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Import Fitness Equipment Morocco: 2026 Guide

Complete guide to importing fitness equipment to Morocco: C-Mark, NM Standards, Customs Clearance, and Logistics. Equip your gym with full compliance.

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February 8, 2026

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Fitness Revolution 2026

Fitness in Morocco is no longer a luxury, it's a lifestyle. From mega-clubs in Casablanca to Yoga studios, demand is exploding. This guide is your coach to navigate the regulatory marathon of sports importation.

Between the colossal weight of bodybuilding machines and the electronics of treadmills, importing sports equipment is a technical and fiscal challenge. A wrong customs classification or missing the famous C-Mark can turn your investment into a nightmare.

🏗️ 1. The Fitness Market: Trends and Opportunities

In 2026, three sourcing trends dominate:

Premium International: US/EU brands (Technogym, Life Fitness) for high-end clubs.
Sports Agritech: Connected machines and biometric analysis.
Home Gym: Semi-pro equipment imported massively from China (see Alibaba Guide).

⚖️ 2. Legal Framework: Safety First (Law 24-09)

All imported equipment falls under Law 24-09. A cable break or short circuit can be fatal.

Mandatory C-Mark (Cم)

In 2026, no equipment passes customs without the Cم logo. It attests compliance with NM standards (electrical safety and mechanical resistance).

🔢 3. Classification: Chapter 95 or 85?

Customs subtlety is crucial.

Chapter 95 (Code 9506): Standard for bodybuilding, dumbbells, and benches.
The Trap: Some sophisticated treadmills may be classified under Chapter 85 (Electrical equipment), changing taxation.

💰 4. Taxation and Customs Duties

Equipment	Import Duty	VAT
Dumbbells & Weights (9506)	40%	20%
Cardio Machines	2.5% - 17.5%	20%
Rubber Flooring	40%	20%

Casa Horizon Tip: For heavy items (cast iron, steel), source from Europe or Turkey. With an EUR.1, the 40% duty drops to 0%.

🚢 5. Logistics: Transporting 500kg Machines

Fitness equipment is heavy and bulky.

FCL (Full Container): Recommended to avoid breakage. Secure stacking.
LCL (Groupage): Avoid for assembled machines (risk of scratches in MEAD).
Last Mile: Delivery upstairs in Casablanca? Plan for reinforced tail lifts and forklifts.

🧪 6. Quality Control and Storage

Agencies (SGS, Bureau Veritas) verify safety. Critical Point: Manuals must be in Arabic/French.

Article 19 bis

You must declare the storage warehouse on PortNet. Customs tracks informal resale of equipment imported at preferential rates.

Questions Fréquemment Posées

Can I import used equipment?

Yes, but under strict functional and safety control. Less rigorous fiscal advantages.

Which Incoterm for China?

Prefer FOB to control freight and negotiate demurrage in Morocco.

Do supplements follow the same circuit?

No, it is a very different ONSSA circuit, see our article on food supplements.

Sources & Références

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