import Method
Risk of paying
1
Commercial Invoice Only (no other documentation is provided)
High - if broker cannot clear goods temporarily
2
Commercial Invoice
+
ATA Carnet
Very Low
1. Complete a Commercial Invoice (CI) only
This is the simplest and quickest option. See example.
NOTE: You should be aware that shipping using this method doesn't guarantee that your items will be imported duty/tax free.
Not all brokers will clear goods as temporary imports (i.e. UPS, FedEx, DHL) nor is it a guarantee that customs won't charge any duties and taxes.
2. Commercial Invoice (CI) + an ATA Carnet
Completing an ATA Carnet is great option for items that frequently travel in and out of the country.
It's also great because once you have an ATA Carnet, it is accepted by 176 countries worldwide making the application process a one-time thing.
In addition to declaring your commercial invoice as a temporary import, you can get an ATA Carnet for the items that are of temporary nature.
NOTE: It is highly recommended to get an ATA Carnet for items that frequently
travel in and out of the country and especially so when it is valued over $2,500 USD
In addition to choosing option 1 or 2, the following conditions must also be met in order to qualify for a duty and VAT free exemption:
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than 6 months in Morocco
NOTE:
If the above conditions are not followed, duties and taxes will be charged as though the goods have been imported permanently
Your Customs broker can clear goods of a temporary nature (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc. typically CANNOT clear goods of temporary nature)
Temporary Imports Checklist
Commercial Invoice clearly stating 'Temporary Import'. This must be written in the General Description section and the Detailed Description of Goods.
(see sample)
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than the period listed above
Include your ATA Carnet with your shipment (if applicable)
Include the expected return date or the date that it was originally received within the country (whichever applies)
Any above listed items not listed in this checklist
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Sidi Mohammed ben Yusef Rue Tissa 2-18 10 000 Rabat Morocco
Phone: +212 5377 - 69047
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
15 Each
Camera Lenses: Canon EF 50mm, Canon EF 85mm & wide-angle lenses.
CA
$132.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent/Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1980.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Required Documents
Shipping packages internationally requires a lot of documentation. This process alone can be confusing and time-consuming.
So we’ve narrowed down what documents you might need and ranked them based on likeliness of being needed.
Document Type
When?
Details
Shipping Label / Bill of Lading
Always required
This is a label provided by the carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.). Always required because the carrier needs to know the parcel's destination.
Commercial Invoice
Required for all non-document shipments
For all non-document shipments, you will require 3 copies of the commercial invoice (to be included with your shipping labels).
These are for customs purposes and need to be included inside a document pouch outside of the box.
When creating a shipment through the Secureship website, the system will help you create this document automatically.
B13a
Required if value exceeds $2,000 per shipment or is a controlled good
A B13a is required if your shipment exceeds $2000 CAD or is a controlled good
and is destined to a country other than the US, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
Canada has a preferential trade agreement with Morocco. A COO proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Morocco, it will incur a reduced or zero-rated import duty.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Infrequently required
Shows that the shipment has been insured.
Banks may request a certificate of insurance when providing letters of credit for the goods. Otherwise,
it is generally your choice whether to purchase insurance for the shipment.
ATA Carnet
Infrequently required
Used to avoid duties and taxes on shipments of temporary nature.
If you ship goods of temporary nature to and from a country, you can obtain an ATA Carnet to expedite the customs clearance process and
ensure that anything of temporary nature is not charged duties and taxes.
Duty and taxes on goods shipped to Morocco are calculated using the CIF method, i.e., the sum of the customs value plus insurance costs plus freight expenses.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
By knowing the CIF value of a shipment, you will be able to predict the duty and taxes owed by the recipient.
Thresholds
The duty and tax threshold for duty and tax charges is 1213 DH ($170 CAD). This is also called the de minimis value and shipments below it will be exempt from duty and taxes.
Currency
Moroccan Dirham (DH)
Duty Exemption
(De minimis Value)
1213 DH (about $170 CAD)
Duty Calculation Method
CIF
TAX (GCT)
20%
Tax Exemption
(De minimis Value)
1213 DH (about $170 CAD)
Tax Calculation Method
CIF
Duties on Imports
Excise Taxes
Candy30%
Chocolate17.5%
Spirits and WinesVariable*
TobaccoVariable*
Books2.5%
Documents0%
Video Games & Consoles2.5%
Computers & Laptops2.5%
Tablets2.5%
Mobiles2.5%
Cameras2.5%
Accessories for Electronics2.5%
Coats230%
Beauty Products & Cosmetics2.5%
JewelleryVariable*
Shirts & Pants30%
Home Appliances30%
Toys2.5%
Sports Equipment2.5%
*Varies as per rates shown under Excise Taxes.
**Jewellery items weighing less than or equal to 1 g are exempt from the tax. To learn more, click here for details.
You can purchase
insurance
through Secureship and it is provided by the carrier that will be transporting your shipment.
Each carrier will charge a different amount per $100 of declared insurance. If you indicate that you need insurance for your shipment our system will automatically include the insurance costs for your shipment.
Insurance is great to have in case your package is accidentally lost or damaged by the carrier. But be careful, not everything you ship is insurable. Worse - even if your package contains items that are insurable, if it doesn’t meet the ISTA 3A packaging standard, the insurance purchased through the carrier would not be available to you.
Here are some items that cannot be insured by the carrier:
Personal belongings
Antiques
Artwork
Liquids (including alcohol)
Televisions
Jewellery in excess of $500
Perishable goods
Glass or Ceramic
And many more items
For more information, please see the carrier's terms and conditions.
Shipping to Morocco from Canada can take between 2-3 business days through the fastest carriers available on the Secureship platform.
More economical services, such as Canada Post, can take up to 1-2 months to complete the delivery.