COVID-19 Border Closures Separate Moroccan Families as Summer Reunions Canceled
3 July 2020
Due to Covid-19, the return of thousands of Moroccans to their country of origin to reunite with their loved ones is threatened this year.
Operation Marhaba
Moroccan Expats Stranded at Spanish Border, Await Reopening to Return Home
3 July 2020
Moroccans residing in France are blocked in Ceuta, unable to reach Morocco as the borders remain closed. They hope for a reopening next week to reunite with their loved ones.
Spain Prepared for Moroccan Transit Operation, Awaits Border Decision
3 July 2020
While Morocco has canceled the 2020 edition of the Marhaba operation, Spain has announced its readiness to welcome Moroccan nationals in transit on its territory. The Iberian (…)
Algeciras Closes Free Parking Lot Used by Moroccan Travelers Ahead of Potential Border Reopening
2 July 2020
As of Sunday, July 5 at 6:00 a.m., the free parking lot of Llano Amarillo (Algeciras), usually used by Moroccans from different European countries, will be closed.
Morocco Plans to Reopen Borders in July, Boosting Tourism Hopes
27 June 2020
The opening of borders is taking shape in Morocco. After having long closed its land, air and sea borders due to the coronavirus pandemic, Morocco is preparing to reopen them (…)
Morocco Halts Annual Diaspora Return Program Amid COVID-19 Concerns
27 June 2020
The epidemiological situation in Morocco is not yet reassuring. It compromises the return of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) and deals a blow to the activities of tourism (…)
Morocco-Spain Border Uncertainty Leaves Diaspora Travel Plans in Limbo
26 June 2020
The transit operation for Moroccans residing abroad, envisaged by the Moroccan and Spanish governments, is still uncertain. Spain claims it is ready, while Morocco has canceled (…)
Morocco’s Foreign Ministry Sends Mixed Signals on 2020 Diaspora Return Plan
25 June 2020
In 48 hours, the Marhaba 2020 operation was the subject of two contradictory speeches from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad.
Moroccan Expats Allowed Summer Return Under Strict COVID-19 Conditions
24 June 2020
Although the Marhaba 2020 operation is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) can return to the country during the summer period. The Minister (…)
Morocco Cancels Annual Diaspora Welcome Program Amid COVID-19 Concerns
22 June 2020
The epidemiological situation in Morocco has not yet improved. Faced with this equation, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, has canceled the Marhaba 2020 (…)