A foreign vehicle that has temporarily entered Morocco must leave the country again. Even if it has been damaged in an accident or is unusable, the vehicle remains linked to its owner in the eyes of customs. Without regularization, the owner may be prevented from leaving the country.
Moroccans residing abroad can enter Morocco with a vehicle registered abroad under the temporary admission regime. But this facility is strictly limited: the vehicle can only stay six months per calendar year .
A Moroccan residing abroad may be forced to leave Morocco urgently while his car is still on the territory. The customs guide provides for this situation, but the vehicle remains subject to strict rules, especially when placed under the temporary admission regime .
Moroccans residing abroad who return permanently to Morocco can benefit from a little-known customs advantage for their car . The vehicle can be considered three years older for calculating its taxable value, but this facility remains strictly regulated.
For MREs entering Morocco with a foreign-registered vehicle, the rule is clear: the vehicle cannot remain indefinitely on the territory. If the authorized time limit is exceeded, customs imposes penalties that can reach 10,000 dirhams.
Every summer, thousands of MREs enter Morocco with their foreign-registered vehicles. But this vehicle cannot stay in the country indefinitely. Customs applies a precise rule, often poorly understood : the 180-day rule.
Morocco offers a 90% reduction on vehicle clearance for Moroccans residing abroad (MRE). This unique advantage is, however, subject to very specific criteria concerning age, length of stay abroad, and the type of vehicle imported.
When returning permanently to Morocco, Moroccan expats can benefit from an advantageous tax reduction on vehicle importation . Under strict conditions, a 25% discount is applied, significantly reducing customs fees.
For several years now, Moroccan customs have put in place a 90% exemption for retired Moroccans living abroad (MRE) wishing to clear their vehicle in Morocco. To do this, several conditions are required as explained in the latest guide dedicated to MREs.
The Moroccan authorities have relaxed the measures concerning the 90% rebate on the clearance of cars imported by retired Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). However, the import of vehicles over five years old is still prohibited, except for vehicles up to ten years old meeting certain conditions.
The Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII) has decided to extend the temporary admission (AT) deadline for vehicles of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) and foreign tourists registered abroad until June 30, 2022, without legal consequences.
A reception center dedicated to Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) will open from June 25 to September 15, at the headquarters of the Hassan II Foundation , in Rabat, as part of the Marhaba 2021 operation, it was announced on Thursday.