Morocco
Moroccan Man Missing After Ferry Trip to Spain, Foreign Minister Confirms
Morocco is still searching for Marouan El Mokadem, a Moroccan who has been missing since May 24, 2024, after boarding a ferry bound for the port of Motril.
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Spain
Morocco
Spanish TikToker Reveals Budget-Friendly Morocco Trip, Highlighting Chefchaouen's Affordability
Marta Lara, a young Spanish woman, shared her travel experience in Morocco on TikTok. The content creator appreciated the affordable cost of living in Chefchaouen, the northern city of the kingdom where she stayed.
Spain
Spain Allocates €1.6 Million for Gibraltar Strait Tunnel Feasibility Study
The Spanish Ministry of Transport has mobilized 1.6 million euros for the feasibility study of the tunnel between Spain and Morocco under the Strait of Gibraltar. A budget revised downwards, as 2.4 million euros were initially planned for this study.
Spain
Spanish Actress Hiba Abouk Challenges Typecasting, Embraces Diverse Roles in New Series
After a few years of break, Hiba Abouk returns to the screens with the series "Eva y Nicole" whose first episodes were broadcast on Antena 3. The Spanish actress and ex of Achraf Hakimi says she disapproves of being confined to Arab characters, stating she is "more Spanish than Arab".
Spain
Spanish Farmers Raise Alarm Over Pesticide Residues in Imported Avocados
In Spain, alerts about contaminated avocados from Morocco and Peru seem to be multiplying. At least, that’s what several local media outlets claim. The Iberian Peninsula has increased its imports of fruits and vegetables from these two countries over the past five years.
Morocco
Morocco and Spain Prepare for Massive Influx of Expatriates in 2025 Operation
Morocco and Spain are actively preparing for the 2025 edition of Operation Marhaba marking the return of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs).
Spain
Far-Right Vox Party Opposes Moroccan Culture Courses in Andalusian Schools
The far-right party Vox in Córdoba plans to present a motion at the next municipal council session to request "the immediate halt of the program promoted by Juanma Moreno’s government aimed at introducing Moroccan culture courses in Andalusian schools."
Spain
Moroccan Community Emerges as Largest Foreign Group in Spain's Malaga Province
Moroccans constitute the largest foreign community settled in the municipalities of Malaga, Spain.
Morocco
Morocco's Construction Boom Faces Labor Crunch as World Cup Preparations Accelerate
While Morocco is investing 90 billion dirhams (nearly $9 billion) in the construction and renovation of roads, airports, rail lines, desalination plants, and stadiums this year - a 40% increase over the previous fiscal year - as part of the preparations for the World Cup it will co-host with Spain and Portugal, the construction sector is facing enormous difficulties.
Morocco
New High-Speed Ferry Service Launches Between Spain and Morocco for Summer Travel Season
The Spanish maritime company Baleària is preparing to launch a new connection between the port of Tarifa and that of Tangier City, with a fast ferry. This arrival coincides with the launch of the Marhaba operation dedicated to Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE).
Morocco
Morocco and Spain Prepare for Massive Summer Migration of Moroccan Expats
Morocco and Spain are busy preparing for the 2025 edition of Operation Marhaba marking the return of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) to Morocco in summer.
Morocco
Morocco Upgrades Casablanca Airport Ahead of 2030 World Cup Co-Hosting
In view of Morocco’s co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Portugal and Spain, the National Airports Office (ONDA) is working on modernizing and developing the infrastructure of Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport. The office has just launched a call for tenders.