Operation Marhaba 2026 comes with new facilitation measures for Moroccans living abroad. The Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration has announced a specific system designed to improve the reception of MREs, with organizational, procedural, logistical and communication measures.
Moroccan residents abroad who return permanently to Morocco benefit from an increased advantage. The Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration has decided to raise the customs exemption ceiling granted to MREs on permanent return for their personal effects and non-commercial items.
Moroccan expatriates aged 60 and over can benefit from a 90% reduction for clearing a passenger vehicle in Morocco , but this advantage remains subject to several strict conditions.
The city of Casablanca is launching a vast census of vacant land over five months to recover the tax on undeveloped plots . This strict mapping aims to correct numerous anomalies in the local tax register.
Authorities are deploying a formidable digital arsenal to track illicit financial flows. By cross-referencing banking, property, and automotive data, investigators are tightening the noose around a vast network of alleged fraudsters.
Moroccan taxpayers have been granted a reprieve. Initially set for May 31, the deadline for paying property tax and municipal services tax has been postponed to this evening, Monday, June 1st. A final opportunity to avoid sanctions.
Moroccans residing abroad can benefit from VAT refunds on certain purchases made in Morocco. However, not all products are eligible. The Moroccan customs guide lists several exclusions to know before requesting tax refunds at the borders.
In Tangier, dozens of party halls operate in total illegality. Protected by powerful lobbies, these establishments evade taxes and flout safety standards amid the laxity of local authorities.
From June 11, 2026, web giants like Netflix, Google and Airbnb will have to pay VAT on their Moroccan activities. The administration is launching a dedicated platform to oversee these new tax obligations.
Morocco’s tax administration is intensifying controls against foreign companies. Accused of capitalizing on the Kingdom’s vast construction projects to generate profits without paying their local taxes, these firms now face very heavy penalties.
The Moroccan government is tightening its grip on web professionals. Content creators and other influencers are now fully subject to standard tax rules, with strict monitoring of their lifestyle.
Facing the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, Morocco spends 3 billion dirhams each month to subsidize energy. The government is striving to contain the impact of this crisis on public finances.