Container shipping from Turkey to Morocco
We buy your goods from Turkish factories and Istanbul's markets, check them and ship them to Morocco by sea to Casablanca or Tanger Med, or by road via Europe and a ferry from Spain. Here are the route, the time it takes, the papers Morocco asks for, and its duties.
- By sea from Turkey7–20 days
- By road, by truck10–15 days
- Shared containerFrom one pallet
The route from Turkey to Morocco
Most goods reach Morocco by sea, at Casablanca or Tanger Med. Trucks are a smaller, more expensive option for urgent orders: they cross Europe and take a ferry from Spain.
Casablanca port has been congested since late 2025. Fewer ships were waiting by September 2026, but in October 2026 containers were still slow to leave the port. Allow extra time if you collect at Casablanca. We confirm the best port when you order.
From Ambarlı in Istanbul, Gemlik, Aliağa in İzmir and Mersin to Casablanca or Tanger Med. A full container just for you, or space in a shared one.
Arkas, CMA CGM, COSCO, Akkon and Admiral serve Casablanca: direct sailings take about 8 to 15 days, and up to 20 with a transfer. Tanger Med is used mostly for transfers.
7–20 daysTrucks cross Europe through Italy, France or Spain and enter Morocco on a ferry from Spain. It costs more than the sea, so it suits urgent or small, high-value orders.
10–15 daysFor samples and urgent, light orders.
3–7 daysTimes are approximate, port to port or border to border, and don't include customs clearance.
Which container fits your goods?
Enter one carton's size and weight and how many cartons you have. We show the volume, the weight and how many cartons each way of shipping takes. The price comes in your quote.
One carton
120 cartons · 11.5 m³ · 2,160 kg
By air you'd be charged for 2,160 kg: the larger of the real weight and the volume weight (volume ÷ 6000).
Usually the best fit: a shared container. You pay only for 11.5 m³.
| Way to ship | Inside size | Max load | Your cartons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared container | You pay for the space you use | — | You pay for 11.5 m³ |
| 20 ft container | 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m · 33.2 m³ | 25 t | All 120 fit35% full |
| 40 ft container | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m · 67.7 m³ | 27.6 t | All 120 fit17% full |
| 40 ft high cube | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.70 m · 76.4 m³ | 28.5 t | All 120 fit15% full |
| 13.6 m truck | 13.6 × 2.45 × 2.70 m · about 90 m³ | about 24 t | All 120 fit13% full |
Sizes are typical and vary a little from one container or trailer to another, and some countries allow less weight on their roads. We work out the exact loading with your quote.
Papers: what we prepare and what Morocco asks for
We prepare in Turkey
- Commercial invoiceEvery model, its quantity and price.
- Packing listWhat is in each carton, its weight and size, from the inspection.
- Certificate of originFor Morocco it's the EUR.1. Moroccan customs need it to apply the agreement's rate, and it covers only goods of Turkish origin.
What Morocco asks of you
- Import commitment on PortNetThe Moroccan importer files an import commitment on PortNet and domiciles it with a Moroccan bank. Customs clearance and payment to the supplier both depend on it. Some goods, such as second-hand clothes and used tyres, also need an import licence.Official site
- Certificate of conformityControlled goods need a certificate from an approved inspection company. Clothes, shoes, blankets, carpets, fabrics, school bags and leather goods are checked on arrival; toys and electrical appliances are checked in Turkey before shipping. The importer applies through PortNet, and goods that arrive without a certificate they should have got in Turkey can be sent back or destroyed.Official site
- Arabic labelsLabels must show the product, its type and composition, the country of origin, the quantity, instructions for use and the company responsible for it. Arabic is required and French is optional, and the label must be easy to read and must not rub off.
Trade agreement and duties
The Türkiye–Morocco free trade agreement still applies: with an EUR.1, most Turkish industrial goods enter duty-free. Since 2022 an amendment has charged 90% of Morocco's normal duty on listed goods, including some clothes, footwear and carpets, so listed clothes pay 27%; it runs to spring 2027 and can be extended by five years. Food mostly pays the normal duty, and imports also pay 20% VAT and a 0.25% tax.
Before you order goods for Morocco
- Ask your broker to check your product's 10-digit Moroccan code in the customs ADIL system before you order. It can differ from the Turkish code, and it decides your duty and which conformity list applies. Most fabrics and yarns are outside the 27% list, but upholstery fabric is on it.
- Morocco's exchange rules limit payment before customs clearance: generally a deposit of up to 30% if the contract provides for it, or the whole invoice up to 200,000 dirhams. Anything more needs Exchange Office approval, so agree the payment with your bank before you order.
- The EUR.1 covers only goods of Turkish origin, so goods made elsewhere and bought in Istanbul's markets pay the normal duty. Check the origin before you order. Small electric ovens from Turkey also pay anti-dumping duty.
How we ship your order to Morocco
Send your request
The goods and the quantity, through the form below or on WhatsApp.
We send offers and samples
Supplier prices and photos of the goods, and samples if you ask.
We check and combine
We count the pieces, look for faults, measure and weigh the cartons, and send you a report with photos and video.
See an example reportWe ship it to Morocco
And we send you the papers before the goods arrive, so your customs broker can start.
Questions about shipping goods to Morocco
How long does shipping from Turkey to Morocco take?
By sea: 7–20 days. By road: 10–15 days. By air: 3–7 days, for samples and urgent orders. Customs clearance in Morocco comes on top.
Can I ship in a shared container?
Yes. A shared container starts from one pallet, and you pay for the space your goods take. Try the container tool on this page to see your goods' volume.
What papers does Morocco ask for?
An import commitment on PortNet domiciled with a Moroccan bank, a certificate of conformity for controlled goods, Arabic labels, and an EUR.1 for the agreement's rate. We prepare the invoice, packing list and EUR.1.
Who clears the goods in Morocco?
You or your customs broker in Morocco. We prepare the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin and send them before the goods arrive; the duties are paid in Morocco.
Can you combine goods from several suppliers into one shipment?
Yes. We receive the goods from every supplier at our Istanbul warehouse, check them and put them together in one shipment to Morocco.
Get a quote for your shipment to Morocco
The quote is free, with no obligation. It comes itemised: the price of the goods, our service fee and the shipping, each on its own line.
