As thousands of Moroccans residing abroad transit to Morocco, as part of Operation Marhaba, the ports of southern Spain are placed under high surveillance. Frontex mobilizes specialists from 15 countries to combat cross-border trafficking.
The Moroccan customs administration applies quite strict regulations concerning the importation of goods into the territory. To avoid confiscations and infractions, it is essential for travelers, especially Moroccans residing abroad, to know the list of strictly prohibited products and those subject to prior authorizations.
Ariane, a 28-year-old Franco-Moroccan, has filed a complaint for sexual assault and rape against her ex-husband of Moroccan origin whom she was forced to marry in July 2015 in Morocco, just a month after her 18th birthday.
With transfers estimated at 12 billion dollars (about 118 billion dirhams), Morocco ranks third among African countries benefiting from remittances from its diaspora, behind Egypt and Nigeria.
Moroccan regulations allow travelers, particularly Moroccans residing abroad (MRE), to import medications intended for their personal use during a temporary stay. This legal framework aims to reconcile individuals’ therapeutic needs with public health requirements and customs control. To comply, it is necessary to respect a set of specific conditions.
Operation Marhaba 2025 has been launched. Morocco and Spain have mobilized unprecedented human and logistical resources to facilitate the return of Moroccans residing abroad this summer.
The Belgian cyclist, Remco Evenepoel, now has his Moroccan wife on his skin. He has just tattooed her first name Oumaïma "Oumi".
William Charif, the 22-year-old man who drove his car into the crowd after the France-Morocco World Cup match on December 14, 2022, in the La Paillade neighborhood of Montpellier, killing Aymen, a 13-year-old teenager, will remain in prison until his trial scheduled for late October. This was decided by the Montpellier Court of Appeal on Tuesday.
The life of a Moroccan residing in Belgium took a turn during lockdown. Today, he finds himself in court for physical violence against his wife and children.
Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) benefit, during their temporary stays in Morocco, from a specific customs regime for their personal effects, that of temporary admission. This system allows them to import goods duty-free and tax-free, provided they comply with a precise regulatory framework defined by the customs administration.
The Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity launches this Tuesday the Operation Marhaba marking the return of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) and especially from Europe, to the kingdom during the summer.
Moroccans residing abroad, specifically those from the Rif region, have launched a boycott campaign against Armas , whom they criticize for remaining silent since the disappearance of young Moroccan Marouane El Mokadem, who boarded one of the Spanish company’s ships on May 24, 2024, departing from Beni Ensar and bound for the port of Motril.