Codeine (Medication) → Morocco

Codeine (Medication) is restricted for travelers entering Morocco; declare above the personal allowance.

Details

Codeine (Medication) requires declaration at customs (and in some cases an import permit) when carried by travelers into Morocco. Administration des Douanes et Impôts Indirects (ADII) applies a personal-allowance threshold per item category; quantities above attract duty + the destination's VAT/GST rate (20%) plus, for select categories, an additional excise tax. AfCFTA tariff-elimination phasing in. ECOWAS / EAC / COMESA / CEMAC sub-regional rules add a layer. Travelers should consult Administration des Douanes et Impôts Indirects (ADII) for the current quantity threshold + documentation requirement before departure.

Leaving with this item

Codeine is a controlled opioid analgesic subject to personal-export limits when leaving Morocco.

Practical advice

Carry Codeine (Medication) in carry-on where applicable (medication / lithium battery / valuables). On arrival, walk the Red Channel and declare on the customs form. Administration des Douanes et Impôts Indirects (ADII) computes duty + VAT at the published rate. Have the purchase receipt + (for medication) the original prescription available.

Customs authority

Administration des Douanes et Impôts Indirects (ADII) · https://www.douane.gov.ma/