Spain
New Helicopter Service to Link Spain and Morocco: Algeciras-Tangier Route Launching Soon
A regular helicopter line between Algeciras (Spain) and Tangier and Tetouan (Morocco) should soon be established.
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Algeciras
Spain
Ticket System Glitches Threaten Annual Morocco-Spain Ferry Operation for Expats
Malfunctions are noted in the sale of tickets to Moroccans residing abroad wishing to travel to Morocco from the port of Algeciras as part of the Marhaba 2022 operation. This is revealed by parliamentary reports transmitted to the government authorities.
Spain
Over 50,000 Moroccan Expats Return Home in First Week of Annual 'Marhaba' Operation
The Marhaba Operation 2022, which started on June 15, recorded the passage of more than 50,000 Moroccans living abroad and 15,000 vehicles from Spanish ports to Morocco in one week.
Spain
Moroccan Man Dies After Being Set on Fire in Spanish City of Algeciras
The Spanish police have managed to identify the young man found burned alive on a construction site in early May in Algeciras, who eventually died. The victim, of Moroccan origin, did not have any clothing or documents on him to identify him.
Spain
Moroccan Diaspora Return Operation Begins Slowly, Surge Expected in July
The Marhaba 2022 Operation started on June 15. For this first post-Covid edition, travelers are required to buy their tickets online before arriving at the ports of Algeciras and Tarifa, which account for 70% of passenger movements each year as part of this Operation. But for now, the influx is low.
Spain
Record Freight Traffic Surge Between Algeciras and Tanger Med Ports
Freight traffic between the port of Algeciras and the port of Tanger Med recorded a record level of activity in May 2022, with a total of 9.7 million tons of total traffic (+7.5%) and 407,000 TEUs (+5.5%).
Spain
Over 11,000 Moroccan Expats Return Home in First Days of Marhaba 2022 Operation
Since the launch of the Marhaba Operation on June 15, 11,096 Moroccans from Europe and 3,543 vehicles have already crossed Spain to Morocco, according to data from the Spanish Ministry of the Interior.
Spain
Massive Traffic Jams Expected as Morocco-Spain Border Reopens for Summer Travel
The Marhaba Operation starts this Wednesday in Spain, after two years of cancellation. Long lines of vehicles will be recorded at the border with Morocco, which has planned to increase the number of entries.
Spain
Massive Morocco-Europe Migration Operation Resumes After Two-Year Hiatus
The Marhaba Operation, the largest migratory movement between Europe and Morocco, starts this Wednesday, June 15, after two years of cancellation. More than 15,000 Spanish security forces personnel have been mobilized for the occasion.
Spain
Morocco Prepares for Smooth 'Marhaba 2022' Transit as Diaspora Returns Home
The Consul General of Morocco in Algeciras, Mohamed Rafaoui, reviewed the actions taken so far by the Moroccan and Spanish authorities to prepare the Marhaba Operation 2022, which promises to be exceptional.
Spain
Algeciras Police Seek Reinforcements for Expected Surge in Moroccan Travelers
The Jupol police union has demanded that the Ministry of the Interior urgently send reinforcement officers to the Algeciras police station in order to manage the large influx of MRE during the Marhaba Operation, which starts on June 15.
Spain
Trasmediterránea Boosts Fleet for Algeciras-Tanger Med Route in 2022 Marhaba Operation
The shipping company Trasmediterránea has presented its fleet plan for the Marhaba Operation 2022. Three ships are planned to serve the route between Algeciras and Tanger Med.