Operation Marhaba

Morocco Eases Entry Rules for Expats from ’B List’ Countries, PCR Test Still Required

13 June 2021

MREs from countries on the B list no longer need prior authorization to enter Morocco. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and (…)

Maritime Travel Costs Surge as Morocco Reopens Borders for Expats

13 June 2021

While Morocco has decided to reopen its borders as of Tuesday, June 15 to facilitate the return of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) this summer, obstacles are emerging in their (…)

King Mohammed VI Orders Affordable Travel for Moroccan Expats Returning Home

13 June 2021

King Mohammed VI has ordered all players in the air and maritime transport sector to charge reasonable prices in order to facilitate the return of Moroccans residing abroad.

Morocco’s Port Exclusion Costs Spanish Companies $500 Million in Transit Revenue

10 June 2021

The cancellation of the Marhaba Operation will have a severe economic impact on Spanish companies in the strait. Losses are estimated at around 500 million euros.

Morocco’s Tourism Sector Rebounds as Domestic Travel Resumes, Awaits Diaspora Influx

9 June 2021

Domestic tourism is gradually resuming in Morocco. With the easing of restrictive measures, Moroccans do not hesitate to take a few trips to the cities in the south of the (…)

Spain Respects Morocco’s Decision to Cancel Annual Migrant Return Operation Amid COVID-19 Concerns

9 June 2021

The Spanish government indicated on Tuesday that it respects Morocco’s decision to cancel for the second consecutive time, and for health reasons, the Marhaba 2021 operation.

Morocco Reopens Borders: Vaccination Required for Outbound Travel to Select Countries

9 June 2021

Najlae Benmbarek, director of public diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provided details on the reopening of Morocco’s borders, scheduled for Tuesday, June 15.

Spain Faces $500 Million Loss as Morocco Excludes It from Annual Migrant Return Operation

9 June 2021

Spain’s exclusion from the annual Marhaba 2021 operation is causing huge profits losses for Spanish companies. They are calling on their political leaders to put pressure on (…)

Moroccan Diaspora in Belgium Rushes to Book Flights as Morocco Eases Travel Restrictions

9 June 2021

Belgian-Moroccans welcome Morocco’s decision to facilitate the return of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). They are eager to return to the kingdom.

Almería Port Ready for Moroccan Travelers Despite Exclusion from Marhaba Operation

8 June 2021

The president of the Port Authority of Almería (APA), Jesús Caicedo, surprised by the decision of the Moroccan government to exclude Spanish ports again this year from the (…)