Morocco
Moroccan Diaspora Travel Dips as Olympic Games Compete for Attention
The figures are clear: the Marhaba 2024 operation dedicated to Moroccans residing abroad has seen a slight drop in attendance compared to last year.
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Moroccan Living Abroad
Morocco
Moroccan-Dutch Man Found Dead in Tangier Apartment, Police Suspect Foul Play
The lifeless body of a Dutch national of Moroccan origin was found in an apartment in the Al Irfane neighborhood of Tangier. The particularly disturbing circumstances of this death have caused great emotion and triggered a police investigation.
Morocco
Ferry Companies Hike Prices as Moroccan Expats Return Home, Sparking Outrage
Maritime companies operating the links between Spain and Morocco have unexpectedly doubled the prices of boat tickets, much to the dismay of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) who are preparing to return to their countries of residence after spending their summer holidays in Morocco.
Spain
Spanish Mayor Faces Backlash for Racist Comments About Moroccan Immigrants
Risto Mejide, presenter of "Todo Es Mentira", firmly condemned on Monday the "extremely racist" message of Xavier García Albiol, mayor of Badalona, who described Moroccan migrants as criminals in a post on X.
Morocco
Moroccan Expats Fall Victim to Vacation Rental Scams in Popular Coastal Areas
On vacation in Morocco, Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) have been victims of scams through brokers, and sometimes even companies that broadcast misleading images of furnished apartments and equipped rooms like aparthotels, rented at high prices.
Morocco
Moroccan Expats Face Gridlock Nightmare During Tangier Summer Vacation
In Morocco, vacations mean traffic jams. A Moroccan living abroad met in Tangier recounts his daily ordeal.
Morocco
Infant Dies at Moroccan Hospital Amid Delayed Care, Sparking Investigation Calls
A 7-month-old baby, showing signs of respiratory distress, tragically died on Saturday at the provincial hospital in Driouch due to a lack of prompt care. The local office of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) is calling for the opening of an "urgent and thorough investigation" to determine responsibilities.
Morocco
Moroccan Expats Face Soaring Ferry Prices for Summer Return Home
It is a real blow for Moroccans living abroad (MRE) who have entered the country for the summer vacation: the prices of sea crossings between Morocco and Spain have skyrocketed in recent weeks. A dizzying increase that causes incomprehension and anger.
Morocco
Massive Traffic Jams Plague Northern Morocco as Summer Vacationers Flood Roads
Vacation departures have turned into a real ordeal with endless traffic jams on several road axes connecting the cities of the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region, as well as within urban areas, caused by the massive influx of Moroccan visitors and Moroccans residing abroad (MREs).
Morocco
Moroccan Expats Shun Summer Homecoming as Tourism Prices Soar
This year, many Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) preferred to enjoy their summer vacation in other European tourist destinations, abandoning Morocco where tourism services (hotels, restaurants and cafes) are overpriced.
Morocco
Moroccan Expats' Empty Apartments Fuel Real Estate Crisis in Tangier Region
In the midst of the real estate crisis, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima is the second region in Morocco in terms of the number of empty apartments, after Casablanca-Settat. A large part of these vacant apartments belong to Moroccans residing abroad (MREs).
France
Rising Star Karim Bouamrane Emerges as Potential Prime Minister Candidate
The name of the Franco-Moroccan Karim Bouamrane , PS mayor of Saint-Ouen since 2020, is among the names considered for the position of Prime Minister. Will he have the chance to be appointed by French President Emmanuel Macron?