CUSTOMS

IMPORT REGULATIONS

Free to Import

Tobacco

• 200 grams of manufactured tobacco.

Alcohol

• 1 litre spirits; and
• 1 litre wine.

Currency

• There is no limit on the import of foreign currency, however any amount equivalent to MAD100,000 or higher must be declared to customs.
• Up to MAD2000 may be imported.

Other Goods

• 150mL perfume and 250mL eau de toilette.
• Medicines for personal use must be accompanied by a prescription.
• Other goods for personal use, such as jewellery, electronics, and sports equipment.

Prohibited

The following are goods which cannot be brought into the country.

• Weapons and ammunition.
• Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
• Written, printed, and taped media contrary to good morals and public order.
• Certain plants and plant products likely to be carriers of organisms harmful or dangerous to Moroccan flora.

Restricted

These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to arrival.

• Pets are subject to certain import requirements, including a health certificate from a veterinarian in the country of origin within 3 days before boarding.
• Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits.
• All products of animal origin require a health certification from a veterinarian in the country of origin. This product may then be subject to inspection upon arrival.
• Certain plants are subject to phytosanitary inspection when they enter Moroccan territory.
• Hunting weapons and ammunition require authorisation by national security.

EXPORT REGULATIONS

Free to Export

• Products of Moroccan origin, with proof of purchase.
• Souvenirs.
• Up to 10 ornamental stones, fossils, and semi-precious stones.

Prohibited

The following are goods which cannot be taken out of the country.

• No information available.

Restricted

These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to departure.

• Cultural property must be accompanied by a certificate issued by the Moroccan Department of Cultural Affairs.
• Foreign currency obtained by exchanging dirham requires an exchange slip in order to be exported. Foreign currency imported and not exchanged for dirhams may only be exported with evidence of the origin of the currency, such as a credit card or bank statement.
• There is no limit on the export of foreign currency, however any amount equivalent to MAD100,000 or higher must be declared to customs.
• Up to MAD2000 may be exported.

For further information, please visit the Moroccan Customs Administration and Indirect Taxes.