Spain
Ceuta Border Braces for Surge of Moroccan Expats Returning Home
The Organizing Committee of the Marhaba Operation in Spain (CECOP) warns of a new risk of traffic jam of Moroccans living abroad at the Ceuta border.
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Ceuta
Spain
Special Border Measures Implemented in Ceuta for Eid Al-Adha Travel Surge
Faced with the high number of passengers traveling to Morocco for Eid Al-Adha, the provincial commission of the Marhaba operation in Ceuta has decided to put in place a special system.
Spain
Massive Delays at Morocco-Spain Border as 90,000 Expatriates Return for Eid al-Adha
The port of Sebta remains overwhelmed by the flow of Moroccans from Europe coming from Algeciras to Morocco as part of the Marhaba Operation. Last weekend, some 90,000 MREs spent more than five hours waiting at the border of the autonomous city before entering Morocco.
Spain
Border Wait Times Plummet for Moroccan Diaspora Entering from Spain
Since Monday, Moroccans from Europe (MREs) arriving in Sebta with their vehicles to enter Morocco do not spend more than three hours in the waiting area before crossing the border. Last weekend, the waiting time reached twelve hours.
Spain
Ceuta Considers Ferry Reduction to Manage Moroccan Expat Travel Surge
The authorities of Ceuta are considering reducing the number of ferries arriving daily at the port of the city from Algeciras in order to manage the flow of Moroccans from Europe traveling to Morocco as part of the Marhaba Operation.
Spain
Moroccan Expats Face Delays and Protest Poor Conditions at Spanish Ports During Annual Return
While the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity has set up a unique humanitarian system to welcome Moroccans living abroad (MREs) as part of the Marhaba 2022 operation, disruptions are observed at the ports of Algeciras and Ceuta. Enough to provoke the anger of the MREs.
Spain
Ceuta and Melilla Borders Overwhelmed as Moroccan Diaspora Returns for Eid al-Adha
Less than a week before the celebration of Eid al-Adha in Morocco, the borders of Tarajal in Ceuta and Beni Ensar in Melilla are having difficulty managing the flow of Moroccans from Europe. The traffic jam was monstrous last weekend at the two borders, while the summer season is just beginning.
Spain
Spain Implements Measures to Ease Border Congestion for Moroccan Expatriates
The Spanish Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, denied on Monday that the Marhaba Operation had caused a traffic jam in Ceuta last weekend, stressing that these were "occasional situations" and that measures have already been taken to "accelerate" the passage of vehicles and Moroccans living abroad (MRE).
Spain
Moroccan Border Congestion Soars as Expats Flock to Ceuta for Cheaper Entry
The low cost of the crossing through Ceuta and the strict health and documentary checks at the Tarajal border constitute the two reasons for the significant influx of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) arriving in the autonomous city, causing a massive traffic jam at the border with Morocco.
Spain
Massive Border Delays in Ceuta as Spanish Far-Right Criticizes Morocco Transit Operation
The Vox party denounces the lack of preparation for this year’s Marhaba Operation, which is causing a massive traffic jam at the Tarajal border and creating a lot of inconvenience for the residents of Ceuta.
Spain
Record Crowds Cause 9-Hour Delays at Morocco-Spain Border for Eid al-Adha Travel
The flow of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs) to Morocco as part of the Marhaba Operation has increased considerably in Sebta since Friday. Thousands of people and hundreds of vehicles are spending up to 9 hours in the waiting area set up at the border to avoid traffic jams.
Spain
Morocco Eases Border Restrictions for Sebta Residents with Partial Vaccination
From Tuesday to Friday, nearly 700 citizens of Sebta were allowed to cross the border with Morocco without presenting a complete vaccination certificate (three doses of the Covid-19 vaccine).