Moroccan Ferry Passengers Endure 5-Hour Delay, Sweltering Conditions on Nador-Sète Crossing

Slow security checks and other boarding procedures, air conditioning breakdown inside, high meal prices... The passengers of a Nador-Sète crossing on Thursday, August 18, experienced a nightmare during this period of return of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) to their countries of residence. On Facebook, a Moroccan passenger recounts the misadventure. "I had a 7:30 pm Nador-Sète return and we boarded the boat almost at 1 am," he writes. Without a functioning air conditioning, it was "impossible to breathe either inside the cabins or on the deck of the ship," he continues.

The Moroccan expat also criticized the catering, especially the high price of the menu. A "bambino child menu, that is, a starter, a main course and a drink for 9.5 euros." During the service, "the staff charged each item separately." "I had a rice salad, two plates of fries, a plate of pasta and two drinks for a total of 70 euros," he claims.

The bill was too salty for the Moroccan passenger who complained to the captain. "He refunded me part of the amount," he assures, adding that he paid 32 euros for his meal.