The 2026 edition of the Marhaba operation starts this Wednesday, June 10 to oversee the summer return of Moroccans residing abroad. Until September 15, a vast assistance network will be deployed between Europe and Morocco .
The Africa Morocco Link company successfully completed the technical voyage of its new connection between Nador and Almería . A decisive step before the official launch of this highly anticipated route for the next Operation Marhaba (MRE).
The Andalusian Institute of Statistics reveals a major demographic shift in southern Spain . The name Mohamed now ranks among the most common, illustrating the growing establishment of communities from Moroccan immigration.
For the 2026 Strait Crossing Operation (Marhaba), the Spanish port of Almería will install thousands of square meters of shaded areas. This development aims to protect travelers heading to North Africa during their wait.
After two years marked by drought, Morocco is preparing for an exceptional watermelon season . Thanks to generous rainfall and the lifting of production restrictions, volumes are expected to be massive for European markets.
In 2025, Spanish imports of cucumbers reached new heights, driven by the overwhelming dominance of Moroccan production. The Kingdom now supplies more than seven out of ten cucumbers purchased by its Iberian neighbor.
The Muslim population now represents 5% of the inhabitants in Spain, driven by strong demographic dynamics. A recent study reveals that nearly two-thirds of immigrants are originally from Morocco.
The investigating court of El Ejido (Almería) has issued an international arrest warrant against the alleged murderer of a 35-year-old woman, stabbed to death in broad daylight in La Mojonera (Almería) on October 2nd. The suspect is said to have fled to Morocco.
The Spanish anti-drug police (UDYCO) seized 15.36 tons of Moroccan hashish, hidden in watermelons and plastic potatoes, in the port of Almeria. In total, eight people were arrested, including five in Almeria and three in Torremolinos.
The Civil Guard arrested a 31-year-old man in El Ejido (Almería) for speeding with a Moroccan-registered car on a highway near Motril.
A passenger on the Volcán de Timanfaya ship of the Trasmediterranea company, which was operating the route between Almería and Melilla, fell overboard on Monday. Maritime rescuers continue the search to find him. An investigation has been opened.
Morocco is still searching for Marouan El Mokadem, a Moroccan who has been missing since May 24, 2024, after boarding a ferry bound for the port of Motril.