Several MRE families claim they discovered, upon arriving at the ports of Algésiras or Tanger Med, that the boat tickets paid for before their departure had not been registered with the shipping companies.
Tanger Med has set its critical threshold for major summer departures. When traffic exceeds 500 vehicles per hour, the port switches to the highest alert level and immediately reinforces the resources deployed to prevent saturation.
Operation Marhaba 2026 confirms a sharp decline in crossings linking Motril to Moroccan ports. While certain routes to Tangier and Nador are holding steady or advancing, connections departing from the Andalusian port are recording spectacular drops since the start of summer.
Tanger Med is changing its rules during Marhaba 2026. Since July 15, access to the passenger terminal is reserved for travelers with a confirmed ticket for the same day.
Morocco’s avocado sector experienced a difficult 2025-2026 season. Production remained below 70,000 tonnes, while exports reached 50,000 tonnes, down approximately 50%.
Tanger Med Passengers has published its 2026 traffic forecasts. The highest passenger volumes are expected in July for arrivals in Morocco and in August for departures.
An investigation is currently targeting a network of companies linked to Turkish businessmen. These firms are suspected of massive customs fraud on goods transiting through the ports of Tangier Med and Casablanca .
Every summer, many MREs drive across Spain to reach Morocco. Most head to Algeciras, Almería or Motril, ports well known to travelers. But another option deserves consideration: Tarifa.
The Moroccan port complex Tanger Med strengthens its lead on the international maritime scene. In the second quarter of 2026, it outpaces its direct Spanish competitors once more , Valencia and Algeciras, in the prestigious UNCTAD ranking.
Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar is becoming a luxury. The ferry fares between Spain and Tangier are reaching historic highs, forcing diaspora families to pay exorbitant sums for a crossing of only 14 kilometers.
The first week of Operation Marhaba 2026 shows mixed results. With a 7.3% drop in travelers compared to 2025, this timid start raises a question: will MREs be fewer this year ?
After strikes that recently disrupted maritime links between Tarifa and Tanger Ville, traffic is resuming normally. Authorities are working to correct past malfunctions and streamline the reception of millions of travelers expected this summer.