Al Basma Express ships from Saudi Arabia to Morocco by sea from Jeddah Islamic Port to the ports of Tanger Med and Casablanca, and by air to Mohammed V Airport, from the sender’s door to the consignee’s door. Sea shipments arrive in 14–24 days and air shipments in 3–5 days. Prices start from SAR 9.3 per kg for consolidated freight, SAR 28 per kg by air, SAR 650 for a carton shipment and SAR 6,950 per container.
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Sea route: Jeddah Islamic Port → Suez Canal → Mediterranean → Tanger Med or Casablanca · Sea transit: 14–24 days · Air transit: 3–5 days · Contact: +966553923364
Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Morocco at a glance
- Main mode: sea freight from Jeddah Islamic Port through the Suez Canal to Tanger Med or Casablanca.
- Sea transit time: 14–20 days to Tanger Med and 18–24 days to Casablanca.
- Air transit time: 3–5 days to Casablanca.
- Luggage and effects: from SAR 9.3 per kg for consolidated freight.
- Cartons: a consolidated carton shipment from SAR 650, and air freight from SAR 28 per kg.
- Containers: a container from SAR 6,950, taking the home and the car.
- Delivery: in Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Marrakech, Fez, Agadir and Meknes.
Morocco is the farthest Arab destination from the Kingdom: the ship crosses the whole Mediterranean and then heads out into the Atlantic. That distance makes the mode a financial decision before it is a matter of time, with the gap between container and plane counted in thousands. Shippers include returning members of the Moroccan community, people sending belongings and gifts, and traders in dates and perfumes.
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Route details and transit time from Saudi Arabia to Morocco
After the Suez Canal the ship sails west the length of the Mediterranean to the Strait of Gibraltar and Tanger Med Port. Shipments for Casablanca continue along the Atlantic coast for a few more days, or are hauled from Tangier by motorway.
| Mode | Transit time | Best for | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea container | 14–24 days | A full home, a car or goods | SAR 6,950 |
| Consolidated sea freight | 20–30 days | Luggage, cartons and a small household | SAR 9.3 per kg |
| Air freight | 3–5 days | Parcels and documents | SAR 28 per kg |
| Pickup city | To the loading port | Added to transit |
|---|---|---|
| Jeddah and Makkah | The port is in Jeddah | No extra time |
| Madinah | about 420 km to Jeddah port | One day |
| Riyadh and Qassim | about 950 km to Jeddah port | 1–2 days |
| Dammam and Khobar | about 1,350 km to Jeddah port | 2–3 days |
Tanger Med or Casablanca?
Tanger Med is the first Moroccan port the ship reaches and suits Tangier, Tetouan, Fez and Meknes. Casablanca suits itself, Rabat, Marrakech and Agadir. The motorway links the two ports, so the choice follows the sailing date and your address.
Shipping from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to Morocco
Shipping from Jeddah to Morocco
From Jeddah the container enters the port the day it is loaded. Details are in the guide to the furniture shipping and moving company from Jeddah to Morocco.
Shipping from Riyadh to Morocco
A Riyadh shipment is hauled to Jeddah port in one to two days. Details are in the guide to the furniture shipping and moving company from Riyadh to Morocco.
Shipping from Qassim, Madinah and other cities
Details are in the guides to sea freight and car shipping from Qassim to Morocco and home moving and car shipping from Madinah to Morocco.
Shipping prices from Saudi Arabia to Morocco
Al Basma Express prices for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Morocco start from SAR 9.3 per kg for consolidated freight and SAR 6,950 per container.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from | Transit time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luggage and personal effects | per kg, consolidated | SAR 9.3 | 20–30 days |
| Cartons and parcels | consolidated shipment | SAR 650 | 20–30 days |
| Air freight | per kg | SAR 28 | 3–5 days |
| Container | port to port | SAR 6,950 | 14–24 days |
| Car | in a container | Within the container price | 14–24 days |
What these figures cover
Prices are in Saudi riyals and are starting prices for freight from Jeddah port. Road haulage to the port, Moroccan customs duty and inland transport in Morocco are calculated separately.
For an exact price
Send the pickup city, a list or photos of what you are shipping, and the delivery city in Morocco to +966553923364. Furniture gets a free survey.
Furniture shipping from Saudi Arabia to Morocco
Furniture shipping from Saudi Arabia to Morocco with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 6,950 for a full container, with a small household shipped consolidated from SAR 9.3 per kg. The voyage crosses two seas and an ocean, so packing is built for four weeks of humidity and motion.
- Brassware and lanterns: wrapped in paper then bubble wrap, and packed in small cartons so they are not too heavy to lift.
- Carpets: rolled and sealed in tight film.
- Carved wood: blankets, with corrugated card on the corners.
- Atlantic humidity: moisture-absorbing sachets in the container.
- Packing list: in Arabic and French, numbered and with values.
Car shipping from Saudi Arabia to Morocco
A car from Saudi Arabia to Morocco travels inside a container, and a container starts from SAR 6,950 with Al Basma Express. The car ships covered and secured, alone or with the household furniture.
