Operation Marhaba is set to break records this summer. From June 15 to September 15, more than 3.5 million travelers will head to Morocco. To manage this massive transit, authorities are deploying an unprecedented human and technological system.
As summer approaches, the Port of Sète is multiplying its connections. Morocco remains the flagship destination of this booming hub , which is attracting more and more travelers from western France.
Facing the complexity of new European border rules, Moroccan international road transporters are announcing a twenty-four-hour strike on May 5. This protest movement will particularly target the critical flows at the Port of Tanger Med.
In its annual report, Amnesty International paints an alarming global picture, denouncing the "cowardice" of leaders in the face of conflicts. The organization nevertheless highlights rare glimmers of hope, driven notably by citizen and union mobilization, particularly in Morocco.
Far from reassuring diplomatic discourse, the Spanish general staff is openly concerned about the vulnerability of Ceuta and Melilla . Facing multifaceted pressure from Morocco, military experts are demanding urgent reinforcement of the defense of these strategic enclaves.
Facing regional tensions and to secure the Strait of Gibraltar, Morocco is considering acquiring a submarine fleet. While a South Korean report mentions a delivery in 2027, experts urge caution regarding this ambitious project.
Tanger Med port generates strong economic activity, but causes daily traffic jams. Residents denounce the lack of adequate road infrastructure, a situation particularly concerning as the summer Marhaba operation dedicated to MREs approaches.
For summer 2026, the GNV shipping company is deploying two next-generation vessels between Genoa and Tangier Med. A significant boost for Operation Marhaba, offering greater comfort and a reduced ecological footprint for Moroccans living in Europe.
Since 2005, infrastructure has generated 20% of Moroccan growth according to the IMF. The country is accelerating its investments to reach 12% of GDP annually by 2030, aiming for a major economic leap despite the challenges related to public debt.
Faced with tensions in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz , maritime transport giants are diverting their ships around the Cape of Good Hope. This strategic reconfiguration strengthens the major logistical role of the Tanger Med port.
Morocco’s foreign trade is experiencing an unprecedented logistical crisis at the beginning of 2026. Hit by poor weather conditions in the first quarter and the military escalation in the Middle East, the Kingdom’s main ports are facing massive congestion that is paralyzing imports and disrupting delivery schedules.
Faced with Morocco’s advantageous taxation, the Andalusian region of Campo de Gibraltar is urging Madrid to demand from Brussels the status of Special Economic Zone (SEZ ) to remain competitive.