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.
The return of MREs gives summer a boost in the Oriental region. In Nador, Saïdia and neighboring cities, restaurants, cafés, shops, hotels and beaches are already benefiting from the influx linked to Operation Marhaba 2026.
Every summer, many MREs drive across Spain to reach Morocco. Most head to Algeciras, Almería or Motril, ports well known to travelers. But another option deserves consideration: Tarifa.
Summer crowds at the Beni Ensar border crossing are causing major congestion. To facilitate transit, a human rights defense association is urging authorities to clarify customs rules and modernize reception infrastructure, particularly for Moroccan expatriates.
The first week of Operation Marhaba 2026 shows mixed results. With a 7.3% drop in travelers compared to 2025, this timid start raises a question: will MREs be fewer this year ?
To streamline summer departures, Almería port is deploying 1.6 million euros. The arrival of a new shipping company to Nador comes with close diplomatic coordination to optimize this massive flow of travelers to Morocco.
The importance of advance planning marks the start of Operation Marhaba 2026 (MREs). For departures between Europe and Morocco, three specific maritime crossings concentrate the vast majority of advance reservations.
After strikes that recently disrupted maritime links between Tarifa and Tanger Ville, traffic is resuming normally. Authorities are working to correct past malfunctions and streamline the reception of millions of travelers expected this summer.
Every summer, millions of Moroccans living abroad return for vacation. While sea crossings remain the majority choice, new generations are disrupting habits by favoring air travel to escape endless road journeys.
The joint Minerva operation began this Wednesday. Led by the Spanish National Police and the Frontex agency, this vast security operation secures the ports of Ceuta, Tarifa and Algeciras until September 2, during the Marhaba operation dedicated to MREs.
Morocco is deploying a massive air operation for the summer season dedicated to Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) with a 55% increase in flights. Despite this abundance, the surge in transport fares continues to frustrate parliamentarians and the diaspora.
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 .