The National Police checkpoints have been reinforced at the ports of Algeciras and Tarifa. Indeed, as part of the Paso del Estrecho Operation (OPE), these ports are expecting the arrival of one million travelers from Morocco before September 15.
Just a few days after its extension, the Port of Tanger-Med stands out as one of the best in the Strait and the Mediterranean, to the point of dethroning its Spanish neighbor Algeciras.
The ferry "Le Rif" well known to many Moroccans living abroad who have made the crossing between Algeciras and Tangier could resume service in a few days.
Passenger transport companies between Morocco and Europe have recently decided to organize a one-week strike to protest against the recent directives of the European and more specifically Spanish customs services.
Those who were used to taking the bus to go to Morocco or to come to Europe, know that you will have to break your piggy bank, as the ticket price has increased significantly in recent months. Here are a few elements of explanation.
The port authorities of the city of Tarifa are maintaining the closure of the port today due to the bad weather in the Strait of Gibraltar.
The Iberian press has recently denounced numerous delays observed at the Spanish port of Algeciras. The border control post is being pointed out. Indeed, this is where the control of Spanish imports from Morocco is carried out.
A new reception site dedicated to the Marhaba operation of Moroccans living abroad is currently under construction in Algeciras, in southern Spain.
On the sidelines of the official visit of King Felipe VI of Spain and his wife to Morocco, several cooperation agreements were signed between the two countries, including one that should affect Moroccans residing abroad when they cross between the ports of Algeciras, in southern Spain, and Tanger-Med.