Vancouver to Casablanca takes about 69 days in the tariff, the slowest of the three gateways; Toronto and Montreal reach Morocco ten days sooner. For a business in British Columbia the western start still saves the cost of moving cargo east, and the lane is limited to commercial goods because personal effects are not accepted in Morocco.
Suppliers of equipment, industrial parts and consumer goods to Moroccan importers are the usual users. The receiver's ICE number has to be on the documents together with a commercial invoice, and wooden packing must carry the ISPM 15 stamp. Destination charges are prepaid in Canada as part of the booking. Shippers who need the cargo sooner can ask A1 for a quote via Montreal, and those in Alberta can add trucking to Richmond, where the warehouse sits near the Fraser River.
Vancouver to Casablanca: rate, minimum and transit
| Gateway | Rate | Minimum, all A1 fees | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Toronto | USD 6 / cu ft | USD 476.92 | 59 days |
| From Montreal | USD 5 / cu ft | USD 441.60 | 59 days |
| From Vancouver | USD 5 / cu ft | USD 441.60 | 69 days |
Compared with Vancouver, the same cargo from Toronto: USD 1 per cu ft more and 10 days shorter (59 days, minimum USD 476.92); from Montreal: the same rate and 10 days shorter (59 days, minimum USD 441.60).
What a shipment from Vancouver costs
- Up to 1 CBM (35.3 cu ft) and 200 kg, the minimum: USD 441.60
- 2.5 CBM / 500 kg, e.g. 20 medium moving boxes: USD 706.50
- 4 CBM / 800 kg, e.g. three pallets: USD 971.40
The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Totals include A1's processing fee, surcharges and solar fee; destination charges are added once the carrier confirms them.
Delivering the cargo in Vancouver
The Vancouver receiving warehouse is in Richmond, BC, near the Fraser River, and receives cargo from 08:00 to 16:00. This gateway usually serves British Columbia; from Alberta and the Prairies the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Vancouver or Montreal. A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize or pack: bring the cargo yourself or with a trucker of your choice, boxed, crated or on pallets of ISPM 15 wood. Household goods must be professionally packed, as the tariff requires.
Personal effects and carrier conditions for Morocco
Under the current carrier tariff, personal effects and used household goods are not accepted to Morocco. Commercial cargo can still be shipped.
- Commercial Invoice Required
- ICE Number (Identifiant Commun d'Enterprise) Required
- Personal Effects / Household Goods Not Accepted
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
Documents: a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
What A1 does: the price, the booking with the carrier, checking your packing list and documents, the warehouse labels and the contact until the cargo arrives. What A1 does not do: pickup, packing or palletizing, customs clearance and duties at destination (arranged and paid by the receiver), air freight, courier, vehicles and full containers.
More about shipping to Casablanca
All gateways and rates for shipping to Casablanca . Other gateways: from Montreal to Casablanca, from Toronto to Casablanca. Other routes from Vancouver: Manila, Cebu, Shanghai, Mumbai, Delhi, Karachi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Colombo, Mombasa, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Beijing, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Chennai, Kochi, Tuticorin, Haiphong, Beirut, Chittagong. Read how to ship personal effects from Canada, or see every destination in shipping destinations A–Z.
Questions and answers
How much is shipping from Vancouver to Casablanca?
From USD 441.60 for the smallest shipment (up to 1 CBM), including A1's processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. About USD 706.50 for 2.5 CBM / 500 kg. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; duties and taxes are paid by the receiver.
How long does sea shipping from Vancouver to Casablanca take?
The carrier estimates 69 days from the Vancouver warehouse to Casablanca. Add the time to collect documents and to clear customs at destination.
Does A1 pick up in Vancouver?
No. You or a trucking company you hire deliver the packed cargo to the receiving warehouse in Richmond, BC, near the Fraser River; the address and labels come with the booking.
Rates valid through December 25, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.