Travel
The road home: your car, customs, cash at the border, Operation Marhaba, and moving back for good.
Bring your car on holidayTemporary admission is free and needs no paperwork in advance, but the 180 days are strict.What you can bring through customsGifts for the family are duty-free up to 25,000 dirhams a year, with a few firm exceptions.Cash at the borderBring as much foreign currency as you like, declare large amounts, and leave your dirhams in Morocco.Operation Marhaba and the summer crossingFrom mid-June to mid-September, reception areas, medical teams and extra ferries line the route home.Moving back for goodOne duty-free move per family, a larger allowance since 2026, and real savings on your car if you qualify.
180-day car counter
A car registered abroad may stay in Morocco 180 days per calendar year, in one stay or several. Enter your stays to see where you stand.
Leave empty if the car is still in Morocco.
No stay entered yet. Example: in on 5 July, out on 28 August counts 55 days.
Estimate only. Customs' own record is the one that counts: check yours on douane.gov.ma/at.
Fine for overstaying
| Days over | If you come forward | If the car is seized |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 days | 1,000 MAD | 2,000 MAD |
| 31 to 60 days | 2,500 MAD | 5,000 MAD |
| 61 days to 6 months | 5,000 MAD | 10,000 MAD |
| More than 6 months | 10,000 MAD | 20,000 MAD |
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