Morocco
Passenger Traffic Surges Between Morocco and Spain in Early 2025
During the first two months of 2025, more than 731,232 travelers transited between the ports of northern Morocco and those of southern Spain, mainly Moroccans residing abroad.
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Tangier Med Passengers
Morocco
Tanger Med Port CEO Dismissed for Alleged Conflict of Interest
Hassan Abkari, CEO of the Tanger Med Port, has been dismissed from his duties, for "serious misconduct".
Spain
Storm Disrupts Ferry Service Between Spain and Morocco at Tarifa Port
A strong storm again disrupted maritime traffic between Spain and Morocco on Friday, December 27. The port of Tarifa, an important crossing point for Moroccans residing abroad, was therefore forced to suspend its connections with Tangier City.
Morocco
Morocco and Spain Prepare for Massive Summer Diaspora Return Operation
Morocco and Spain are gearing up for the organization of the Marhaba 2024 operation. The subject will be on the agenda of the next High-Level Meeting between Morocco and Spain scheduled for late May.
Morocco
Tanger Med Port Upgrades for Summer Influx of Moroccan Expatriates
The Tanger Med port is about to welcome Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) as part of the "Marhaba 2023" operation, according to Kamal Lakhmas, the port’s director. A sum of around 80 million dirhams has been devoted to improving port facilities and services for travelers.
Spain
Severe Weather Disrupts Ferry Services Between Spain and Morocco
The port of Tarifa has been forced to cancel all its maritime connections with the port of Tanger Ville. This measure was taken due to the unfavorable weather conditions that the entire region continues to experience. The port of Algeciras has also canceled some of its scheduled departures for Ceuta this Friday morning.
Morocco
Peak Return Expected for Morocco's Marhaba 2022 Operation August 25-30
The Marhaba 2022 operation is continuing "under good conditions," according to the Tanger Med port authority. According to its forecasts, the return period will reach its peak from August 25 to 30 .
Sport
Moroccan Soccer Stars Nordin and Sofyan Amrabat Join Homecoming Surge in Operation Marhaba 2022
Moroccan players Nordin and Sofyan Amrabat were spotted smiling at the Tanger Med port as part of Operation Marhaba 2022 , launched on June 5 in several cities in Morocco.
Morocco
Moroccan Diaspora Homecomings Surge: 2.9 Million Return in 2019, Up 4%
According to the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII), more than 2.9 million Moroccans living abroad (MRE) returned to Morocco during the Marhaba 2019 campaign; which represents an increase of 4% compared to 2018.
Morocco
Tanger Med Port Implements Special Measures for Massive Moroccan Expat Return
In order to facilitate the departure of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) during the return phase of the Marhaba 2019 Operation, the authorities have planned exceptional measures in the port of Tanger Med .
Morocco
Moroccan Port Releases Travel Advisory for Expats Returning Home
The Tanger Med Port indicates the conduct to be followed by Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) to avoid the exceptional traffic observed during the last week of August 2018 as part of the return phase of the Marhaba Operation.
Morocco
Tanger Med Port Unveils New Hotel for Moroccan Expats During Summer Travel Season
The port of Tanger Med has inaugurated the Onomo hotel, thus strengthening its reception infrastructure, during the summer period and the "Marhaba" campaign for Moroccans of the World.