Ferry Overcrowding Leads to Docking Delay at Tanger Med Port
31 December 2024
An incident on board a ferry connecting Algeciras to Tanger Med disrupted the journey of many passengers, including Moroccans residing abroad (MREs), a few days ago.
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Moroccan Drug Trafficking Suspect Arrested in Spain After Months-Long Manhunt
27 November 2024
Wanted by the Moroccan authorities since September 2023 for having introduced large quantities of narcotics (ecstasy) into the kingdom, a criminal was finally arrested in (…)
Morocco welcomes a ship carrying arms for Israel, Spain refuses
10 November 2024
Morocco has authorized the Maersk Denver, an Israeli container ship carrying arms from the United States, to call at the port of Tanger Med 2. The Israeli ship had been denied (…)
Ferry Incident Causes Scare at Ceuta Port, No Injuries Reported
26 August 2024
A big scare on a boat arriving at the port of Ceuta from Algeciras. The gangway of the ship was lowered before reaching the quay. No human or material damage was recorded.
Spanish Police Seize 15 Stolen Luxury Cars Bound for Morocco in Major Smuggling Bust
21 July 2024
The Spanish police intercepted 15 luxury cars stolen in Europe at the port of Algeciras, destined for Morocco.
Spanish Police Seize 7 Luxury Cars Stolen in Belgium Bound for Morocco
18 June 2024
Agents of the Civil Guard at the port of Algeciras (Cádiz) intercepted seven cars stolen in Belgium that were about to be shipped to Morocco to be sold there.
Record Surge in Moroccan Travelers Strains Spanish Port of Algeciras
18 June 2024
The Marhaba Operation 2024 recorded record figures during its first weekend. The arrivals of Moroccans from Europe and vehicles in the Spanish ports have respectively increased (…)
Spain Boosts Security for 2.3 Million Moroccan Travelers in Annual ’Operation Marhaba’
12 June 2024
In the run-up to the start of Operation Marhaba on June 13, the Directorate General of Civil Protection and Emergencies of the Spanish Ministry of the Interior, in (…)
Chaos at Spanish Port Delays Moroccan Diaspora’s Eid Homecoming
12 June 2024
Barely started, the Marhaba operation marking the return of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) to Morocco and coinciding with the celebration of Eid al-Adha is disrupted by (…)
Drone Carrying Drugs and Phones Intercepted at Spanish Prison, Intended for Moroccan Inmate
5 June 2024
The authorities of the Botafuegos prison in Algeciras intercepted inside the penitentiary a drone transporting drugs and three mobile phones intended for a Moroccan prisoner (…)