The Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT), has authorized the installation of a series of information panels aimed at warning road users, particularly Moroccans residing abroad (MREs), of potential dangers. The objective is to improve road safety and promote more responsible driving.
The Marhaba Operation, marking the return to Morocco of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) during the summer, has exceeded all expectations this year. A total of 3.4 million MREs and more than 847,000 vehicles traveled between Spain and Morocco between June 13 and September 15.
Civil Guard agents saved on Sunday a 6-year-old girl who was convulsing in a vehicle that arrived at the port of Almería from Morocco.
The Marhaba Operation marking the return of Moroccans from Europe to Morocco in the summer will end on September 15. Since its start on June 13, more than 3.2 million MREs and nearly 800,000 vehicles have traveled between Spain and Morocco, already exceeding the 2023 figures.
The Spanish authorities have apprehended an individual actively sought by the Belgian justice system. This fugitive, of Moroccan origin, is suspected of having participated in a kidnapping in Antwerp, and was arrested on August 28th at the port of Almería.
In Ceuta, new measures have been taken to better cope with the flow of traffic and facilitate the return of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) by sea to their host countries.
Crossing the border between Morocco and Melilla at Beni Ansar is a real ordeal for Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) who want to return to their country of residence after the end of their summer holidays in Morocco.
The figures are clear: the Marhaba 2024 operation dedicated to Moroccans residing abroad has seen a slight drop in attendance compared to last year.
Maritime companies operating the links between Spain and Morocco have unexpectedly doubled the prices of boat tickets, much to the dismay of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) who are preparing to return to their countries of residence after spending their summer holidays in Morocco.
It is a real blow for Moroccans living abroad (MRE) who have entered the country for the summer vacation: the prices of sea crossings between Morocco and Spain have skyrocketed in recent weeks. A dizzying increase that causes incomprehension and anger.
Vacation departures have turned into a real ordeal with endless traffic jams on several road axes connecting the cities of the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region, as well as within urban areas, caused by the massive influx of Moroccan visitors and Moroccans residing abroad (MREs).
This year, many Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) preferred to enjoy their summer vacation in other European tourist destinations, abandoning Morocco where tourism services (hotels, restaurants and cafes) are overpriced.