Moving day: the complete checklist for 2026

Moving day plays out in a few hours, and good organization avoids most unexpected problems. Here is the complete checklist for the day, from the first box loaded to the handover of the keys — valid whatever the volume or city.

Loading order, room by room

Loading generally follows a logical order: first the heavy and bulky items (furniture, appliances), then boxes in decreasing order of fragility (sturdy items first, fragile ones last to limit handling), and finally last-minute items (day-of essentials, documents). A piece of furniture loaded first, against the wall of the vehicle, stabilizes the whole load.

Protecting furniture before transport

• Covers and blankets on wooden furniture and fragile corners, to avoid scratches during transport.
• Fastening straps to keep bulky furniture from sliding once the vehicle is in motion.
• Prior disassembly of parts that can be removed (table legs, removable shelves): this reduces volume and the risk of damage.
• Floor protection at both addresses (cardboard, plastic film) on frequently used passage areas.

Inventory at loading and unloading

A quick inventory, even a rough one (number of boxes per room, list of furniture), avoids unpleasant surprises on arrival. Count the boxes at loading and recount them at unloading: it's the simplest way to make sure nothing was lost along the way.

Unloading and settling in

At unloading, place the furniture first according to the plan for the new home before setting down the boxes — this avoids having to move boxes that are already in place. Unpack first the boxes marked "day-of essentials" (bedding, toiletries, documents).

What the Adom package covers on moving day

Adom focuses on small local moves (same city or nearby surrounding area): the verified professional (ID, interview, references) handles the loading, transport, unloading, and light disassembly/reassembly of your furniture. The rate is announced before moving day, and payment is made after the service.

Going further

Find the national moving page, and for what to prepare before moving day itself (sorting, boxes, confirming the rate), the moving guide for Rabat details the preparation checklist. For the budget based on your situation, see the moving rate guide for Morocco. For coverage in another major city, the moving guide for Casablanca covers the areas served.