Operation Marhaba

Morocco’s Border Closure Threatens Annual ’Operation Marhaba’ for Second Year

18 April 2021

Morocco has closed its land borders with Ceuta and Melilla since March 2020 due to the health crisis, which did not allow the holding of the Marhaba Operation last year. There (…)

Ceuta and Melilla Anxious Over Potential Exclusion from Morocco’s Marhaba 2021 Transit Plan

17 April 2021

While no official decision has been communicated by the Moroccan government, concern is growing among the authorities of Ceuta and Melilla, who fear the exclusion of the two (…)

Uncertainty Surrounds Morocco’s Marhaba Operation 2021 as Official Details Remain Unclear

14 April 2021

Morocco has still not provided official information on the organization of the Marhaba Operation 2021. This lack of communication is worrying on the Ceuta side.

Morocco Considers Border Reopening for Marhaba Operation, Pending Vaccination Progress

13 April 2021

Morocco could reopen its borders if the vaccination rate is high in the kingdom as in Spain in order to allow the organization of the Marhaba Operation. But nothing is certain (…)

Morocco May Bypass Spanish Enclaves for Summer Diaspora Return Operation

12 April 2021

As part of the organization of the Marhaba Operation this year, Morocco does not intend to transit through Ceuta and Melilla the thousands of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs), (…)

Morocco Prepares Sea Routes for Diaspora’s Summer Return Amid Travel Restrictions

6 April 2021

Morocco is gearing up for the organization of the Marhaba Operation 2021, after the cancellation of last year’s edition for health reasons. The authorities would opt for the (…)

Ceuta Officials Hesitant to Reopen Border for Annual Moroccan Transit Operation Amid COVID Concerns

28 March 2021

The local authorities in Ceuta seem less enthusiastic about opening the border to allow the organization of Operation Marhaba this year.

Algeciras Port Prepares for Potential Resumption of Morocco-Spain Summer Transit Operation

23 March 2021

Pending the official announcement by Morocco and Spain of the organization of Operation Marhaba 2021, the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) is already preparing for (…)

Morocco Plans to Reopen Borders for Diaspora’s Summer Return

21 March 2021

The Moroccan government wants to organize the Marhaba 2021 operation next summer. It has already informed the Spanish authorities.

Algeciras Port Chief Optimistic for Return of Moroccan Diaspora Transit Operation

21 March 2021

The President of the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA), Gerardo Landaluce, hopes that the Marhaba Operation will take place this year, despite the ongoing health (…)