Spain
Morocco's Port Exclusion Costs Spanish Companies $500 Million in Transit Revenue
The cancellation of the Marhaba Operation will have a severe economic impact on Spanish companies in the strait. Losses are estimated at around 500 million euros.
Topic
Operation Marhaba
Morocco
Morocco's Tourism Sector Rebounds as Domestic Travel Resumes, Awaits Diaspora Influx
Domestic tourism is gradually resuming in Morocco. With the easing of restrictive measures, Moroccans do not hesitate to take a few trips to the cities in the south of the kingdom, to the delight of tourism operators who are eagerly awaiting the arrival of MREs.
Spain
Spain Respects Morocco's Decision to Cancel Annual Migrant Return Operation Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The Spanish government indicated on Tuesday that it respects Morocco’s decision to cancel for the second consecutive time, and for health reasons, the Marhaba 2021 operation .
Morocco
Morocco Reopens Borders: Vaccination Required for Outbound Travel to Select Countries
Najlae Benmbarek, director of public diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provided details on the reopening of Morocco’s borders, scheduled for Tuesday, June 15.
Spain
Spain Faces $500 Million Loss as Morocco Excludes It from Annual Migrant Return Operation
Spain’s exclusion from the annual Marhaba 2021 operation is causing huge profits losses for Spanish companies. They are calling on their political leaders to put pressure on Morocco.
Belgium
Moroccan Diaspora in Belgium Rushes to Book Flights as Morocco Eases Travel Restrictions
Belgian-Moroccans welcome Morocco’s decision to facilitate the return of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) . They are eager to return to the kingdom.
Spain
Almería Port Ready for Moroccan Travelers Despite Exclusion from Marhaba Operation
The president of the Port Authority of Almería (APA), Jesús Caicedo, surprised by the decision of the Moroccan government to exclude Spanish ports again this year from the Marhaba Operation 2021, reassured that his port was nevertheless ready to welcome passengers.
Spain
Morocco's Cancellation of Operation Marhaba Impacts Thousands, Algeciras Mayor Warns
The cancellation of Operation Marhaba by Morocco, for the second consecutive time, is "a disaster" for thousands of people, lamented on Monday, José Ignacio Landaluce, the mayor of Algeciras.
Spain
Morocco Excludes Spanish Ports from Annual Diaspora Return Operation
Apparently, Morocco’s anger against Spain is not subsiding. The kingdom has once again excluded the Iberian peninsula from the Marhaba operation, which marks the return of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) to their country by road.
Morocco
Morocco Reopens International Flights for Citizens Abroad Amid Improving COVID Situation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad has just announced the resumption of flights to and from Morocco as of Tuesday, June 15, 2021. This measure aims to facilitate the return of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) .
Spain
Uncertainty Looms Over Morocco's Annual Diaspora Return as Operation Marhaba Remains in Limbo
A few days before the usual start date, there is total uncertainty about the holding of Operation Marhaba dedicated to welcoming Moroccans living abroad.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Border Reopening for Summer as Scientific Committee Weighs Options
Following the recent easing of restrictions and in view of the upcoming summer season, many Moroccans are wondering about the reopening of the kingdom’s borders. The scientific committee is still conducting some studies to ensure that the efforts made so far are not canceled.