Final Return to Morocco: Furniture Exemptions and a 90-Day Timeline | 0551247117
A guide to final return from Saudi Arabia to Morocco: furniture and belongings exemptions for returning Moroccans and the 2026 updates, a 90-day timeline, what to ship and what to sell, and choosing the port.
A final return to Morocco after years in Saudi Arabia combines two challenges: a move with interlocking deadlines, and the longest sea voyage among our destinations. Moroccans living abroad who return permanently have a customs exemption regime run by the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration, covering used household furniture and personal belongings under conditions, with updates announced in June 2026. In this guide we lay out your return on a 90-day timeline, explain what the exemption covers and what to check, and how to decide what to ship.
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- Final return exemptions
- The return timeline
- What to ship and what to sell
- Choosing the port
- Practical considerations
- Frequently asked questions
- Is my furniture exempt from duties on final return to Morocco?
- Do the exemptions include household appliances?
- When should I start preparing?
- Which port should I choose?
- How long does the voyage take?
- What should I carry with me?
Final return exemptions
According to what was announced with the customs circular for Operation Marhaba 2026, Moroccans returning permanently benefit from exemptions that include:
- Used household furniture, clothes and personal belongings.
- Household appliances, limited to one appliance of each type.
- Used professional equipment and tools within a set value ceiling.
- Special privileges for some categories when importing a car, under specific conditions.
The return timeline
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 90 days before | Set the departure date, ask the consulate about final-return documents, and start sorting. |
| 60 days before | Request a survey to know the volume and container, start selling what you won’t ship, and submit document requests. |
| 30 days before | Finish end-of-service procedures, decide about the car, and prepare the furniture list. |
| 14 days before | Fix the loading date, and set aside original documents and what you will carry. |
| Loading day | Review the list with the team, and get a signed copy and the bill of lading number. |
| After sailing | Follow the shipment, and make sure your documents reach the broker before the ship arrives. |
What to ship and what to sell
The full formula is in ship your furniture or buy new.
Choosing the port
Choose the arrival port closest to your city: Tanger Med for the north, Casablanca for the centre, and Agadir for the south — details in Tangier, Casablanca or Agadir?.
Practical considerations
- Electricity in Morocco is about 220 V and 50 Hz, and plugs are usually European, so you may need plug adapters.
- Carry original documents with you, not in the container.
- Full sea packing is essential for a voyage this long.
For the destination page see shipping to Morocco.
Frequently asked questions
Is my furniture exempt from duties on final return to Morocco?
Moroccans returning permanently benefit from exemptions on used furniture and belongings under conditions set by customs; check them before shipping.
Do the exemptions include household appliances?
According to what was announced in 2026, limited to one appliance of each type.
When should I start preparing?
About 90 days before, because of the length of the voyage and the documents.
Which port should I choose?
The one closest to your city: Tangier for the north, Casablanca for the centre, and Agadir for the south.
How long does the voyage take?
It can sometimes approach four weeks, then clearance and inland transport.
What should I carry with me?
Original documents, jewellery, medicines and personal devices.
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