- Inside the container: the car is covered, its wheels tied to the floor rings, with timber chocks front and back.
- Its papers: registration, the owner’s passport and ID, and export plates.
- Before loading: little fuel, and nothing in the cabin or boot.
- Photos: taken at loading in Saudi Arabia and at opening in Morocco.
Before shipping a car to Morocco
Car clearance in Morocco is assessed on value and the car’s age, and a Moroccan resident abroad returning for good has reductions under Customs Administration conditions. Cost the clearance before shipping and make sure you meet the conditions. The preparation checklist is in the car shipping guide.
Container Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Morocco
Container shipping from Saudi Arabia to Morocco starts from SAR 6,950 per container with Al Basma Express, taking 14–24 days depending on the port. The container is loaded and sealed at your home or warehouse and followed by its number until it lands at Tanger Med or Casablanca.
- Full container (FCL): 20 ft for an average home, 40 ft for a large home or a home and a car.
- Consolidated (LCL): per kg or per cubic metre for what does not fill a container.
- Full truckload (FTL) or part load (LTL): for road haulage from your city to Jeddah port.
- Yard cranes: lift and stack the container, so its contents are braced against tilting.
- Commercial goods: invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.
Shipping parcels, luggage and personal effects to Morocco
Luggage and personal effects from Saudi Arabia to Morocco start from SAR 9.3 per kg for consolidated freight with Al Basma Express, and a carton shipment from SAR 650. Anyone in a hurry sends by air from SAR 28 per kg.
The shipment is collected from your door and weighed in front of you, and you follow it by number on the shipment tracking page.
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Morocco
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Morocco with Al Basma Express starts from SAR 28 per kg and arrives at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca in 3–5 days. The flight takes about six and a half hours.
- Who it is for: anyone sending documents, gifts or clothes that cannot wait a month at sea.
- Airports: Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam to Casablanca.
- How it is charged: on the higher of actual and volumetric weight (length × width × height in centimetres ÷ 6,000).
- Above 50 kg: the gap between air and sea runs into thousands.
Try your parcel’s dimensions in the volumetric weight calculator.
Documents required for shipping to Morocco
| Shipment type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Parcels and personal effects | ID, Iqama or passport + packing list with values + the consignee’s name, address and Moroccan number |
| A permanent returnee’s belongings | Passport + proof and duration of residence in Saudi Arabia + final exit + a detailed packing list |
| Car | Registration + owner’s ID + passport + export plates |
| Commercial goods | Invoice + packing list + certificate of origin + bill of lading + export declaration |
| All types | Electronic authorisation for the customs broker through the Fasah platform |
Al Basma Express reviews the documents before loading, and the shipping documents checker shows what is missing.
Customs and duties when shipping to Morocco
- Morocco is outside the GCC customs union: duties vary by item and are assessed at the Moroccan port or airport.
- A Moroccan returning for good: benefits from exemptions on used belongings under Customs Administration conditions.
- Personal effects: assessed on arrival by type and quantity.
- Arab origin: exempt from customs duty with a certified certificate of origin.
Rules and rates change. Get a first estimate from the customs duty calculator; the broker confirms the figure before shipping.
Prohibited and restricted items when shipping to Morocco
| Category | Examples | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited | Narcotics, weapons and ammunition, counterfeit goods | Not shipped |
| Hazardous | Gas cylinders, flammable materials, loose batteries | Not shipped with furniture and parcels |
| Restricted | Medicines, telecom devices, drones | Approval from the competent authority at destination |
| Conditional | Food and dates in commercial quantities, plants | Health or agricultural certificates |
| Not accepted in a shipment | Cash, gold and original documents | Carry them yourself |
Steps for shipping from Saudi Arabia to Morocco
- Contact: +966553923364, with the shipment type, the pickup city and the delivery city.
- Choosing the mode: a full container, consolidated freight or air, depending on volume and time.
- The price: itemised: haulage to the port, freight, clearance and delivery.
- Documents: ID or passport, a packing list with values, and the Fasah authorisation.
- Pickup and packing: dismantling, sea packing, numbering and loading.
- Sailing or take-off: you receive the container number or bill of lading to follow.
- Arrival: clearance in Morocco, then delivery to the address and checking the list.
Book your pickup date
Delivery across Morocco
| City | Location | Delivery after arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Tangier | Next to Tanger Med Port | Same day after clearance |
| Casablanca | An arrival port and airport | Same day after clearance |
| Rabat | about 90 km from Casablanca | One day |
| Marrakech | about 240 km south of Casablanca | 1–2 days |
| Fez and Meknes | about 300 km from Tangier | 1–2 days |
| Agadir | about 460 km south of Casablanca | 2 days |
The consignee’s address
Send the consignee’s address by city, district, street and house number, with an active Moroccan number. Trucks cannot enter the lanes of the old medinas, so furniture is moved by hand cart from the nearest gate.
