Moroccan Living Abroad

Moroccan Expats Face Strict Rules for Temporary Vehicle Import: What You Need to Know

20 June 2025

The Moroccan customs administration defines a precise regulatory framework for the temporary admission (AT) of vehicles by Moroccans residing abroad (MRE).

Madrid Cop Arrested: Neck Restraint Leads to Death of Moroccan Man in Alleged Phone Theft

19 June 2025

A municipal police officer in Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid) has been arrested for having immobilized by the neck a young man of Moroccan origin whom he accuses of having stolen (…)

Morocco Unveils Plan to Streamline Services for Diaspora: Marhaba Operation Gets Digital Upgrade

19 June 2025

In addition to the warm welcome that Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) receive at ports, airports, and border crossings, there is also a need to simplify the administrative (…)

Jamel Debbouze at 50: Comedy Star’s Lavish Parisian Life and Abandoned Suburban Dream

19 June 2025

The Franco-Moroccan comedian Jamel Debbouze, 50 years old, owns a luxurious apartment in an upscale neighborhood in Paris, where he lives with his wife, journalist Mélissa (…)

Moroccan Prodigy Shakes Wall Street: 29-Year-Old ’Wolf of Nasdaq’ Manages $3.8 Billion Empire in Dubai

18 June 2025

Hasnae Taleb, a 29-year-old Moroccan, is a key figure in global high finance. The young woman holds a portfolio of over $3.8 billion in assets at the heart of the Dubai (…)

Moroccan Diaspora Outraged: Soaring Travel Costs Threaten Summer Homecoming Tradition

18 June 2025

Des Marocains résidant à l’étranger (MRE) dénoncent la cherté des prix des billets d’avion et de bateau en cette période où ils sont nombreux à rentrer au Maroc dans le cadre (…)

Activist Mother Exposes Racism and Violence Against Immigrant Families in French Suburbs

18 June 2025

In her book "The Power of Mothers: Towards a Revolutionary Subject" published in 2020, the Franco-Moroccan political scientist and activist Fatima Ouassak denounces the (…)

Franco-Moroccan Filmmaker’s Debut Road Trip Movie Captures Nostalgia and Family Tensions

18 June 2025

"On the Road of Dad", the first feature film by Franco-Moroccan Nabil Aitakkaouali, co-directed with Canal+ consultant and documentary filmmaker Olivier Dacourt, was released (…)

Moroccan Expats Face Complex Tax Rates in Real Estate Investments Back Home

18 June 2025

Acquiring real estate in Morocco is a lifetime project for some, particularly Moroccans residing abroad (MREs), whether for a secondary residence or an investment.

Operation Marhaba Kicks Off with Mixed Results as Thousands Cross to North Africa

17 June 2025

More than 11,400 Moroccans from Europe and 3,000 vehicles transited through the ports of Cadiz, Algeciras and Tarifa on June 15, the start date of Operation Marhaba.