Moroccan Immigrants Lead Surge in Spanish Citizenship as Naturalization Process Speeds Up
26 December 2022
In 2021, some 42,000 Moroccans became Spanish citizens, thus becoming one of the first communities in the country to obtain it.
Dual nationality
World Cup Semifinal Pits France Against Morocco, Stirring Mixed Emotions for Dual Nationals
14 December 2022
The qualification of Morocco and France for the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar is a joy for Franco-Moroccans. Some of them are still having trouble realizing the surprising (…)
Morocco’s Diverse Squad Faces Spain in World Cup Showdown
5 December 2022
14 of the 26 players on the Moroccan national team were born abroad, making it the team with the most "foreigners" at the World Cup. These dual-nationals, including Achraf (…)
Morocco’s Football Federation Intensifies Efforts to Recruit Dual-Nationality Players
2 December 2022
The Moroccan national football team is made up of several dual nationals who have opted for Morocco over Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Italy and many others. Behind these (…)
ESPN Analyst Frank Leboeuf Apologizes for Controversial Morocco Comments
30 November 2022
Delivering his analysis on Morocco’s victory over Belgium (2-0), the former French international turned consultant caused a major controversy. He did not take long to apologize (…)
Moroccans Lead in Acquiring Belgian Citizenship, New Migration Report Shows
4 August 2022
Moroccans are at the top of the list of foreigners who obtained Belgian nationality in 2021, according to the latest report from the Federal Migration Center, Myria.
Spain Moves to Revoke Citizenship of 78 Babies in Birth Tourism Scheme
23 April 2022
Spain has initiated administrative procedures to withdraw nationality from 78 Moroccan babies born in Melilla and registered in the civil registry as Spanish.
Morocco Bars Dual Nationals Without Moroccan Passports from Repatriation Effort
14 January 2022
The Moroccan authorities have made a decision that dashes the hopes of some Moroccan expatriates stranded abroad of returning home. They will not be affected by the possible (…)
Hassan II Foundation Opens Reception Center for Moroccan Diaspora During Marhaba 2021
25 June 2021
A reception center dedicated to Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) will open from June 25 to September 15, at the headquarters of the Hassan II Foundation, in Rabat, as part of (…)
Children of Immigrants Discover Ancestral Roots in North African Homelands
11 June 2021
With "Greetings from the homeland", Linda Bendali, an investigative journalist, gives a voice to immigrant families on their vacations in their countries of origin. Whether in (…)