Morocco
Fireball Recorded Over Morocco at 256,000 km/h
A fireball crossed Morocco on October 5. Several Spanish observatories recorded its passage. A preliminary analysis puts its initial speed at 256,000 km/h, or about 71 kilometers per second.
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Almeria
Spain
Madrid Refuses to Abandon Morocco, 11,000 Spanish Farmers Say They Are Paying the Price
The Spanish government refuses to suspend the trade agreement with Morocco despite the crisis in Ceuta. An organization representing 11,000 farmers, in turn, accuses Madrid and Brussels of sacrificing European producers, particularly in the face of Moroccan tomatoes.
Spain
Moroccan watermelon accused of driving prices down to 24 cents in Spain
Moroccan watermelon is once again in the crosshairs of Spanish farmers. Imports from Morocco increased by 14% in the first half of the year and are accused of having contributed to driving prices down in Spain to just 24 cents per kilo.
World
Twice as Many Algerians as Moroccans Arrive Illegally in Spain
Algerians now account for 42% of irregular arrivals recorded on the Western Mediterranean route to Spain, compared with 22% for Moroccans. This reversal has been confirmed by the International Organization for Migration.
Spain
She Leaves Her Two Children in Morocco to Work in Spain and Ends Up Homeless
She had arrived legally in Spain with a contract to pick strawberries. After leaving her 6- and 4-year-old children in Morocco, this worker told CNN that she ended up homeless following a dispute with her employer.
Morocco
Morocco watermelon exports decline against Spanish competition 2026
The Spanish province of Almería sold more watermelons than Morocco in the European Union between January and May 2026. Moroccan exports are declining sharply in volume, but remain better valued.
Spain
Marhaba 2026 MRE traffic Motril port decline
Operation Marhaba 2026 confirms a sharp decline in crossings linking Motril to Moroccan ports. While certain routes to Tangier and Nador are holding steady or advancing, connections departing from the Andalusian port are recording spectacular drops since the start of summer.
Spain
Morocco tomato exports surge, Spain loses market share
Spain is concerned about Morocco’s growing power in the global tomato market. In less than ten years, Moroccan exports have increased significantly , while Spanish sales have plummeted, to the point of shifting the balance between the two countries.
Spain
Fugitive arrested in Spain fleeing to Morocco after French murder
A fugitive wanted by French authorities for a homicide committed with a firearm in Montbéliard was arrested in Almería, in southern Spain. According to the Spanish National Police, he was attempting to leave Europe to reach Morocco.
Spain
Spanish Port Alternative to Tanger Med for MRE Travelers
Every summer, many MREs drive across Spain to reach Morocco. Most head to Algeciras, Almería or Motril, ports well known to travelers. But another option deserves consideration: Tarifa.
Spain
Almería Port Cuts MRE Queues With 1.6M Investment
To streamline summer departures, Almería port is deploying 1.6 million euros. The arrival of a new shipping company to Nador comes with close diplomatic coordination to optimize this massive flow of travelers to Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Challenges Spain Agriculture Dominance
Spanish agriculture, long the queen of Europe, sees its supremacy falter. Facing rising labor costs, tightening ecological standards, and aggressive competition from Morocco , the Andalusian model of giant greenhouses is running out of steam.