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The Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII) has announced a series of new facilitation measures for Moroccans living abroad (MREs) ahead of Operation Marhaba, which will run from June 15 to September 15, 2026. In Circular No. 6659/311, recently issued by the administration, ADII confirmed the continuation of its «organizational, procedural, logistical and communication measures» aimed at ensuring MREs are welcomed «under the best conditions of efficiency, smoothness and speed». This year's edition introduces three new measures.
The first is an increase in the duty-free allowance granted to MREs returning permanently to Morocco. The ceiling has been raised from 30,000 to 40,000 dirhams, «taking into account the impact of inflation». The measure is intended to facilitate resettlement by exempting personal belongings and non-commercial items from customs duties and other import taxes.
In cases of permanent return, these exemptions are granted «for a single move per family». Beneficiaries must provide the original certificate of change of residence, issued either by the relevant municipal authority in the country of departure or by the competent Moroccan consulate, indicating the applicant's status (employee, trader, student, etc.), along with a detailed, dated and signed inventory of all belongings included in the move.
The ADII specifies that the change of residence and the importation of household goods must normally take place simultaneously, with all personal effects imported in a single shipment. However, shipments may be split into two operations, provided all items are listed on the inventory submitted during the first import and both operations are completed through the same customs office within six months of the issuance of the change-of-residence certificate.
Support for project holders
The second measure authorizes the temporary admission of vehicles based on provisional registration certificates (CPI), using a power of attorney issued by the certificate holder.
The third new provision is designed to encourage investment by Moroccans living abroad. Under the initiative, MRE project holders can now benefit from dedicated customs support and guidance services. According to the ADII, the measure was introduced «to support the national drive to promote investment by MREs in Morocco». A dedicated unit has been set up to provide advice and assistance through services accessible via [email protected].
The administration also recalled existing measures, including a full exemption from duties and taxes on personal effects and non-commercial items imported by MREs engaged in gainful employment, up to a value of 25,000 dirhams. However, the ADII notes that «this value may not be allocated to a single item or category of items», and that certain goods remain excluded from the exemption.
In addition, MREs may import goods intended for donation to the State, local authorities, public institutions, public-interest associations or charitable organizations. They may also donate sports equipment to Moroccan sports federations, the National Federation of School Sports or the National Federation of University Sports. To qualify for tax exemption, the beneficiary organization must complete the required administrative procedures.