How to calculate the cost of shipping from Saudi Arabia to Morocco
| Example | Calculation | Cost as a starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 80 kg of luggage | 80 × SAR 9.3 | SAR 744 |
| 12 kg air parcel | 12 × SAR 28 | SAR 336 |
| A consolidated carton shipment | starting price | SAR 650 |
| 400 kg of effects by sea | 400 × SAR 9.3 | SAR 3,720 |
| A container for a home and a car | port to port | SAR 6,950 |
For a quick estimate try the moving cost calculator and the shipping time calculator.
The cheapest way to ship to Morocco
The cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Morocco is consolidated sea freight, from SAR 9.3 per kg with Al Basma Express. For a whole home, a container is cheaper, from SAR 6,950.
- Sea for what can wait a month: a third of the air rate.
- Tanger Med for the north; Casablanca for the centre and south.
- One container for home and car.
- Have the permanent-return documents ready.
- Avoid summer: it is when the community returns.
Common mistakes to avoid when shipping to Morocco
| Mistake | Result | The right way |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing air for heavy belongings | Three times the cost | Consolidated sea freight |
| Shipping a car without costing its clearance | A bill above its value | Cost the clearance first |
| A list in Arabic only | Delay in clearance | A list in Arabic and French |
| Brassware in one large carton | A carton whose base gives way | Small cartons |
| An old-medina address with no coordination | A truck that cannot enter the lane | Hand carts from the nearest gate |
A timeline for preparing your shipment to Morocco
| Before loading | What to do |
|---|---|
| 3 weeks | Decide what to ship, request the survey and price, and choose between a container and consolidated freight |
| 2 weeks | Fix the loading date and the sailing, and prepare the packing list with values |
| 1 week | Issue the Fasah authorisation and prepare copies of your passport, Iqama and the consignee’s address |
| 2 days | Empty the fridge and washing machine, and set aside what you will carry when you travel |
| Loading day | Check the numbering with the crew, sign the report and receive the container or shipment number |
Insurance and shipment tracking
- Tracking reference: the container number or sea bill of lading, or the air waybill number, followed on the tracking page.
- Update points: loading, Jeddah Islamic Port, sailing, arrival at the port in Morocco, clearance and delivery.
- Marine insurance: optional, a percentage of the declared value, and recommended for every sea shipment.
- Handover report: photos and a signed list before the container is closed, which is the reference when it is opened.
Related guides on shipping to Morocco
- Furniture shipping and moving company from Jeddah to Morocco
- Furniture shipping and moving company from Riyadh to Morocco
- Sea freight and car shipping from Qassim to Morocco
- Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Algeria
- Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Tunisia
- Shipping from Saudi Arabia to Türkiye
- Ports and border crossings
- Car shipping guide
Frequently asked questions about shipping from Saudi Arabia to Morocco
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Morocco cost?
Luggage and effects from SAR 9.3 per kg by sea, and air parcels from SAR 28 per kg with Al Basma Express. A consolidated carton shipment starts from SAR 650 and a container from SAR 6,950.
How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Morocco take?
14 to 20 days by sea to Tanger Med and 18 to 24 days to Casablanca. Air freight arrives in 3 to 5 days.
What is the cheapest way to ship to Morocco?
The sea: SAR 9.3 per kg to start for consolidated freight, a third of the air rate. A whole home is cheaper in a container, from SAR 6,950.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Morocco?
SAR 28 per kg to start to Mohammed V Airport, on the higher of actual and volumetric weight.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Saudi Arabia to Morocco?
It ships inside a container, and a container starts from SAR 6,950. Clearance in Morocco is calculated separately by value and age.
Which is the best furniture moving company from Saudi Arabia to Morocco?
One that packs for a four-week voyage, picks the port nearest your address and delivers inside Morocco. Al Basma Express does this from SAR 6,950 per container, with a free survey.
How do I send a shipment to Morocco, and what documents are required?
Start with a call to +966553923364 to settle the mode, port and price. Have ready an ID or passport, a packing list with values, a Fasah authorisation, and the consignee’s address and Moroccan number.
Is door-to-door shipping to Morocco available?
Yes. The crew collects from your address in the Kingdom, and the shipment is delivered to the consignee’s address in Morocco after clearance at Tanger Med or Casablanca.
Do you ship to Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech and Tangier?
Yes, and to Fez, Meknes and Agadir too. Casablanca and Tangier are arrival ports, and the other cities follow one to two days after clearance.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes. Insurance is optional and calculated as a percentage of the declared value. It is recommended on a voyage this long.
Which port do containers to Morocco sail from?
From Jeddah Islamic Port through the Suez Canal to Tanger Med Port or Casablanca.
Is a Moroccan returning for good exempt from customs on belongings?
They benefit from exemptions on used belongings under Moroccan Customs Administration conditions, with the documents prepared before shipping.
Is there land freight from Saudi Arabia to Morocco?
No. A whole continent and several borders lie between the two countries, so shipping is by sea for furniture, cars and goods, and by air for parcels.
Is shipping with DHL or Aramex cheaper than sea freight to Morocco?
An express courier suits documents and small urgent parcels. Beyond that, for luggage, cartons and furniture, consolidated sea freight is far cheaper, from SAR 9.3 per kg.
