Morocco
New Customs Rules for Foreign-Registered Vehicles Entering Morocco
Moroccans residing abroad will have to submit to a new document issued by the customs administration concerning the circulation of vehicles registered abroad.
Topic
Moroccan Living Abroad
Spain
Veiled Actress Hajar Brown Speaks Out on Racism and Islamophobia in Entertainment Industry
Moroccan-origin actress and influencer Hajar Brown shares the racist and Islamophobic discrimination she continues to face, during castings or on the street.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils Plan to Streamline Border Crossings for Expats Returning Home
Having started its work last June, the "Temporary Exploratory Mission at the Northern Border Crossings, Operation Marhaba 2022", set up by the Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Defense, Islamic Affairs and Moroccans Residing Abroad of the Parliament, has submitted its report which contains many recommendations aimed at improving the conditions for the passage of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs).
Spain
Barcelona Bus Driver on Trial for Alleged Veil Removal and Discrimination
A public bus driver in Barcelona tried to remove the veil from Hanan B., a woman of Moroccan origin who was traveling with her three children on May 29, 2020. The prosecution has requested ten months in prison against him.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Subsidizing Ferry Tickets for Diaspora's Summer Return
Considering the high cost of boat tickets, the parliamentary group of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has asked the government to take measures to facilitate the arrival of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) as part of Operation Marhaba 2023.
Spain
Fatal Crash on Spain's A-68 Highway Claims Two Lives, Including Moroccan Driver
A man of Moroccan origin, residing in El Ejido (Almería), lost his life in a traffic accident that occurred on Sunday on the Ebro motorway (A-68).
Morocco
Morocco to Send 400 Religious Leaders Abroad for Ramadan Outreach
Questioned about "the religious supervision of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs)", the Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, stated that the government has made arrangements so that this operation will finally take place during the month of Ramadan , after several postponements due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Spain
Moroccan Mother Battles for Spanish Citizenship for Spain-Born Children
Sara, a Moroccan, has been fighting in Malaga for years to obtain Spanish nationality for her three children aged 17, 14 and 11, all born in Spain from a previous marriage to a Moroccan.
France
Trial Begins for Alleged Ringleaders of International Sex Trafficking Network in Montpellier
The trial of a 36-year-old Moroccan man, involved in a major international prostitution network, opens on Tuesday before the Montpellier court.
Morocco
Customs Cracks Down on Smuggling During Morocco's Annual Diaspora Return
The Marhaba operation dedicated to Moroccans residing abroad is an opportunity for some merchants who do not hesitate to smuggle commercial or prohibited goods.
Morocco
French Shipping Company La Méridionale Cancels Barcelona-Tangier Route, Focuses on Marseille
The French shipping company, La Méridionale, a subsidiary of Stef, the European leader in refrigerated logistics, has decided to cancel the Barcelona-Tangier link. From now on, it is focusing on Marseille-Tangier.
Spain
Barcelona Offers Hotel Stay to Homeless Cancer Patient, Seeks Permanent Housing
Informed of the situation of Yassine El Yakoubi, suffering from colon cancer and homeless for months, the Barcelona City Council has decided to take care of his accommodation in a hotel in the city, pending finding him a more stable residence as early as next week.