How to sell on Etsy as a Moroccan Individual or Sole Proprietorship?
Tags: etsy, morocco, etsyseller, etsyshop
Published: 2023-02-13 18:21:19

Being a Moroccan entrepreneur, and with all the handmade & vintage products that Morocco abounds in, such as Rugs, Carpets, babouche, Jawelery, Caftan, Tannery, leather & leather goods, Etsy makes it easy and simple to get started in the e-commerce world of selling goods.

**What’s Etsy?**

[Etsy](https://etsy.me/3xj9qwB), Inc. is an American e-commerce company focused on handmade or vintage items and craft supplies. These items fall under a wide range of categories, including jewelry, bags, clothing, home décor and furniture, toys, art, as well as craft supplies and tools. Items described as vintage must be at least 20 years old. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etsy)

**Benefits of Selling on Etsy**

94 Million buyers used [Etsy](https://etsy.me/3xj9qwB) in 2022, and hundreds of thousands of buyers visit the site daily. Many come to the site looking for something specific, to find something that’s unique, or to source supplies for use in their own creations. You don’t have to work hard to attract buyers to look at your listings, but how can I sell on Etsy?

**Seller information & Documents**

Once you sign up for Etsy you’ll need to provide your full name, date of birth, and home address, then input your financial information including the name on the bank account where you’ll get paid at your financial institution (Crédit Immobilier et Hôtelier, Attijariwafa Bank, Bank of Africa, …), and Relevé d’Identité Bancaire (RIB).

Etsy will ask you to scan or photograph your ID and upload the image, a valid ID can be a driver’s license, a government-issued photo ID (National identity card), or a passport.

**Listing Your Products**

When you’ve opened your storefront and chosen a shop name, it’s time to list your products. for each item, you can add up to 10 high-quality and clear photos, adding a 5-15 seconds video will give shoppers a better idea of your products, and conveys valuable information that they can’t get from photos alone.

At this part, all you need is to set up a product description, price(s), size(s), quantity, variations, and shipping information.

**Packing & Shipping**

When you assess your item’s requirements and choose the right packing materials, it’s a great time to pick it up at a shipping provider.

Present on the Moroccan market with a complete and competitive offer aimed at companies, professionals, and individuals, Barid Al-Maghrib guarantees very short delivery times as well as parcel traceability via the internet.

Specialized in the express parcel segment, it relies on a large international network that has more than thirty-two subsidiaries in nearly 220 countries, and it offers huge shipping methods, including:

1. Post Colis Prioritaire: 7–21 business days
2. EMS (Express Mail Service): 4–15 business days
3. Amana International: 4–7 business days
4. Chronopost: 1–3 business days

Additionally, many other shipping providers (DHL, Aramex, FedEx …) offer domestic and international delivery services for competitive prices, it’s better to choose a provider that can maintain good customer relationships by delivering orders on time and at reasonable rates.

There are millions of buyers searching the internet every day, looking for services and products, automating your business online will save on staff, wages, and other costs, wise to consider making it possible for orders to be fulfilled 24/7.