Morocco
Massive Exodus: 10,000 Moroccans Flood Ceuta Border in Summer Rush Home
Last weekend, some 8,000 Moroccans from Europe and 2,000 vehicles transited through Ceuta each day, creating a massive traffic jam at the Tarajal border.
Topic
Operation Marhaba
Spain
Moroccan Diaspora Faces "Humiliating" Border Ordeal: Calls for Urgent Reform at Melilla Crossing
Every summer, members of the Moroccan community residing abroad report difficult crossing conditions at the Melilla border crossing. They report significant congestion, lack of organization, and long waiting periods, a situation that unfortunately repeats itself during the summer transit peak.
Morocco
Economic Squeeze Drives Moroccan Diaspora Away: Summer Tourism Takes Unexpected Hit
A decrease in the influx of Moroccans residing abroad is observed this summer in Morocco, particularly in the northern regions. This trend, reported by merchants and residents, is corroborated by lower than expected activity on port platforms such as Tanger Med. This phenomenon runs counter to the official forecasts that announced an exceptional summer season, particularly due to its coincidence with the festivities of the Throne Feast.
Morocco
Moroccan Tourism Slump: Expats Shun Overpriced Beaches for Affordable European Getaways
Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) are scarce this summer on the deserted beaches and in the hotels. A situation that worries tourism professionals.
Spain
Algeciras Port Strike Averted: Marhaba Operation Saved for Moroccan Travelers
The employees of the port of Algeciras who were planning to go on strike from July 20th onwards, have reached an agreement with the port authorities and have cancelled their movement. Good news for Moroccans living in Europe who transit through this port to reach Morocco in the summer, as part of the Marhaba Operation.
Morocco
Maritime Chaos: FRS Ferry Delay Strands 1,200 Moroccan Travelers in Algeciras Port
The maritime company FRS has undermined the efforts made by Morocco and Spain for the success of the Marhaba operation marking the return of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE). Its ferry connecting the port of Algeciras to the port of Tanger Med has experienced a huge delay.
Morocco
Dramatic Mid-Sea Rescue: Moroccan Expat Airlifted After Heart Attack on Barcelona-Bound Ferry
Taken ill with a heart attack on a GNV ship, coming from Barcelona and bound for the port of Beni Ansar, a Moroccan residing abroad (MRE) was evacuated by a medical helicopter on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Morocco
Record-Breaking Marhaba 2025: Moroccan Exodus Surges as Spain-Morocco Traffic Soars
The Marhaba Operation marking the return of Moroccans from Europe to Morocco is recording a huge success. This is evidenced by the strong increase in traffic between the kingdom and Spain.
Spain
Port of Algeciras Strike Threatens Summer Travel for Moroccan Diaspora
Des employés du port d’Algésiras ont annoncé une grève d’un mois à partir du 20 juillet prochain, en pleine Opération Marhaba marquant le retour des Marocains d’Europe vers le Maroc via les ports andalous.
Morocco
Border Chaos: Moroccan Expats Face Hours-Long Waits at Bab Sebta Crossing
Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) passing through the Bab Sebta border post as part of the Marhaba operation are forced to wait several hours before crossing.
Spain
Melilla Port Chief Slams Morocco's 'Deliberate Strategy' in Summer Travel Crisis
The president of the Port Authority of Melilla, Manuel Angel Quevedo, has denounced what he considers to be a deliberate strategy by Morocco to prevent the traffic of Moroccans in Europe who choose to pass through Melilla to reach Nador as part of the Marhaba Operation.
Spain
MRE: A ferry misses its maneuver and damages the port of Algeciras
The port of Algeciras (Cadiz), one of the favorites of Moroccans in Europe in transit to Morocco as part of the Marhaba Operation, was forced to block its activities at one of its four berths due to the collision of a ferry against its barriers.