International moving and car shipping from Dammam to Morocco is a service in which one party handles every stage of your move from the Eastern Province to Morocco: from the first survey visit to your home in Dammam or Al Khobar to the last box unpacked in your home in Casablanca, Rabat, Fes or Marrakesh. Between those two points lie thousands of miles at sea, clearance in two countries, and a customs benefits file for Moroccans abroad that changes from year to year.
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Al Basma Express offers international moving from Dammam, Al Khobar, Dhahran, Jubail and Qatif to every Moroccan city: a survey and condition report, packing for the sea, a container sealed at your door, sea freight to Casablanca or Tanger Med, then clearance, inland transport, delivery and unpacking. The car travels in a container alone or with the furniture.
International moving from Dammam to Morocco in brief
Al Basma Express offers international moving of furniture, cars and goods from Dammam to every city in Morocco — including Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Fes and Marrakesh — by sea via Casablanca port or Tanger Med.
Services
- ✔Full international moving: survey, packing, shipping, clearance, delivery and unpacking.
- ✔Containers: 20ft or 40ft, or a part load.
- ✔Car shipping: in a container alone or with the furniture.
- ✔Goods and equipment: in commercial containers.
Cost and duration
- ✔Car shipping: from SAR 1,860.
- ✔A 40ft container of furniture: from SAR 18,600.
- ✔A 20ft container and part loads: contact us for the cost based on volume and sailing.
- ✔Transit time: usually 4 to 7 weeks door to door.
Required documents
- ✔Copy of passport and iqama.
- ✔A detailed, numbered inventory list.
- ✔Electronic broker authorisation via the Fasah platform.
- ✔Moroccans-abroad benefit documents on final return.
Dammam to Morocco in numbers
What does full international moving to Morocco mean?
When moving to a distant country, what wears people out most is not lifting and packing, but the number of parties: a packing company, a truck to the port, a shipping line, a broker in Saudi Arabia, a broker in Morocco, and inland transport there. With our service, one coordinator follows your whole journey:
| Stage | What we handle |
|---|---|
| Before shipping | Survey, condition report for valuables, container plan and benefits file review |
| In Dammam | Packing small items, dismantling and packing furniture for the sea, loading and sealing the container |
| Export | Clearance via Fasah, and transport of the container to the port |
| At sea | Booking with the shipping line, container tracking and updates on dates |
| In Morocco | Coordinating clearance and inland transport to your city |
| Delivery | Carrying in and reassembly, unpacking boxes on request and debris removal |
Benefits for Moroccans abroad on final return
Most people moving from the Eastern Province to Morocco are returning Moroccans. Moroccan Customs grants residents abroad benefits that are renewed each year, notably:
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Personal effects and household furniture | The exemption ceiling on final return was raised from 30,000 to 40,000 dirhams, covering personal effects and used furniture |
| The car on final return | A three-year age reduction on the car when paying duties and taxes, for one car per person once in a lifetime, excluding diplomats and students |
| Car benefit file | Payslips covering at least two years for employees, or proof of tax declarations for two years for traders and professionals |
| 90% reduction for retirees | On duties when clearing a passenger car, for those aged 60 or over who lived abroad at least 10 years and have not settled permanently in Morocco; the application is made in person |
| Temporary admission of cars | Up to 180 days a year |
Car shipping from Dammam to Morocco
| Method | Price from | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Car in a container alone | SAR 1,860 | The car alone, fully protected |
| Car with furniture in a 40ft container | Within the container cost | A full move, with separate lashing |
- ✔Saudi side: export plates from the Traffic Department, Absher authorisation, clearance of fines and liens, and the istimara.
- ✔In Morocco: car clearance and payment of duties with any applicable benefit, then registration.
- ✔Before shipping: estimate the duties after the age reduction or discount and compare them with the car’s value.
The right container for your home
| Option | Approx. capacity | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Part load | By cubic metre | Personal belongings or a room |
| 20ft container | About 28 – 33 m³ | A one- to two-bedroom apartment |
| 40ft container | About 58 – 67 m³ | A full home or furniture with a car |
We load the heaviest items at the back, fill the gaps, strap every row, add moisture-absorbing sachets, then seal the container in front of you and record the seal number.
Your electrical appliances in Morocco: voltage, frequency and plugs
Before shipping your appliances, note a small difference that can surprise you: electricity in Saudi Arabia runs at 60 Hz, in Morocco at 50 Hz, and the plugs are different. Most modern appliances work on both frequencies, but some are affected:
| Appliance | What usually happens | What we advise |
|---|---|---|
| TVs, computers and chargers | Usually work on both frequencies | Check the label on the back; a simple plug adapter is enough |
| Fridges, washing machines and ACs | Motor performance may be affected by the frequency difference | Check the appliance specifications before shipping |
| Clocks and timer-based devices | Their timing may drift | Consider selling them and buying replacements there |
| Large old appliances | May not be worth the shipping cost | Compare their value with the cost of shipping |
Office and company moves to Morocco
We move company offices and branches from the Eastern Province to Morocco with labelling by department, sealed archives with contents lists and data backups before dismantling equipment, keeping new equipment separate with its invoices from used furniture in the documents.
