Operation Marhaba 2026 comes with new facilitation measures for Moroccans living abroad. The Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration has announced a specific system designed to improve the reception of MREs, with organizational, procedural, logistical and communication measures.
Moroccan residents abroad who return permanently to Morocco benefit from an increased advantage. The Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration has decided to raise the customs exemption ceiling granted to MREs on permanent return for their personal effects and non-commercial items.
Moroccan expatriates aged 60 and over can benefit from a 90% reduction for clearing a passenger vehicle in Morocco , but this advantage remains subject to several strict conditions.
To facilitate the summer return of MREs, the GNV company is deploying two new eco-friendly ships between Europe and Tangier Med . The connections started on June 1st to meet strong demand.
Operation Marhaba 2026 is being actively prepared between Morocco and Spain. From June 15 to September 15, more than 3.5 million travelers are expected. A massive human and technological system is being deployed to prevent congestion.
As Eid al-Adha approaches, crossing the border between Ceuta and Morocco has become a nightmare. Travelers face waiting times exceeding five hours, hampered by massive crowds and reinforced security checks.
To secure the summer return of MRE, Morocco activates unprecedented protocols. Facing the hantavirus risk, ports deploy massive disinfection operations coupled with new ultra-secure biometric controls.
As the Operation Marhaba approaches, the shortage of ships and soaring prices are causing concern. The Istiqlal group has called on Transport Minister Abdessamad Kayouh to demand solutions regarding summer crossings for Moroccans abroad.
For the next Marhaba operation, running from mid-June to mid-September, maritime carrier Baleària is planning an unprecedented summer service. Twelve ships will operate up to 37 daily connections to Morocco, Ceuta and Melilla.
For MREs entering Morocco with a foreign-registered vehicle, the rule is clear: the vehicle cannot remain indefinitely on the territory. If the authorized time limit is exceeded, customs imposes penalties that can reach 10,000 dirhams.
During the Marhaba operation, MREs can bring certain items back to Morocco without paying duties and taxes. However, this exemption is not unlimited. Customs sets an important rule: the total value of items in question must not exceed 25,000 dirhams per calendar year.
Operation Marhaba is set to break records this summer. From June 15 to September 15, more than 3.5 million travelers will head to Morocco. To manage this massive transit, authorities are deploying an unprecedented human and technological system.