Morocco adopted a liberal trade policy since 1990s including membership in the WTO, and Morocco is considered to have a large network of free trade agreements signed such as with the Arab Countries, EU, the US, Turkey, Aghadir Agreement and with African Countries.

Road Network:

• 90% of people use road transport for movement.
• 75% of freight is carried through the road network.
• 57,334 km of highways of which 45,240 km paved.

In addition, the conventional railway network comprises 2109 km including 1284 km of electrified lines, 633 km of double gauge lines and 1476 km of single-track lines. In addition, the high-speed line (TGV) extends over a total of 200km.

Maritime Ports:

Morocco has efficient network of port infrastructure consisting of 43 ports, including 14 ports open to international trade, Morocco has risen to the top 20 of the best countries in terms of maritime connectivity. For example, the port of Tanger Med is now connected to 186 ports spread over five continents, similarly, the port of Casablanca is connected to more than 55 international ports.

Airports:

Morocco has 18 international airports:

Law No. 104-12 on free pricing and competition lays down the principle of pricing freedom and pricing based on free competition, which is nonetheless restricted by the exceptions that give the State the right to intervene after consulting the Competition Council. This is the case for monopolies; ongoing supply difficulties; legislative or regulatory provisions; large-scale disasters or abnormal market situations; and excessive price fluctuations. At the request of professional organizations or at the initiative of the Government, prices may be made subject to approval.

Inflation rate reached 1.4% in 2021, and reached 8.3% in September 2022 affected by higher global food prices.

Morocco foreign trade witnessed a great expansion over the last two decades. Exports increased by more than 4 times from around 8 billion USD in 2022 to reach over 36 billion USD in 2021. As for imports, it increased from 11 billion USD in 2002 to reach 58 billion USD in 2021.

The significant growth rates benefited from a network of free trade agreements with Arab countries, USA, the EU and African countries. The main export markets for Moroccan products are Spain, France, Brazil, India, Italy, UK and the US. Imports into Morocco come from Spain, China, France, USA, and Turkiye.

• The main export markets for Moroccan products are: Spain, France, Brazil, India, Italy, UK and the USA.
• The main export products are: fertilizers, electrical machinery and equipment, vehicles,  Apparel and clothing, , inorganic chemicals, edible fruits and vegetables, and fish.
• The main countries where imports come from are: Spain, China, France, USA, Turkiye, Italy, Germany, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.
• The main imports are: Mineral fuels, electrical machinery, vehicles, machinery and mechanical appliances, plastics, cereal, iron and steel, and pharmaceutical products.

Source of data: Trademap (International Trade Centre)

Import Procedures:

By Sea:

• The client negotiates the agreement terms with the supplier and the latter sends a pro forma invoice. Based on this invoice, the client negotiates the terms of the agreement …
• On the basis of this invoice, the customer establishes electronically the import title that he submits to his bank through PortNet for direct debit.
• The shipping agent electronically establishes the travel formalities by specifying the vessel, cargo, handling operator,
• Once the merchandise arrives, the shipping company notifies the owner by a notice of arrival,
• The importer or freight forwarder will exchange with the shipping company that delivers the ADB (Good to Issue) electronically.
• All goods entering Moroccan territory must be the subject of a customs declaration.
• The tracking sheet allows the management of the coordinated inspection of the goods.
• After obtaining the free hand, the freight forwarder can proceed with the removal of the goods.
• After verification and annotation of the BS, the verifier authorizes the goods to leave

Export procedures:

By Sea:

• The exporter enters into a commercial contract with the foreign customer and forwards the commercial invoice proforma.
• The exporter or declarant provides the requested information.
• Inspection of products subject to control by competent authority.
• Finding of customs clearance for goods destined for export.
• The maritime agent takes over all the operations necessary for the shipment of the goods

Customs:

Morocco bound its tariffs on all products, and the simple average of the applied tariffs is 14.2%: 29.5% for agricultural products, and 11.8% for non-agricultural products.

Source: WTO Tariff Profile-Morocco

Morocco Tariff Rates could be found through the following link: