Looking for a shipping company from Ras Al Khaimah to Morocco that understands a surfboard is not just another carton? Al Basmah International Shipping collects surfboards, paddleboards, wetsuits and fishing gear from your home in Ras Al Khaimah along with your household goods, packs them in padded covers and purpose-made crates, ships them by sea to Casablanca, Tanger Med or Agadir, and delivers to your seaside flat in Agadir or anywhere else in Morocco. Your 4×4 can travel by sea too once its eligibility for import has been checked, and urgent parcels go by air. Sea transit is roughly 3 to 5 weeks port to port; air takes about 2 to 5 days.
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Sea gear, safely
- Morocco is reached by sea or air only; there is no road route from the UAE.
- Surfboards and paddleboards get padded bags and rail protection; anything that needs a wooden crate is built from treated timber carrying the ISPM 15 stamp.
- A 4×4 ships after an eligibility check for Morocco, either by RoRo (driven aboard, uncovered) or inside a container.
- Agadir deliveries usually come through Agadir port or by truck from Casablanca.
- Pricing depends on volume and cargo type: send the details on WhatsApp and you will get the price.
Sea for homes and cars
A full 20 ft or 40 ft container loaded at your door, or space in a shared container priced per cubic metre.
Air for urgent items
To Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca, Marrakech, Agadir and other airports within a few days.
Pickup across RAK
From Al Nakheel, Al Hamra, Mina Al Arab, Al Marjan Island, Al Dhait and more, plus free-zone warehouses.
Delivery in Morocco
Agadir, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Marrakech, Fes and every other city, with WhatsApp updates at each stage.
What we ship from Ras Al Khaimah to Morocco
We ship everything someone needs when they leave the Gulf for Morocco’s Atlantic coast: water-sports gear, household goods, the car, and even small commercial consignments. Many of the people who contact us from Ras Al Khaimah live near the water in Al Hamra or Mina Al Arab and want their boards to reach Agadir intact, where the swell is far bigger than anything the Gulf offers.
- Surfboards of every kind: shortboards, longboards and foam boards, with fins and leashes.
- Stand-up paddleboards (SUP), hard and inflatable, with paddles and pumps.
- Small non-motorised craft such as kayaks, and kitesurf gear (kite, bar and board).
- Wetsuits and swim gear, fins, masks, gear bags and empty dive cylinders under the rules below.
- Fishing gear: rods, reels, tackle boxes, hooks, fishing chairs and cool boxes.
- Outdoor kit: bicycles, camping tents, roof racks and beach tables.
- Household goods: bedrooms, sofas, appliances, kitchenware, clothes and books.
- 4×4 vehicles, once we have confirmed they meet Morocco’s import conditions.
- Commercial goods with a commercial invoice and packing list.
How we pack surfboards and marine gear
Boards are usually damaged in three places: the nose, the tail and the rails. So packing starts by protecting those, then the board goes into a padded bag or foam sleeve, and inside the container it is secured standing on its rail, away from heavy furniture. The classic mistake is laying a board flat under cartons, where it carries a load for weeks at sea.
Surfboards
- We remove the fins and bag them separately inside the same board bag so they do not go missing.
- We scrape off excess wax, because container heat melts it onto the wrapping.
- Foam protection goes on the nose, tail and rails, then the padded bag, then a layer of heavy-duty cardboard.
- Several boards are separated with foam sheets so they never rub against each other.
Paddleboards and kayaks
An inflatable SUP is the easy one: fully deflated, dried and back in its original bag. A hard board or kayak needs bubble wrap and reinforced cardboard because of its length, and we usually give it a support inside the container so it cannot flex. Split paddles are taken apart and wrapped together.
Wetsuits and kite gear
A wetsuit folded while still damp arrives in Morocco mouldy, with a smell that never leaves. Rinse it in fresh water, dry it in the shade for two days, then hang it or roll it loosely without sharp folds. Kites should be dried and packed into their bags, and bars and lines wound carefully so they do not tangle. Dive cylinders only travel completely empty with the valve open or removed, and the team must be told about them in advance.
Fishing gear
Rods go into hard tubes or rod cases, and reels are taken off and wrapped individually. Hooks and metal lures stay in closed tackle boxes so nothing around them gets torn. A cool box should be cleaned, dried and left slightly open; we often fill it with light items to save space.
Wooden crates: an important rule for Morocco
When expensive equipment needs a custom wooden crate, the timber must be treated and carry the ISPM 15 international stamp. Morocco does not accept unstamped wood packaging, and it may be inspected on arrival. That is why we build crates only from treated timber, and we advise against reusing old crates of unknown origin.
Photograph every board on both sides before packing, with close-ups of any existing dings. Those photos settle any discussion at delivery in Agadir, and they help if you have taken optional insurance.
Pickup areas in Ras Al Khaimah
We collect from all over the emirate, from flats, villas and warehouses. Our crew knows that some towers in Al Hamra and Mina Al Arab need a lift booking and an access permit from building management, so arrange those before pickup day.
- Coast and resorts: Al Hamra Village, Mina Al Arab, Al Marjan Island, Al Jazeera Al Hamra.
- Central areas: Al Nakheel, Dafan Al Nakheel, Old Ras Al Khaimah, Al Mairid, Al Dhait North and South, Khuzam, the Corniche.
- Outlying areas: Julphar, Al Rams, Shaam, Khor Khwair, Al Qusaidat, Al Uraibi.
- Industrial and free zones: RAKEZ free-zone warehouses and the Al Ghail industrial area.
After pickup, the shipment moves to whichever port suits the vessel schedule: Jebel Ali, Sharjah, Khor Fakkan or Fujairah. If you live closer to the east coast, our guide to shipping from Fujairah to Morocco may also help.
The sea route from Ras Al Khaimah to Morocco
There is no road route from the UAE to Morocco, so shipments go by sea or by air. The vessel leaves a UAE port, crosses the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, then the Mediterranean, and arrives at Tanger Med or Casablanca, and sometimes Agadir directly or after transshipment. Port to port takes roughly 3 to 5 weeks, plus customs clearance and trucking to your city.
- Full container (FCL): 20 ft, 40 ft or 40 ft high cube, loaded at your door, sealed and untouched until arrival. Best for a whole home with its boards.
- Shared container (LCL): you pay only for the cubic metres your goods occupy, consolidated with other shipments. Suits someone sending gear and a few belongings without much furniture.
For ports and transit times across the whole country, see our UAE to Morocco shipping guide.
Transit table: full container, shared or air?
These times are approximate and vary with vessel schedules, port and clearance.
| Method | Approximate time | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea – full container (FCL) | 3–5 weeks port to port + clearance | A whole home with boards, gear and a car | Loaded at your door; best protection for long boards |
| Sea – shared container (LCL) | About 4–6 weeks including consolidation | Marine gear and limited belongings | Priced per m³; strong packing is essential |
| Air | About 2–5 days door to door with clearance | Urgent parcels, documents and small gear | Not for furniture or large boards; actual or volumetric weight |
Shipping a 4×4 from Ras Al Khaimah to Morocco
A 4×4 is the natural companion for coastal roads and the Atlas mountains, so many people ask about it. Before any booking, the team checks whether the vehicle is eligible for import into Morocco: its age, its specification and your own status (Moroccan living abroad, returning for good, or a foreign resident). Morocco places age conditions on imported used cars, and some cases have their own arrangements, such as temporary admission for Moroccans living abroad; duties differ from case to case. That is why we never book before we are sure.
RoRo or container?
- RoRo: the car is driven onto the vessel and lashed on deck, uncovered. It must be empty of personal belongings, and roof racks and any boards strapped on top must come off.
- Container: the car is secured with straps and wheel chocks inside a 20 ft or 40 ft container; in a 40 ft it can share space with household goods and marine gear, depending on what clearance allows in your case.
Prepare the UAE registration card (mulkiya) in your name, your passport, proof the car is free of any loan or fines, and both keys. A tip from experience: remove roof boxes, board racks and any detachable accessories and ship them with your belongings; on a RoRo vessel the car is received with only what is fixed to it.
Warning: Do not ship a car to Morocco hoping to “sort it out there”. If it is not eligible, it may sit in port collecting storage charges or have to be re-exported. Send the team a photo of the registration card and the model year before booking.
Air freight from Ras Al Khaimah to Morocco
Air freight is the answer when something cannot wait: residence documents, a wetsuit you need for a season that starts soon, or a spare part for your kite gear. We collect the parcel in Ras Al Khaimah and fly it from Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi airport to Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, or to Marrakech, Rabat, Tangier or Agadir. Door to door with clearance takes about 2 to 5 days.
Air pricing uses actual weight or volumetric weight, whichever is higher. Volumetric weight = length × width × height in cm ÷ 6000. A surfboard in a 200 × 60 × 15 cm bag weighs about 8 kg, but its volumetric weight is 30 kg, and that is what you pay for. That is why we normally advise sending boards by sea and keeping air for small parcels.
- Furniture is not practical by air.
- Lithium batteries (e-board and action-camera batteries, for example), liquids and perfumes are restricted on aircraft.
- Auto-inflating life jackets contain compressed-gas cartridges, so they need prior approval or must travel without the cartridge.
Documents for shipping to Morocco
Personal effects and sports gear
A passport copy, the delivery address in Morocco with a Moroccan phone number, and a detailed contents list for every carton. Moroccan customs works largely in French, so the list is best written in French or translated, naming the number and type of boards clearly rather than a vague “sports equipment”.
Moroccans living abroad returning for good
A Moroccan resident abroad (MRE) returning to settle can usually bring in used household goods once with a customs exemption, under conditions that include a minimum period of residence abroad, proof of definitive return, a detailed contents list, and arrival within a set time. Conditions vary by case, and the team reviews your papers before shipping. Foreigners moving to Morocco with a residence card have their own conditions too.
Commercial goods
A commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin (Greater Arab Free Trade Area rules may help for Arab-origin goods) and the importer’s details in Morocco. Customs duties and Moroccan VAT apply; the standard VAT rate is 20%.
Cars
The original registration card, passport, purchase invoice if you have it, and proof of your status in Morocco (residence abroad, definitive return or foreign residence). Details change by case, which is why the eligibility check comes first.
Prohibited and restricted items for Morocco
- Prohibited: narcotics, weapons and ammunition, counterfeit goods, explosives and fireworks.
- Drones: banned or subject to prior authorisation, so keep them out of your underwater-filming kit.
- Two-way radios: walkie-talkies and marine VHF sets are restricted and may be refused; ask the team before packing.
- Fuel and gas: camping gas canisters, small engines with fuel in the tank and dive cylinders that are not empty cannot be shipped.
- Need a permit: some medicines and some electronics and telecom devices.
Shipping prices from Ras Al Khaimah to Morocco
No single price fits every shipment; two boards and a dive bag in a shared container are a world away from a full home and a car in a 40 ft. Send the details on WhatsApp and you will get the price: the type of goods, number and length of boards, a rough furniture list, the Moroccan city, and whether a car is coming. You can also fill in the quote request form.
What decides the price?
| Factor | How it affects the price |
|---|---|
| Shipping method | A full container has a per-container rate, shared space is per m³, and air is per kg of actual or volumetric weight. |
| Container size | 20 ft for a small flat with gear; 40 ft or 40 ft HC for a larger home or a home plus car. |
| Volume in m³ | In shared shipping, long boards take up more volume than their weight suggests. |
| Arrival port and city | Casablanca, Tanger Med or Agadir, then the trucking distance to your city. |
| Packing | Padded bags, or treated wooden crates with the ISPM 15 stamp for valuable equipment. |
| Documents | Personal effects, a definitive-return exemption, or commercial goods with invoices and certificates. |
| Car | RoRo or container, the vehicle’s type and size, and its duties in Morocco depending on your case. |
How to ship from Ras Al Khaimah to Morocco, step by step
- Message us on WhatsApp: send a rough list, photos of your boards and furniture, and the Moroccan city.
- Choose the method: we suggest full container, shared container or air based on volume and urgency.
- Paperwork check: we review your customs status and the car’s eligibility if there is one.
- Packing and pickup day: the crew comes to your home in Ras Al Khaimah, packs everything and numbers the cartons.
- Loading and sailing: the container is loaded or the goods go to the consolidation warehouse, and you get a message with the vessel date.
- Arrival and clearance: clearance is completed in Morocco, with WhatsApp updates from the team at each stage.
- Delivery: the truck brings your goods to your door in Agadir or anywhere else.
Delivery in Morocco: Agadir and other cities
Agadir is a natural choice for sea lovers: a long beach, Atlantic swell and well-known surf spots nearby. Shipments for Agadir arrive either at Agadir port when a suitable service runs, or at Casablanca and then travel south by truck. The table shows the usual arrival port for each region.
| City | Usual arrival port | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Casablanca (Maarif, Anfa, Ain Diab, Bouskoura, Ain Sebaa) | Casablanca port | Shortest distance after clearance |
| Rabat and Kenitra | Casablanca mostly, or Tanger Med | Short truck run after clearance |
| Tangier and Tetouan | Tanger Med | Closest for the north |
| Fes and Meknes | Tanger Med or Casablanca | Depends on the vessel schedule |
| Marrakech (Gueliz, Hivernage) | Casablanca | Truck run south |
| Agadir | Agadir or Casablanca | Depends on service availability to Agadir |
| Oujda | Tanger Med | Longest truck run, in the north-east |
Seafront flats in Agadir
Many seafront buildings have small lifts and management that sets moving hours. Agree a delivery slot with the building and tell us the floor and lift size so we can plan to carry long boards up the stairs if needed. Store your boards in a room or storeroom, not in direct sun on the balcony.
Old medinas and narrow lanes
If your home is inside an old medina in Fes, Marrakech or Tetouan, the truck cannot reach the door. It stops at the nearest point and the goods continue by handcart or on foot, and we plan for this from the start.
Definitive return: papers on arrival
If you are returning for good, keep copies of your proof of residence abroad, proof of return and the contents list, as they are requested at clearance. Arrival at Casablanca puts clearance close to the central cities, while Tanger Med is nearer for those settling in the north.
Tips before shipping marine gear to Morocco
- Rinse all gear in fresh water and dry it completely; salt and moisture in a sealed container for weeks means mould and rust.
- Drain fuel from any small engine and disconnect batteries.
- Mark each board bag “Fragile – store upright” in Arabic and French.
- Keep important documents out of the container; carry them or send them by air.
- Ask the team about optional insurance if your gear is valuable.
- If you only have a few items, our guide to shipping from Umm Al Quwain to Morocco explains small loads by the cubic metre.
FAQ: shipping from Ras Al Khaimah to Morocco
Can I ship surfboards from Ras Al Khaimah to Morocco?
Yes. They are packed with nose, tail and rail protection in a padded bag and secured upright in the container. Sea freight suits them best because their volumetric weight by air is high.
How long does a shipment from Ras Al Khaimah to Morocco take?
By sea about 3 to 5 weeks port to port, then clearance and delivery to your city. By air about 2 to 5 days door to door including clearance. All times are approximate.
Is there road freight from the UAE to Morocco?
No. Shipping to Morocco is by sea or air only.
Can I ship a 4×4 to Morocco?
Yes, once its eligibility for import has been confirmed based on its age and your status in Morocco. It travels by RoRo, driven aboard uncovered, or inside a container.
Can you deliver in Agadir?
Yes. The shipment arrives at Agadir port when a suitable service runs, or at Casablanca and then goes by truck to your flat.
Do I need special wooden crates?
If wood is used in packing, it must be treated and carry the ISPM 15 stamp, because Morocco does not accept unstamped wood packaging.
How do I follow my shipment?
The team sends you a WhatsApp update at each stage: pickup, loading, sailing, arrival, clearance and delivery.
How much does shipping from Ras Al Khaimah to Morocco cost?
It depends on volume, method and city. Send the details on WhatsApp and you will get the price.
Your boards and belongings from Ras Al Khaimah to the Moroccan coast
Send photos of your gear, a list of your belongings and the Moroccan city, and we will arrange the right option.
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