Morocco eases customs rules for masks and sanitizers

Morocco's Directorate General of Customs and Indirect Taxes has announced new measures that eliminate the mandatory requirement for import and export licenses for a range of medical and protective equipment. This significant adjustment specifically targets surgical masks, FFP2 masks, and various sanitizing products, aiming to simplify customs procedures and facilitate investment.

The decision, detailed in circular number 6766/311 dated August 7, seeks to update the list of goods subject to quantitative restrictions and streamline customs processes for investment and special regimes. These changes are in line with a decree issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade and published in the Official Gazette.

According to the circular signed by Mohamed Zahraoui, Director General of Customs and Indirect Taxes, the requirement to obtain an import license has been officially canceled for all types of protective masks. This aims to ease the flow of these essential supplies into the national market. For exports, quantitative restrictions have also been lifted for several key products, including sanitizing agents and surgical and FFP2 protective masks, meaning their export no longer requires prior licensing.

These new procedures have been in effect since July 27, 2026. Consequently, Annexes I and II of the reference circular 4339/213 (dated July 21, 1994, as amended) governing quantitative import and export restrictions have been modified to reflect these changes.