Morocco
Moroccan Expats Face Strict Rules for Temporary Vehicle Import: What You Need to Know
The Moroccan customs administration defines a precise regulatory framework for the temporary admission (AT) of vehicles by Moroccans residing abroad (MRE).
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Moroccan Living Abroad
Spain
Madrid Cop Arrested: Neck Restraint Leads to Death of Moroccan Man in Alleged Phone Theft
A municipal police officer in Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid) has been arrested for having immobilized by the neck a young man of Moroccan origin whom he accuses of having stolen his mobile phone, resulting in his death.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils Plan to Streamline Services for Diaspora: Marhaba Operation Gets Digital Upgrade
In addition to the warm welcome that Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) receive at ports, airports, and border crossings, there is also a need to simplify the administrative procedures for them during their stay in Morocco as part of the Marhaba operation.
Morocco
Jamel Debbouze at 50: Comedy Star's Lavish Parisian Life and Abandoned Suburban Dream
The Franco-Moroccan comedian Jamel Debbouze, 50 years old, owns a luxurious apartment in an upscale neighborhood in Paris, where he lives with his wife, journalist Mélissa Theuriau, and their two children.
Morocco
Moroccan Prodigy Shakes Wall Street: 29-Year-Old 'Wolf of Nasdaq' Manages $3.8 Billion Empire in Dubai
Hasnae Taleb, a 29-year-old Moroccan, is a key figure in global high finance. The young woman holds a portfolio of over $3.8 billion in assets at the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Morocco
Moroccan Diaspora Outraged: Soaring Travel Costs Threaten Summer Homecoming Tradition
Des Marocains résidant à l’étranger (MRE) dénoncent la cherté des prix des billets d’avion et de bateau en cette période où ils sont nombreux à rentrer au Maroc dans le cadre de l’opération Marhaba.
France
Activist Mother Exposes Racism and Violence Against Immigrant Families in French Suburbs
In her book "The Power of Mothers: Towards a Revolutionary Subject" published in 2020, the Franco-Moroccan political scientist and activist Fatima Ouassak denounces the "de-infantilization" of racialized children and the violence against mothers in the working-class neighborhoods of the Paris suburbs.
Morocco
Franco-Moroccan Filmmaker's Debut Road Trip Movie Captures Nostalgia and Family Tensions
"On the Road of Dad", the first feature film by Franco-Moroccan Nabil Aitakkaouali, co-directed with Canal+ consultant and documentary filmmaker Olivier Dacourt, was released in theaters this Wednesday.
Morocco
Moroccan Expats Face Complex Tax Rates in Real Estate Investments Back Home
Acquiring real estate in Morocco is a lifetime project for some, particularly Moroccans residing abroad (MREs), whether for a secondary residence or an investment.
Spain
Operation Marhaba Kicks Off with Mixed Results as Thousands Cross to North Africa
More than 11,400 Moroccans from Europe and 3,000 vehicles transited through the ports of Cadiz, Algeciras and Tarifa on June 15, the start date of Operation Marhaba.
Morocco
Morocco Eases Vehicle Scrapping Rules for Tourists: New Customs Procedure Unveiled
The entry of a vehicle into Morocco under the temporary admission (AT) regime implies a legal obligation for its owner: its re-export outside the territory within the allotted time.
Morocco
Morocco Cracks Down on Bureaucratic Delays, Targets Corruption in Local Government
The Ministry of the Interior has instructed the walis and governors, the presidents of the municipal councils, to address the significant delays in processing citizens’ requests, particularly those of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs).