Casablanca - Post Report Question and Answers
What household or grocery items do you wish you had shipped to post?
As much as possible. It takes about half a year or more to receive your shipments, and anything you have any attachment to or would make the life you are living (out of your suitcase) more convenient you might as well ship to yourself. - Sep 2022
Nothing, unless you have a favorite of something and is not sure about availability. - Jun 2021
Baking supplies. ECA in Rabat can special order beers and wine and has other American items, but is expensive. Most groceries can be ordered through Amazon with minimal effort. Can also put in orders with the Marines to purchase stuff from the Navy Commissary in Rota, Spain, during their monthly trips (if there is room). - Jul 2014
More pantry goods like maple syrup and such. Gardening tools, as most of the quality here is very poor. Some outdoor furniture because, again, poor quality and expensive. - May 2014
Pork? You can find some on the local market, but best to go to the Spanish enclaves to pick some up. - Jun 2012
Seasonal items like Valentine's Day and Easter and Halloween stuff - random gifts to give for kid's parties- toy stores here are really expensive. Also stamps of various denominations - the DPO doesn't sell them. Pool equipment, a trampoline, playground for the kids. - Apr 2010
Between the fancy shops in Casablanca and the use of the APO, you can get anything you need. The well-stocked commissary in Rabat can also special order most things from the U.S. - Mar 2008
