Morocco’s Economy Hit as Remittances from Abroad Plummet, Impacting National Savings
15 July 2020
The reduction in remittances from Moroccans living abroad (MRE) has considerably affected national savings.
Moroccan Living Abroad
German Student Challenges Racist Language in School Textbook, Sparks Debate
13 July 2020
Elias, a 17-year-old high school student in Germany, denounces the term "kanaké" used to refer to Arab, Turkish and Albanian migrants in a school textbook. He launches a (…)
Morocco to Allow Limited Entry for Citizens and Residents Starting July 14
11 July 2020
Despite the cancellation of the Marhaba 2020 operation, an emergency plan is needed to allow the transit of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs), especially from France and Italy, (…)
Moroccan Trucker Jailed for 2 Years in Narbonne Cannabis Smuggling Case
9 July 2020
A Moroccan truck driver was sentenced to 2 years in prison for the transport of 144 kg of cannabis herb. This is the verdict handed down by the Narbonne court.
Morocco Negotiates Social Security Coverage for Citizens Living Abroad
9 July 2020
Negotiations are underway between the Ministry of Labor and Professional Integration, the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) and some concerned departments and ministries. (…)
Spain Prepares Emergency Plan for Potential Moroccan Border Reopening
9 July 2020
The members of the steering committee of the Marhaba operation in Spain met by videoconference on Wednesday to establish an emergency plan.
Moroccan Border Workers Urge Reopening of Ceuta Crossing Amid Job Loss Fears
5 July 2020
The closure of the borders in Ceuta since mid-March has impacted the daily lives of Moroccan border workers. In an open letter to the Wali of Tetouan, they pleaded for the (…)
Morocco Evaluates ’Operation Marhaba’ Amid COVID-19 Concerns
5 July 2020
The Foreign Affairs Committee announces a meeting to discuss Operation Marhaba in light of the health crisis the world is going through and the precautions to be taken to (…)
Moroccan Travelers Stranded in Spanish Ports as Border Closure Continues
5 July 2020
The Marhaba 2020 operation, officially canceled, is caused by Moroccans arriving from France and other European countries with their vehicles and who are blocked in Ceuta, (…)
Protesters Demand Justice for Moroccan Teen’s Death in Spanish Custody
2 July 2020
A year after the death of Ilyas Tahiri, asphyxiated under the knee of a police officer, many people, members of civil society, trade unions and relatives of the young Moroccan, (…)