Morocco Border Chaos: MRE Waiting Times Spark Urgent Reform Calls

No more misunderstandings during baggage inspections. The Zeghanghane office of the Moroccan League for the Defense of Human Rights demands the installation of clearly visible signage at the border crossing. These signs must precisely list the articles and personal effects allowed or prohibited when crossing, both towards Melilla and towards Nador province. This transparency aims to streamline inspections and "avoid friction that can result from lack of information," based on Article 27 of the Constitution relating to access to information.

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This clarification proves essential given the exceptional human flows generated by the annual Marhaba campaign. Currently, travelers suffer extreme congestion and endless waiting times. These conditions heavily penalize families, particularly children, women, and elderly people. The association recalls that improving services remains fundamental to guarantee the constitutional right to freedom of movement, defined by Article 24, in strict respect of human dignity.

To eradicate these traffic bottlenecks, an urgent operational overhaul is being demanded. The governor of Nador province is directly called upon to order the permanent opening of four crossing lanes, 24 hours a day. Unlike current operations restricted to specific hours, this measure would drastically accelerate verification procedures and document stamping during peak traffic periods.

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Beyond the purely administrative aspect, the urgency is also logistical. The development of covered and shaded spaces, access to drinking water, and the provision of clean sanitary facilities constitute absolute priorities. According to correspondence sent to local authorities, implementing these proactive measures conditions the overall success of this massive influx of Moroccan expatriates. The League takes this opportunity to commend the efforts already made by provincial authorities in managing local issues.