The port authority of Ceuta is asking Moroccans living in Europe who wish to travel to Morocco by sea as part of the Marhaba Operation to have a round-trip ticket and to board in advance in order to travel under good conditions.
The entry into Morocco of a vehicle registered abroad and driven by a person who is not the owner is an administrative situation that is highly regulated.
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) activated this Friday the special device for the Operation Paso del Estrecho (OPE) or Marhaba 2025, marking the return of Moroccans from Europe to Morocco during the summer.
For many Moroccans living abroad, the acquisition of real estate in the country is a life project, a way to keep a foothold on their land of origin. But this dream can quickly turn sour due to a simple but crucial administrative formality. A strict deadline must be respected for any real estate transaction, under penalty of being subject to penalties that can quickly drive up the bill.
The Belgian justice system has suffered a major setback with the escape of Farhan Bouzambou. This heavily convicted drug trafficker evaded his extradition from Dubai by fleeing to Morocco with a false passport.
It is a discreet exodus that is costly for Morocco. Every year, thousands of its best elements leave the ship, weakening its economy and its capacity for innovation. A report has put figures on this major challenge and explores avenues to finally try to reverse the trend.
Considering retirement or caring for one’s parents in the country is a challenge for many Moroccans living abroad. A vast consultation reveals the extent of the difficulties faced with public services. So, what do Moroccans of the world concretely demand so that the return to the country is no longer a headache?
With 117.7 billion dirhams transferred in 2024, MREs are a pillar of the Moroccan economy. But this money is not channeled much into investment. Real estate captures the majority of the funds. Why this reluctance to invest elsewhere?
Out of sight, but not out of mind. This could be the summary of the complex ties that Moroccans of the World maintain with their country of origin. A vast survey by the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) conducted in 2022 had revealed a deep attachment and a tenacious desire to contribute to the development of Morocco. Yet, this momentum is confronted with a more pragmatic reality: the idea of a permanent return to the country only appeals to a minority of them, due to well-identified obstacles.
For Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) who are about to sell a property in the country, the issue of taxes can quickly become a headache. However, a little-known administrative procedure, but particularly useful, makes it possible to anticipate and secure the transaction from a tax point of view. This system offers visibility even before the signing of the final deed of sale.
Morocco has found an alternative to reduce the impact of the European directive regulating the presence of foreign banks on the territory of the European Union (EU) on the flow of transfers of Moroccans living abroad (MRE).
Every summer, Moroccan airports, ports and border crossings welcome thousands of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs), often laden with luggage, gifts, or household items. But while the welcome is warm, the customs process is sometimes less so. Due to a lack of clear information, many travelers make costly, avoidable, and even criminally punishable mistakes.