Standard 24 t curtainsider
The usual option. The truck travels accompanied on the ferry, with the driver on board.
Route · Morocco
Freight transport Romania — Morocco
The only route in the portfolio that leaves the European Union. That changes two things: customs appears, at both ends, and a ferry appears. Neither is improvised on the day of loading — one missing document at Algeciras means a truck that misses its sailing and waits for the next one.
- Transit time
- 7–10 days
- Road distance
- 3,800–4,300 km, plus the ferry crossing
- Usual type
- FTL, groupage on scheduled departures
Route
How the cargo travels to Morocco
Through Hungary, Austria or Slovenia, northern Italy and southern France, down to Algeciras. From there, a ferry to Tanger Med — the crossing itself takes under two hours, but boarding and formalities usually add a day. For Casablanca and the south, add another 6–8 hours from Tangier.
Frequent destinations
Casablanca
Tangier
Kenitra
Rabat
Marrakesh
Agadir
Fez
Meknes
Nu este o listă închisă. Spune-mi localitatea exactă de descărcare și îți confirm dacă o pot acoperi și în cât timp.
Trucks
Which type of truck is used
Unaccompanied trailer
The trailer crosses on its own and another tractor unit picks it up on the far side. Cheaper on volume, but a day longer.
Refrigerated
In heavy demand on the return leg, with vegetables and citrus from the Souss-Agadir region.
Groupage on scheduled departures
Consolidated in Spain before the ferry. Suited to under 10 pallets, with a longer transit.
Cargo
What cargo usually travels this route
- Car components for the plants at Tangier and Kenitra
- Textiles and trimmings for the garment industry
- Industrial equipment and spare parts
- Building and finishing materials
- Processed food and preserves
- Vegetables, citrus and produce, mostly on the return leg
Documents
Ce documente trebuie
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1
Export customs declaration
Lodged in the Union before departure. Without it, the truck does not leave the customs territory of the EU.
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2
EUR.1 movement certificate
The proof of preferential origin under the EU — Morocco Association Agreement. Without it the goods enter at the full duty rate, even where they would have qualified for relief.
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3
Commercial invoice and packing list
Required at both customs offices, in detail. A vague description of the goods stops the truck until it is clarified.
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4
CMR consignment note
The transport document. For the crossing, the ferry boarding papers are added to it.
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5
TIR carnet, where it is used
Morocco is a contracting party to the TIR Convention. On some shipments it simplifies transit; I check whether it makes sense for your cargo.
Services
Transport types that suit Morocco
FTL — full truck load
Curtainsider, box or mega trailer for loads from 12 to 24 tonnes. A dedicated truck, no transhipment.
Groupage & LTL
You pay only for the loading metres you occupy. The cargo travels consolidated, on recurring routes.
Refrigerated transport
Controlled temperature from -25°C to +25°C, with temperature recording and a documented cold chain.
FAQ
Questions about the Romania → Morocco route
Why does it take longer than a European route of the same distance?
Because two customs offices and a ferry are added to the kilometres. The crossing itself is short, but boarding, the export formalities out of the Union and import clearance in Morocco together add one to two days. The 7–10 day figure includes them; it does not ignore them.
What is the EUR.1 certificate and why do you insist on it?
It is the proof that the goods have preferential origin within the meaning of the Association Agreement between the Union and Morocco. With it, the importer pays a reduced or zero duty; without it, the full tariff. It is issued by the customs authority in the country of export, before departure, and cannot easily be recovered once the truck has crossed.
Do you find return loads from Morocco?
Yes, mostly refrigerated: vegetables and citrus from the Agadir area towards European markets. If you need both directions, say so from the start — a planned round trip costs noticeably less than two separate runs.
Have a shipment on the Romania → Morocco route?
It takes under a minute to fill in, or you can just call me. I check availability with carriers and come back with a firm quote, with no hidden costs at unloading.