Morocco has just announced an expansion of the maritime system for the Marhaba 2025 operation. The objective is to accommodate the influx of Moroccans residing abroad during the summer period, increasing the capacity of weekly crossings to 520.
The authorities of the M’diq-Fnideq prefecture have launched a series of initiatives aimed at developing the "Tamuda Bay" coastline, which welcomes many Moroccan and foreign tourists, as well as Moroccans from Europe, during the summer season.
In Palavas-les-Flots, the criminal court pronounced an acquittal in favor of a Moroccan man whose wife accused him of domestic violence.
The Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs has announced the upcoming implementation of new consular services for MREs, including the electronic issuance of authorizations for transporting remains to Morocco.
Nasser Bourita assured that his department pays special attention to complaints from Moroccans around the world.
Nearly six months later, the husband of Samira Atif, a Moroccan woman residing in Saint-Jean-de-Monts (Vendée), killed by a bullet to the head by her ex-husband, demands justice.
Nasser Bourita, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, declared on Tuesday at the House of Councillors that all measures are being taken for a successful organization of Operation Marhaba 2025.
Thanks to the Democratic Memory Law, many Moroccans with Spanish ancestors have been naturalized as Spanish citizens. This is the case of Imad (assumed name), a young man from Tetouan, who obtained Spanish nationality in a few months.
Mohamed (masculine) and Fatima (feminine) are the most given names of Moroccan origin in Catalonia, according to 2024 data from Idescat.
In Marrakech, the number of arrivals in April and overnight stays generated in classified tourist accommodation establishments recorded a respective increase of 10% and 11%. Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs) strongly contributed to this achievement.
Spain has identified two critical periods for this year’s Operation Marhaba: late July and early August. The authorities of the Iberian Peninsula expect an influx of Moroccans from Europe during these dates.
In Spain, property owners, including Moroccans, are affected by new legislation regulating the rental of second homes, which is already causing concern.