The port of Algeciras (Cadiz), one of the favorites of Moroccans in Europe in transit to Morocco as part of the Marhaba Operation, was forced to block its activities at one of its four berths due to the collision of a ferry against its barriers.
The taxation of a property located in Morocco directly depends on its use. For a Moroccan residing abroad, the tax consequences vary depending on whether the property is used as a main residence, rented out, transferred to a relative, or sold. The Tax Guide details the rules applicable to each situation.
While several fugitives on the list of the country’s most wanted criminals have been found, others like the Moroccan Hicham Chaib and Suleyman Betelguriev remain untraceable.
The return of Moroccans residing abroad, combined with the summer vacation season, is putting heavy pressure on the coastal road axis connecting Tangier to Ksar Sghir. This situation results in heavy congestion, leading to traffic jams that can last several hours.
Official statistics reveal a particular real estate situation in the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region. Approximately 334,000 homes remain vacant, which represents 15.6% of the total number of unoccupied apartments nationwide. A significant portion of these properties belongs to Moroccans residing abroad.
Until now, the rules surrounding the transfer of a vehicle under temporary admission (AT) between two Moroccan residents abroad (MRE) were unclear, or even rarely applied. The 2025 customs guide puts an end to the ambiguity by introducing strict and non-negotiable conditions.
During this period of intense heat, the residents of Hautepierre, a working-class neighborhood in Strasbourg, are rushing to the swimming pool to enjoy a refreshing dip or setting up gardens at the foot of the buildings. Among them are Moroccans.
Every summer, Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) consult the official customs guide before returning to the country, in order to avoid unpleasant surprises, fines or confiscations at the border. The 2025 edition, recently published, introduces several notable, sometimes subtle, modifications that can make all the difference when passing through customs.
The Marhaba Operation is in full swing at Tanger Med. The port has set up a special system to ensure the fluidity of traffic for Moroccans in Europe and avoid traffic jams this summer.
Bringing a vehicle registered abroad to Morocco is a common practice among Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). But beware: a procedural error, exceeding the deadline, or a missing document can result in heavy fines, or even the seizure of the vehicle.
The Gard Assize Court has found Mohammed Ouhaddou, a 38-year-old Moroccan mason, guilty of the murders of his wife (26 years old) and his sister-in-law (39 years old) on May 5, 2023 in Salles-du-Gardon near Alès in the Gard.
"Is this your car?", "Do you have anything to declare?", "How much cash are you carrying?". At the Moroccan border, these questions are sometimes dreaded, misunderstood, or even perceived as intrusive. However, they follow a specific logic: that of security, regulation, and compliance with customs allowances.