As the summer peak of Operation Marhaba 2026 approaches, Tanger Med will, from July 15, restrict port access to travelers holding a confirmed ticket with a specified crossing date and time. The measure is intended to prevent congestion and better manage the transit of Moroccans living abroad during the busiest travel days.
The Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII) has issued its annual circular ahead of this summer’s Operation Marhaba, outlining the measures put in place to welcome Moroccans living abroad. The document introduces three new facilitation measures, alongside a series of existing provisions aimed at simplifying customs procedures for MREs.
As Morocco’s September 2026 general election approaches, voter registration is open from May 15 to June 13 for citizens wishing to cast their ballots. Among them, many Moroccan voters living abroad are encountering difficulties entering the required information on the dedicated online platform.
With a new route, additional capacity and crossings tailored to the needs of Moroccans living abroad, Africa Morocco Link (AML) is gearing up for Operation Marhaba 2026. The company plans to offer more than 2.5 million seats between Morocco and Spain during the busy summer travel season.
The political participation of Moroccans living abroad returns to the spotlight with each election cycle in Morocco. More than a decade after the adoption of the 2011 Constitution, the issue remains divisive, caught between partisan pledges of goodwill and the repeated rejection of legislative reforms on the matter.