Covid-19 has impacted several sectors of activity in Morocco and also affects the transfer of Moroccans living abroad (MRE). It has experienced a sharp decline compared to last year.
While Morocco had decided to reopen its borders to Moroccans, Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) and foreign residents starting July 15, many find themselves stranded at the port of Sète for a few days. And for good reason, no ferries.
Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs and African Cooperation, has settled the issue of access to the territory for the children of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) who do not have Moroccan nationality.
Many Maghrebians living abroad would like to return home, enjoy the family warmth, especially after facing a pandemic of such fury. But most have to shelve this project because of the restrictions and other measures generated by covid-19.
As part of the specific action plan to allow Moroccan citizens and foreign residents to return to Morocco, a first ship from the port of Sète in France has docked at the port of Nador.
The High Commission for Planning (HCP) has published the final report of the results of the first phase of the 2018-2019 international migration survey.
While it represents a relief for many Moroccans, the reopening of borders seems to be bad news for Moroccans residing in Saudi Arabia. Waiting to be repatriated for several months, they now have to pay to hope to return to the country.
The Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII) has decided to extend the temporary admission period for vehicles of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) and foreign tourists registered abroad until 12/31/2020.
While Morocco has decided to open its borders to Moroccans, residents and their families starting this Wednesday, July 15, Moroccans residing in the United States will not be able to return to the country. And for good reason.
The reduction in remittances from Moroccans living abroad (MRE) has considerably affected national savings.
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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, who are waiting for the borders to open in order to reunite with their loved ones.