Algeciras halts trucks to make way for MREs
3 August 2026
Faced with the massive arrival of MREs heading to Morocco, the port of Algeciras temporarily suspended the boarding of freight trucks in order to reserve more space for cars on (…)
Operation Marhaba
Tanger Med Red Alert: 500 Vehicles Per Hour Threshold
24 July 2026
Tanger Med has set its critical threshold for major summer departures. When traffic exceeds 500 vehicles per hour, the port switches to the highest alert level and immediately (…)
Marhaba 2026 MRE traffic Motril port decline
21 July 2026
Operation Marhaba 2026 confirms a sharp decline in crossings linking Motril to Moroccan ports. While certain routes to Tangier and Nador are holding steady or advancing, (…)
Tanger Med MRE Access Rules Marhaba 2026 Port
16 July 2026
Tanger Med is changing its rules during Marhaba 2026. Since July 15, access to the passenger terminal is reserved for travelers with a confirmed ticket for the same day.
Moroccan Expats Overpay Boat Fares Morocco Transport Crisis
15 July 2026
A parliament member alerts on the high cost of maritime crossings to Morocco, particularly during the Marhaba operation. She calls on the government to act on prices and (…)
Tanger Med Summer 2026 Peak Days MRE Travel Guide
15 July 2026
Tanger Med Passengers has published its 2026 traffic forecasts. The highest passenger volumes are expected in July for arrivals in Morocco and in August for departures.
Morocco MRE Summer 2024: Record Arrivals Expected
14 July 2026
Morocco is preparing for a new surge in MRE arrivals this summer. After nearly 3 million passengers and 700,000 cars last year, authorities expect growth of 7 to 10%.
Tarifa Traffic Crisis: MREs and Tourism Overwhelm Spanish City
13 July 2026
The Spanish city of Tarifa is once again saturated at the height of summer. Between massive tourism and Operation Marhaba (MREs), traffic becomes difficult, much to the dismay (…)
MRE Morocco Route AP-7 Police Checks Overloaded Vehicles
12 July 2026
Motorists heading to Morocco must monitor their vehicle’s weight and condition. On the AP-7, Catalan police are intensifying checks against overloading and dangerous cargo (…)
MRE Summer Boom: Nador and Saïdia Economy Thrives
11 July 2026
The return of MREs gives summer a boost in the Oriental region. In Nador, Saïdia and neighboring cities, restaurants, cafés, shops, hotels and beaches are already benefiting (…)