Morocco summer travel crisis: MRE crossings face ship shortage

The summer travel puzzle is resurfacing. To anticipate the massive flow of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE), parliamentarians are demanding solid guarantees on maritime supply. The Istiqlal group is formally pressing Minister Abdessamad Kayouh to control shipping companies. The objective is to ensure they deploy sufficient additional routes in the face of exploding demand. The route connecting Barcelona to Nador crystallizes the urgency, as this line faces massive pressure during peak periods.

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Beyond the shortage of boats, access to reservations for June and July has become a nightmare. Elected officials point to logistical gaps that block advance ticket purchases, a situation that favors completely unjustified fare increases and creates overcrowding.