Casablanca or Tanger Med?
| Port | Suits |
|---|---|
| Casablanca | The centre and south: Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakesh and Agadir |
| Tanger Med | The north and east: Tangier, Tetouan, Fes and Oujda |
From the Eastern Province, the container sails from King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam or is trucked to Jeddah and sails from there, depending on the nearest sailing. We choose the arrival port nearest your city to reduce inland transport.
Shipping goods and equipment to Morocco
We ship commercial goods and workshop and factory equipment from the Eastern Province to Morocco in full or shared containers, with the commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin. Goods of Arab origin may benefit from exemptions under the Greater Arab Free Trade Area agreement, and clearance is in the name of a Moroccan importer.
Documents required to move from Dammam to Morocco
| Shipment | Saudi side | In Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture and effects | Passport and iqama, numbered inventory list, Fasah authorisation and final exit visa | National ID card and final return documents |
| Car | Export plates, Absher authorisation, clearance and istimara | Benefit file: payslips or tax declarations |
| Goods | Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration and certificate of origin | Clearance in the importer’s name |
More details in our guide to shipping from Saudi Arabia to Morocco.
International moving prices from Dammam to Morocco
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Car shipping | From SAR 1,860 |
| 40ft container of furniture | From SAR 18,600 |
| 20ft container | Contact us for the cost |
| Part load by cubic metre | Contact us for the cost |
| Packing small items and unpacking | Added according to home size |
How long does moving from Dammam to Morocco take?
| Stage | Approximate duration |
|---|---|
| Survey, packing and loading | Days |
| Clearance in Saudi Arabia and transport to the port | A few days |
| Sea voyage with transshipment | 3 to 5 weeks |
| Clearance in Morocco and inland transport | Days, depending on a complete file |
| Usual total | 4 to 7 weeks |
Delivery and unpacking in Moroccan cities
| Housing type | What we plan for |
|---|---|
| Apartments in Casablanca and Rabat | Lifts and parking at the building |
| Riads in old medinas | Narrow alleys trucks cannot enter; hand carts and carrying over distance |
| Suburban villas | Bigger crews and parking outside the villa |
| Inland cities | Longer road transport and advance planning |
How can you reduce the cost of moving to Morocco?
- 1Use the exemption ceiling: a realistic list of values helps apply it.
- 2Fill the container well instead of a large part load.
- 3Estimate the car’s duties before shipping: after the age reduction or discount.
- 4Choose the port nearest your city.
A Moroccan leaving the Eastern Province for good?
- 1Prepare the benefits file: payslips or tax declarations, and a consular registration certificate if needed.
- 2Load the container a few days before you fly.
- 3Fasah authorisation to complete formalities after you leave.
- 4The car early: export plates and clearance.
Storage before shipping
If you must vacate your home before the sailing date, we keep your belongings in an air-conditioned warehouse and load the container on time. Details on our temporary storage page.
Questions to ask before booking
- 1Will one coordinator follow my move from Dammam to Morocco?
- 2Does the service include packing and unpacking?
- 3Which port will the container arrive at, and what inland transport is included?
- 4Do you review the Moroccans-abroad benefits file before shipping?
What cannot be shipped to Morocco?
See our prohibited items page.
International moving steps from Dammam to Morocco
- 1Consultation: your city in Morocco and move date.
- 2Survey and condition report.
- 3Price, container plan and port.
- 4Files: Fasah, the list, Moroccans-abroad benefits and the car.
- 5Packing, loading and sealing: at your door.
- 6The sea voyage: with container tracking.
- 7Clearance, inland transport, delivery and unpacking.
Examples of moves to Morocco
Why Al Basma Express for moving to Morocco?
For shipping from Riyadh see shipping from Riyadh to Morocco, from Jeddah shipping from Jeddah to Morocco, and if your destination is Algeria, sea freight from Dammam to Algeria.
FAQ: international moving from Dammam to Morocco
How much does it cost to ship a car from Dammam to Morocco?
How much is a container from Dammam to Morocco?
How long does moving from Dammam to Morocco take?
What is the furniture exemption ceiling for Moroccans abroad on final return?
What is the car benefit on final return?
Who qualifies for the 90% car reduction?
Which port does the container arrive at?
Does the service include unpacking and arranging?
Do you deliver inside old medinas?
What documents are needed to move to Morocco?
Can the car be shipped with the furniture?
Will my electrical appliances work in Morocco?
How do I find out the cost of my move?
From the Eastern Province to Morocco, with one coordinator and a complete file
Moving to Morocco is a long journey with many details, but it becomes simple when one coordinator handles it: a survey and condition report, a container sealed at your door, a Moroccans-abroad benefits file reviewed before shipping, a port near your city, and delivery and unpacking even inside the old medina.
Contact Al Basma Express on +966553923364.
