Can Spain really “switch off” Morocco’s economy?
11 August 2026
A Spanish newspaper presents the electrical cables linking the two countries as Morocco’s “umbilical cord” and claims they could “switch off” its economy. The reality of this (…)
Tarifa
Algeciras halts trucks to make way for MREs
3 August 2026
Faced with the massive arrival of MREs heading to Morocco, the port of Algeciras temporarily suspended the boarding of freight trucks in order to reserve more space for cars on (…)
Marhaba 2026 MRE traffic Motril port decline
21 July 2026
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, (…)
Spain Morocco Orcas Attacks Boaters Strait Gibraltar
16 July 2026
Encounters between orcas and boats are multiplying between Morocco and Spain. Faced with this increase, Spanish authorities are launching a new prevention campaign and urging (…)
Tarifa Traffic Crisis: MREs and Tourism Overwhelm Spanish City
13 July 2026
The Spanish city of Tarifa is once again saturated at the height of summer. Between massive tourism and Operation Marhaba (MREs), traffic becomes difficult, much to the dismay (…)
Morocco Time Change: Ferry Paradox Between Tarifa and Tangier
6 July 2026
Morocco’s return to GMT will create an unprecedented time gap with Spain during summer. Between Tarifa and Tangier, a crossing of approximately one hour could display an (…)
Spanish Port Alternative to Tanger Med for MRE Travelers
30 June 2026
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 (…)
Morocco MREs 2026 Fewer Travelers Marhaba Operation
22 June 2026
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?
Marhaba 2026 Ferry Reservations Surge Early - Top Routes
17 June 2026
The importance of advance planning marks the start of Operation Marhaba 2026 (MREs). For departures between Europe and Morocco, three specific maritime crossings concentrate (…)
Morocco Tackles Expat Queues Marhaba 2026
17 June 2026
After strikes that recently disrupted maritime links between Tarifa and Tanger Ville, traffic is resuming normally. Authorities are working to correct past malfunctions and (…)