The ports of Algeciras and Tarifa will record a significant influx of Moroccans from Europe this weekend, where the outward and return phases of Operation Marhaba 2022 coincide.
More than one million Moroccans from Europe have already crossed the strait between June 15 and July 25 as part of the Marhaba Operation. 60% of them transited through the port of Algeciras.
Between January and June last, there were 3.4 million tourists who visited Morocco , which is equivalent to 63% of arrivals over the same period before the health crisis, according to the Ministry of Tourism.
Over 1 million (1,039,559) Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) have crossed the strait between June 15 and July 25 as part of Operation Marhaba.
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has assured that the ports of Algeciras and Tarifa (Cadiz) are ready to welcome Moroccans from Europe for the return phase of the Marhaba Operation, which starts on Friday.
With a 45% increase in the flow of Moroccans living abroad (MRE) this year compared to 2019, causing massive traffic jams at the Tarajal border, the government delegation of Ceuta plans to make arrangements to welcome one million MRE as part of the Marhaba Operation 2023.
The authorities of Melilla have installed a giant 350-meter tent near the border with Morocco and increased the number of public toilets in order to improve the reception conditions for Moroccans living abroad as part of the Marhaba Operation.
The 13th edition of the Summer University dedicated to young Moroccans residing abroad (MRE), scheduled from July 19 to 27, was officially launched on Tuesday in Tangier. 60 students, aged between 18 and 25, are participating, representing 25 host countries.
On the occasion of the Marhaba operation, Bank Of Africa unveiled on Wednesday its offer of "innovative products and services" aimed at getting closer to its MRE (Moroccans Residing Abroad) customers.
The residents of Melilla denounce the discrimination they face at the border with Morocco where priority is always given to Moroccans in Europe as part of the Marhaba Operation.
The mayor of Algeciras, José Ignacio Landaluce, has asked the Spanish government to strengthen the staff of agents dedicated to passenger control as part of Operation Marhaba, in order to manage the significant flow of Moroccans from Europe embarking for Morocco from the port of the city.
The authorities of Melilla have installed a giant tent inside the port of the city to welcome Moroccans from Europe who will be returning to their host country, after a few days of vacation in Morocco (Marhaba 2022).