Morocco
New Reception Center Opens in Rabat for Moroccan Expatriates During Summer Return
As part of the Marhaba 2023 operation, the Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Living Abroad has inaugurated a reception center in Rabat.
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Operation Marhaba
Morocco
Morocco Cuts Ferry Prices by 20% for Expatriates Traveling Home This Summer
The increase in ferry ticket prices between Morocco and Spain is causing concern among Moroccans living abroad (MRE), many of whom are going to Morocco this year to see their loved ones. The Moroccan Minister of Transport and Logistics, Mohammed Abdeljalil, spoke on the issue during the session at the House of Representatives.
Spain
Moroccan Expat Travel to Spain Dips in Annual Summer Migration
This year’s Operation Strait Crossing (OPE), launched on June 15, records a slight decrease in the number of passengers and vehicles crossing the Strait of Gibraltar, compared to last year.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Complaint Center for Expatriates During Summer Return
The Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Living Abroad (MRE) has already activated its reception and follow-up center to receive complaints from them this summer and help them find solutions to their concerns as part of the Marhaba Operation 2023.
Morocco
Morocco Sees 28% Surge in Diaspora Arrivals as Eid al-Adha Approaches
A 28% increase in the number of arrivals of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) has been observed since the launch of the Marhaba Operation, according to Mohamed Abdeljalil, the Minister of Transport and Logistics, in the House of Councillors, who also spoke about the rise in boat ticket prices .
Morocco
Ferry Prices Surge for Moroccan Diaspora's Summer Return, Sparking Concerns
The price of ferry tickets leaving Spanish ports to the port of Tanger-Med has increased at the start of the summer season when many Moroccans in Europe use this channel to return to Morocco. The Moroccan authorities fear a protest from the latter.
Spain
Record-Breaking Summer Travel: Over 275,000 Passengers Cross from Spain to Morocco
Since the launch of the Strait Crossing Operation (OPE) on June 15, nearly 275,000 passengers and 68,000 vehicles have embarked from the Spanish ports towards Morocco, according to data provided by the Spanish Civil Protection.
Spain
Record Surge in Moroccan Expats Crossing to North Africa for Annual Homecoming
The flow of Moroccans from Europe passing through Algeciras to go to Morocco as part of the Marhaba Operation has increased considerably compared to last year, reaching nearly 70,000 in just two weeks.
Spain
Melilla Residents Face Hours-Long Border Delays as Morocco Tightens Crossing
Spanish journalist Ignacio Cembrero reported differential treatment at the border between Spain and Morocco. Those living in Melilla would have experienced, he said, very long delays (up to 10 hours) while Moroccans living abroad leaving Morocco were able to make the crossing in only 90 minutes.
Morocco
Record 3 Million Moroccan Expatriates Expected to Return for Summer Homecoming
This year, the Marhaba 2023 operation dedicated to welcoming Moroccans residing abroad coincides with Eid Al Adha, giving even more meaning to the reunions. In total, some 3 million MREs are expected to return to Morocco this summer.
Spain
Malaga Port Gears Up for Annual Moroccan Diaspora Transit Operation
For a few days now, Moroccans from Europe have been allowed to embark, with or without vehicles, from the port of Malaga to Melilla as part of the Marhaba Operation.
Spain
Record 20,000+ Passengers Arrive in Algeciras for Morocco Transit Operation
The port of Algeciras recorded the arrival of 20,785 passengers and 5,121 vehicles on Saturday as part of the Marhaba 2023 Operation. Since June 15, the start date of the Operation, 37,154 vehicles have already transited to Morocco, an increase of 58.5% compared to last year.