Shipping from Dubai to MoroccoShipping from Dubai to Morocco, by air and sea.
Airlift Logistics, a freight forwarder in Dubai Airport Free Zone, arranges shipping from Dubai to Morocco for businesses. We fly air cargo from DXB to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, and ship FCL and LCL sea freight from Jebel Ali to Casablanca and Tanger Med. We prepare export papers and check what the Moroccan importer needs from the customs administration (ADII) before the cargo leaves Dubai.
Business cargo only. Airlift Logistics ships commercial goods for importers, exporters, traders and manufacturers, with a commercial invoice and a registered consignee. We do not handle personal boxes, household effects or door-to-door parcels.
Dubai to Morocco at a glance
Tanger Med is one of the largest ports on the Mediterranean; Casablanca is Morocco's commercial capital.
- Flight time
- About 8 h DXB to Casablanca
- Sea
- Jebel Ali to Tanger Med or Casablanca
- Customs
- ADII, BADR system
- VAT
- 20% standard
Airports and seaports in Morocco we ship to
Choose Casablanca for the commercial centre, Tanger Med for the north and its industrial zones.
| Gateway | Type | Code | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | CMN | Casablanca, the main air gateway | |
| Seaport | MACAS | Morocco's commercial port | |
| Seaport | MAPTM | Major hub port on the Strait of Gibraltar |
Air, sea to Morocco
| Mode | Route | Typical timing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXB to CMN | About 1 to 2 days, plus clearance | Parts, samples, urgent goods | |
| Sea freight FCL | Jebel Ali to Tanger Med or Casablanca | About 2 to 4 weeks, routing dependent | Stock and materials |
| Sea freight LCL | Jebel Ali consolidation to Casablanca | Longer than FCL | Smaller loads |
Airlines flying direct from Dubai to Morocco
- Emirates SkyCargo
- Royal Air Maroc
Sea transit depends on Suez Canal routing; we confirm current services. Work out the billed weight with our chargeable weight calculator or the CBM calculator.
Customs in Morocco: what the importer needs
Moroccan importers clear goods with the customs administration (ADII) through a licensed customs broker.
| Item | In Morocco |
|---|---|
| Customs authority | Administration des Douanes et Impôts Indirects (ADII) |
| Declaration | Electronic declaration in the BADR customs system |
| Importer registration | Moroccan company registration and customs registration |
| Duty and tax | Duty by tariff, plus 20% VAT standard rate |
| Trade agreement | Morocco and the UAE are GAFTA members: qualifying Arab-origin goods can enter duty-free |
Port and trade formalities are linked through Morocco's PortNet single window.
Approvals to check before booking
Some products need Moroccan approvals or conformity checks.
- 01
Industrial product controls
Some industrial products face conformity checks at import.
- 02
ONSSA food safety
Food and agricultural products need ONSSA clearance.
- 03
Health products
Medicines need Ministry of Health approval.
- 04
ANRT approval
Telecom equipment needs ANRT approval.
- 05
A certificate of Arab origin can remove duty.
- 06
Matching documents
BADR data must match the invoice.
Documents for shipping to Morocco
Send these with your booking. Origin documents decide whether GAFTA applies.
| Document | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Customs value, parties and HS codes |
| Packing list | Pieces, weights and marks for inspection |
| Transport contract and cargo release | |
| Exit clearance from the UAE, filed by us | |
| Supports GAFTA treatment | |
| Product approvals | ONSSA, ANRT or health approvals |
Restricted or banned in Morocco
- Goods without required approvals
- Counterfeit goods
- Weapons without a permit
- Narcotics
- Certain used goods
Check ADII rules for your HS code before shipping.
What UAE businesses ship to Morocco
Morocco is an important North African market for goods from Dubai.
- 01
Machinery and parts
Equipment and spare parts.
- 02
Plastics and chemicals
UAE polymers and chemicals.
- 03
Electronics
IT and consumer electronics.
Dubai to Morocco shipping questions, answered
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See all shipping questionsGet a quote for this laneIt depends on where the buyer is. Casablanca serves the commercial centre and much of the country. Tanger Med, on the Strait of Gibraltar, is a large hub that suits northern Morocco and its industrial zones. We compare sailings and inland transport for each shipment.
- Air lands at Casablanca.
- Some sailings transship.
Goods of Arab origin may enter duty-free under GAFTA. Morocco and the UAE are both members of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area. Goods made elsewhere and re-exported from Dubai pay the normal Moroccan duty. VAT at the standard 20% rate applies in both cases.
- A certificate of origin is needed.
- The broker confirms eligibility.
BADR is Morocco's electronic customs declaration system. Licensed customs brokers file import declarations on it for the customs administration, ADII. It links with PortNet, the trade single window. Data on BADR must match the invoice and packing list to avoid delays.
- We prepare matching Dubai papers.
- The broker files the declaration.
Food needs clearance from ONSSA, Morocco's food safety office. It checks food and agricultural products at import, including labelling and health certificates. Medicines need Ministry of Health approval, and telecom devices need ANRT approval. The importer arranges these before the goods leave Dubai.
- Labels may need Arabic or French.
- Check rules early.