Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar is becoming a luxury. The ferry fares between Spain and Tangier are reaching historic highs, forcing diaspora families to pay exorbitant sums for a crossing of only 14 kilometers.
Four men were arrested near Tangier in an international drug trafficking case. Investigators seized 700 kg of hashish packaged in containers imitating watermelons.
King Mohammed VI arrived Sunday afternoon in Tangier for a visit, accompanied by a significant security deployment. The city reinforced controls and organized traffic around the royal convoy’s passage.
The first week of Operation Marhaba 2026 shows mixed results. With a 7.3% drop in travelers compared to 2025, this timid start raises a question: will MREs be fewer this year ?
As the summer season approaches, Tangier authorities are intensifying inspections. Surprise inspections have revealed numerous breaches of hygiene rules in several prestigious establishments in the city.
Moroccan vacations remain heavily concentrated in summer. July and August alone account for nearly 40% of trips, confirming the weight of high season in domestic tourism.
In Tangier, indignation is mounting over the exorbitant fees required to bury a loved one at Souani cemetery. Families denounce an unjustified financial burden in a climate of complete administrative opacity.
The National Customs Brigade has uncovered a vast money laundering network operating between Morocco, Spain and Belgium. Three import-export companies allegedly concealed funds linked to international drug trafficking.
The importance of advance planning marks the start of Operation Marhaba 2026 (MREs). For departures between Europe and Morocco, three specific maritime crossings concentrate the vast majority of advance reservations.
Drawn by Tangier’s competitiveness, global automotive suppliers are multiplying their investments there. Between electric battery factories and braking components, Morocco’s industrial platform is establishing itself as an essential hub for relocations.
As summer approaches and Moroccan expats abroad prepare for their return home, the question of prices resurfaces in Morocco. A café receipt from Tangier showing a bill of 398 dirhams for a few drinks illustrates the increasingly widespread feeling among some vacationers: vacations in the home country are becoming expensive, sometimes too expensive .
The Tangier Court of Appeal has sentenced the housekeeper of singer Chaima Chaounia to eight years in prison. The 19-year-old woman was found guilty of complicity in a burglary worth 50,000 euros.