Can I import a right-hand-drive Japanese car to Morocco?

No. Morocco is a right-hand-traffic country and right-hand-drive vehicles cannot be registered. Since most Japanese domestic used cars are RHD, standard used Japanese imports are effectively not viable for road use in Morocco. We advise on eligibility before any search begins.

What is the age limit to import a used car to Morocco?

The standard personal import route allows vehicles under 5 years old from manufacture. Moroccans Resident Abroad (MREs) may import vehicles up to 10 years old with duty reductions; diplomats are exempt from the age limit. Our team confirms which category applies to your situation.

How much is import duty in Morocco?

Morocco charges 17.5% customs duty, a 0.25% parafiscal import tax and 20% TVA on the landed cost — combined, roughly half the car's assessed CIF value. MREs benefit from reduced duty under their import concession. Our team confirms the exact, current figure for your car.

Cost to import a car from Japan to Morocco

Rates & rules last reviewed 1 July 2026

Morocco is a left-hand-drive country with a clear rule that every buyer planning to import from Japan must understand upfront: right-hand-drive vehicles cannot be registered. Since the great majority of Japan's domestic used-car stock is RHD, this effectively closes the door on most standard used Japanese imports for road use. Morocco also limits used passenger car imports to vehicles under five years old from manufacture for the standard personal import route, though Moroccans Resident Abroad (MREs) may import vehicles up to ten years old under their own concession, with duty reductions. Where Japanese imports are viable — typically near-new LHD export models — the tax framework is 17.5% customs duty, a 0.25% parafiscal import tax and 20% VAT (TVA), with vehicles clearing through the Port of Casablanca or Tanger Med. Our team's first step with every Moroccan buyer is to confirm eligibility honestly before any auction search begins.

Main ports: Casablanca / Tanger Med
Import age rule: Permanent import generally limited to vehicles under 5 years old from manufacture. Retired Moroccans Resident Abroad (MREs) may import up to 10 years old with reductions; diplomats are exempt from the age limit. Port: Casablanca.
Steering: LHD
Duties & taxes: Morocco charges about 17.5% customs duty, 20% VAT, and a 0.25% parafiscal import tax, which together come to roughly half the customs-assessed value of a typical passenger car. The decisive issue, though, is that Morocco is a left-hand-drive country and does not allow right-hand-drive vehicles to be registered, so standard right-hand-drive Japanese used cars cannot be imported for road use.

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Estimate only — duties, freight and last-mile delivery vary and policies change. Our team confirms exact, current figures on WhatsApp before any bid.

How to import a car from Japan to Morocco

Confirm eligibility and LHD requirement with our team
Morocco bans RHD vehicles and limits standard imports to cars under 5 years old. We verify your eligibility category — standard resident, MRE or diplomat — before any sourcing begins.
Identify an eligible near-new LHD Japanese car
If eligible, we source LHD export-spec Japanese vehicles within Morocco's age window from auction. We read the auction sheet and confirm condition before you approve.
Vehicle conformity and pre-shipment documents
We prepare the export paperwork and any visite technique or homologation documents needed to register the car in Morocco after arrival.
Ocean shipping to Casablanca or Tanger Med
The car sails to Casablanca port or Tanger Med, depending on vessel schedule and your destination city. We share tracking and estimated arrival dates.
Duty and clearing via ADII customs
Our local partner handles clearing through the Moroccan ADII customs authority — paying 17.5% duty, 0.25% parafiscal tax and 20% VAT, and coordinating the technical inspection for registration.
Inland delivery to your city
From Casablanca we arrange delivery to Rabat, Marrakesh, Fes, Tangier, Agadir or wherever you are — the cost is quoted before you approve shipment.

Import duties & taxes in Morocco explained

Morocco charges 17.5% customs duty on the assessed CIF value, a 0.25% parafiscal import tax, and 20% VAT (TVA) on the landed cost — combined, roughly half the assessed value of a typical passenger car. The more important issue for most buyers is eligibility: RHD vehicles cannot be registered, and the standard personal import route is limited to vehicles under 5 years old, while MREs have a 10-year window with duty reductions. Our team confirms the exact, current figure for your car and your eligibility before any commitment.

Popular Japanese cars for Morocco

Honda Fit
A near-new LHD Fit with a compact petrol or hybrid engine sits within Morocco's age limit and benefits from a relatively small duty-base engine — our team confirms LHD near-new availability for your timeline.
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Toyota Corolla Axio
A practical family sedan with a 1,500cc engine — if sourced as a near-new LHD export model it clears the age and steering requirements, and parts are available across North Africa.
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Mazda Demio
A well-appointed compact hatchback that, when available as a near-new LHD export unit, offers good value relative to the Moroccan new-car market.
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Suzuki Swift
A lightweight petrol hatchback with a small engine that keeps the duty bill lower — near-new LHD availability from Japan must be confirmed for Morocco.
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Toyota Probox
An LHD commercial wagon that can serve business and commercial buyers if it meets the vehicle-category rules — our team confirms classification and eligibility at the outset.
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Shipping cost to major cities in Morocco

Casablanca — You are at the port, so inland delivery for a sedan runs only about $100.
Rabat — Delivery from Casablanca to Rabat adds roughly $150 for a sedan.
Marrakesh — Delivery from Casablanca to Marrakesh adds roughly $210 for a sedan.
Fes — Delivery from Casablanca to Fes adds roughly $230 for a sedan.
Tangier — Delivery from Casablanca to Tangier adds roughly $250 for a sedan.
Agadir — Delivery from Casablanca to Agadir adds roughly $310 for a sedan.

Frequently asked questions

Can I import a right-hand-drive Japanese car to Morocco?: No. Morocco is a right-hand-traffic country and right-hand-drive vehicles cannot be registered. Since most Japanese domestic used cars are RHD, standard used Japanese imports are effectively not viable for road use in Morocco. We advise on eligibility before any search begins.
What is the age limit to import a used car to Morocco?: The standard personal import route allows vehicles under 5 years old from manufacture. Moroccans Resident Abroad (MREs) may import vehicles up to 10 years old with duty reductions; diplomats are exempt from the age limit. Our team confirms which category applies to your situation.
How much is import duty in Morocco?: Morocco charges 17.5% customs duty, a 0.25% parafiscal import tax and 20% TVA on the landed cost — combined, roughly half the car's assessed CIF value. MREs benefit from reduced duty under their import concession. Our team confirms the exact, current figure for your car.