Exporting from Turkey to Morocco
The agreement that applies, the expected duty, and what each side asks for — for factories in Turkey selling to buyers in Morocco.
Send a certificate of origin with the shipment to claim the preference.
VAT — Morocco: 20% VAT (reduced 10%)
Turkey–Morocco Free Trade Agreement
- Duty-free industrial goods
Most originating industrial goods trade duty-free, except products on Morocco's 2020 protected list.
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Exceptions
- Morocco's 2020 duties on Turkish goods
Under the 2020 amendment Morocco may charge up to 90% of its normal MFN duty on about 1,200 Turkish products (textiles, clothing, leather, vehicles, metals, wood, electrical goods) for five years, renewable for five more. Check the current rate.
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⚠ Before you trade
- No land route to Algeria
The Morocco–Algeria border has been closed since 1994 and diplomatic relations remain cut (2026). Goods between the two countries must move via third countries or by sea, and buyers may face extra scrutiny.
Source ↗ - Additional duties change often
The additional customs duty decision was amended several times in 2025 alone. Check the current İGV rate for your HS code and origin on the Ministry of Trade site before signing a contract.
Source ↗ - Partners re-imposed duties on Turkish goods
Turkish exporters should note that Morocco (2020) and Tunisia (2023) amended their FTAs to charge duties again on many Turkish industrial goods, especially textiles and clothing. Check the buyer country's current rate before quoting.
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Importing into Morocco
- Import title via PortNet and BADR
Importers subscribe to PortNet to file the import title electronically: an import commitment (engagement d'importation) for free goods or an import licence for restricted goods, domiciled with a bank. Customs declarations are lodged in the BADR system.
Source ↗ - Industrial product conformity (Ministry of Industry)
Since February 2020 some industrial products are checked in the exporting country by approved inspection bodies (VoC), while others are checked on arrival. The ministry publishes and updates both lists (latest February 2026). Low-voltage electrical goods and toys must carry the C م mark.
Source ↗ - Food: ONSSA control and Arabic labels
ONSSA checks food and feed at entry: health certificates from the exporting country, halal certificates for animal products and storage in authorised facilities. Labels must be in Arabic; Arabic stickers may be allowed with ONSSA approval.
Source ↗ - Invoice and customs declaration
The commercial invoice should be on supplier letterhead, describe the goods in French, show the HS code, value, payment currency and buyer address, with dates in dd/mm/yyyy. Goods are cleared on a single goods declaration (DUM).
Source ↗ - Proof of origin for duty-free entry
To get FTA rates the importer must present the right origin proof: EUR.1/EUR-MED or an origin declaration for EU and Turkey, and the Arab certificate of origin for GAFTA and Agadir partners. Without it the full MFN duty applies.
Source ↗ - Extra duties on Turkish goods
A 2020 amendment to the Morocco–Turkey FTA lets Morocco charge up to 90% of the MFN duty on about 1,200 Turkish products (mainly textiles, clothing, leather, autos, metals, wood) for five years, renewable. Check the current status before quoting.
Source ↗ - Banned and restricted goods
Restricted or banned imports include firearms, explosives, used clothing, used tyres, pornography and rugs similar to those made in Morocco.
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