Morocco
Young Moroccan-Dutch Man Dies After Food Poisoning in Nador
An 18-year-old from a Moroccan-Dutch family died in the Nador region after a family outing. Several relatives reportedly suffered from food poisoning. An autopsy has been ordered.
Topic
Moroccan Living Abroad
Morocco
Morocco MRE Summer 2024: Record Arrivals Expected
Morocco is preparing for a new surge in MRE arrivals this summer. After nearly 3 million passengers and 700,000 cars last year , authorities expect growth of 7 to 10%.
Morocco
MRE Tax Data Safe: Morocco Clarifies Fiscal Exchange Bill
Fouzi Lekjaa assures that the bill on the exchange of tax information does not target Moroccan residents abroad. The text concerns large multinationals, not the tax data of MREs.
Belgium
Moroccan Disability Allowance Belgium: 90-Day Rule Explained
Moroccans in Belgium who receive a disability allowance must be careful before a prolonged stay or permanent departure to Morocco. Belgian rules distinguish between vacations, absences of more than 90 days, and settling abroad.
Spain
Tarifa Traffic Crisis: MREs and Tourism Overwhelm Spanish City
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 of local merchants.
Spain
Morocco travel unemployment fine Spain 3500 euros
A man receiving unemployment benefits in Spain was sanctioned after an undeclared stay in Morocco to the State Public Employment Service (SEPE ). The court reduced the penalty, but he will still lose three months of benefits.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc summer 2026 seats MRE travel expansion
Royal Air Maroc is significantly strengthening its summer program for 2026. The airline plans nearly 8.2 million seats and 86 destinations, with a particular focus on supporting the travel of Moroccans living abroad .
Morocco
Diaspora card payments Morocco: hidden fees and exchange costs
Moroccans living abroad (diaspora) who use their card during their holidays in Morocco may see their budget increase due to exchange fees and withdrawal charges. Paying in euros, repeated small withdrawals or automatic conversion: several seemingly harmless operations can ultimately prove costly.
Spain
MRE Morocco Route AP-7 Police Checks Overloaded Vehicles
Motorists heading to Morocco must monitor their vehicle’s weight and condition. On the AP-7, Catalan police are intensifying checks against overloading and dangerous cargo during the Strait Crossing Operation.
Belgium
Belgium Unemployment Rules Morocco Travel Restrictions
Moroccans receiving unemployment benefits in Belgium must be careful about their stays in Morocco. ONEM requires a main and effective residence in Belgium, with only four weeks of vacation abroad per year.
Morocco
Morocco Tourism Surpasses Diaspora Remittances in 2026
Tourism revenues exceeded transfers from Moroccans living abroad during the first five months of 2026. Tourism generated 53.8 billion dirhams, compared to 50.2 billion sent by the diaspora.
Morocco
Euro Falls Against Dirham: MRE Exchange Rates Drop
The euro has slightly declined against the Moroccan dirham during the peak summer return period. The movement remains limited, but it is somewhat less favorable for MREs who exchange or transfer euros to Morocco.