Morocco Reopens Sea Routes for Diaspora: Entry Guidelines Announced
9 April 2022
Awaited for more than two years by Moroccans residing abroad, entry into Morocco is now possible by sea via Spain. However, provisional conditions are in place.
Operation Marhaba
Morocco-Spain Maritime Links Restored, Easing Travel for Diaspora
8 April 2022
It is now official. Following the visit of the President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchez, to Morocco, it was decided to immediately restore the maritime links between (…)
Spanish Ports Anticipate Resumption of Morocco Ferry Service After Sanchez Visit
7 April 2022
The ports of Algeciras and Tarifa, through which the majority of Moroccans in Europe pass to reach their country in the summer as part of Operation Marhaba, are eagerly (…)
Morocco Resumes ’Operation Marhaba’ Ferry Service, Reuniting Andalusian Families
29 March 2022
Moroccans residing in Andalusia are happy since the announcement of the upcoming resumption of Operation Marhaba, the 2020 and 2021 editions of which had been canceled by (…)
Morocco-Spain Maritime Borders May Reopen as Companies Prepare for Summer Travel Season
29 March 2022
Pending an official decision, companies are preparing for the reopening of Moroccan maritime borders with Ceuta and Melilla and for the Marhaba Operation dedicated to MREs.
Spain’s Algeciras Port Eager for Morocco Ties to Boost Passenger Traffic
28 March 2022
The president of the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA), Gerardo Landaluce, hopes that the upcoming visit to Morocco of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel (…)
Spain and Morocco to Discuss Reopening Borders, Resuming Marhaba Operation
27 March 2022
The warming of relations between Spain and Morocco could favor the reopening of the Moroccan maritime borders with Ceuta and Melilla, and therefore the Marhaba Operation (…)
Algeciras Port Anticipates Reopening of Spain-Morocco Maritime Routes After Two-Year Closure
25 March 2022
The port of Algeciras is eagerly awaiting the reopening of maritime borders with Morocco, now that Spain’s change of position on the Sahara has opened a "new stage" in the (…)
Spanish Port of Algeciras Prepares for Return of Moroccan Diaspora Transit Operation
24 March 2022
The president of the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA), Gerardo Landaluce, expressed his satisfaction on Thursday with the announced resumption of passenger (…)
Spain to Reopen Moroccan Borders and Resume Ferry Services for Expats
24 March 2022
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares will travel to Rabat on April 1 to strengthen the bilateral relationship with Morocco. In particular, this trip will allow the (…)