Moroccan retirees living in Morocco and receiving a Belgian pension must submit a certificate of life to their pension provider. A forgotten document, missing signature, or incomplete form can block payment.
An 18-year-old from a Moroccan-Dutch family died in the Nador region after a family outing. Several relatives reportedly suffered from food poisoning. An autopsy has been ordered.
Morocco is preparing for a new surge in MRE arrivals this summer. After nearly 3 million passengers and 700,000 cars last year , authorities expect growth of 7 to 10%.
Fouzi Lekjaa assures that the bill on the exchange of tax information does not target Moroccan residents abroad. The text concerns large multinationals, not the tax data of MREs.
Moroccans in Belgium who receive a disability allowance must be careful before a prolonged stay or permanent departure to Morocco. Belgian rules distinguish between vacations, absences of more than 90 days, and settling abroad.
The Spanish city of Tarifa is once again saturated at the height of summer. Between massive tourism and Operation Marhaba (MREs), traffic becomes difficult, much to the dismay of local merchants.
A man receiving unemployment benefits in Spain was sanctioned after an undeclared stay in Morocco to the State Public Employment Service (SEPE ). The court reduced the penalty, but he will still lose three months of benefits.
Royal Air Maroc is significantly strengthening its summer program for 2026. The airline plans nearly 8.2 million seats and 86 destinations, with a particular focus on supporting the travel of Moroccans living abroad .
Moroccans living abroad (diaspora) who use their card during their holidays in Morocco may see their budget increase due to exchange fees and withdrawal charges. Paying in euros, repeated small withdrawals or automatic conversion: several seemingly harmless operations can ultimately prove costly.
Motorists heading to Morocco must monitor their vehicle’s weight and condition. On the AP-7, Catalan police are intensifying checks against overloading and dangerous cargo during the Strait Crossing Operation.
Moroccans receiving unemployment benefits in Belgium must be careful about their stays in Morocco. ONEM requires a main and effective residence in Belgium, with only four weeks of vacation abroad per year.
Tourism revenues exceeded transfers from Moroccans living abroad during the first five months of 2026. Tourism generated 53.8 billion dirhams, compared to 50.2 billion sent by the diaspora.