Keywords: Moroccan Diaspora


Morocco’s global brand: leveraging diplomacy, innovation, and culture for influence

The MEDays 2025 Summit in Tangier highlighted Morocco’s unique position to redefine its global identity through innovation, diplomacy, and cultural outreach. A panel discussion titled “Nation Branding: Harnessing the Kingdom’s Strengths to Redefine & Maximize the ‘Moroccan’......

Al Barid Bank partners with Taptap Send to transform money transfers for Moroccan diaspora

Al Barid Bank and Taptap Send have established a strategic partnership to enhance international money transfer services to Morocco, offering a fast, secure, and cost-effective solution for the Moroccan diaspora. This collaboration enables Moroccans residing in Europe, North America, Australia, the United......

Morocco’s PSU party proposes barring Israelis of Moroccan origin from 2026 elections

The Unified Socialist Party (PSU) has formally requested Morocco’s Ministry of Interior to exclude Israelis of Moroccan descent from voting or running in the 2026 legislative elections. The party's memorandum emphasizes a prohibition on any Moroccan citizen who has served in the Israeli army......

Moroccan diaspora remittances reach record $13 billion in 2024, bolstering economic stability

Moroccan diaspora remittances reached a historic high of MAD 119 billion ($12.8 billion) in 2024, reflecting a 3.3% increase from the previous year, according to Morocco’s Foreign Exchange Office. These financial inflows continue to play a critical role in Morocco’s economic strategy, contributing......

Amal Hub: a new platform uniting Morocco’s global talent for national progress

Moroccan alumni from prestigious institutions have launched the AMAL Hub, an innovative platform connecting talent within Morocco and its diaspora. The initiative, developed by graduates from Harvard, HEC Paris, and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), aims to support Morocco's development......

Tahar Benjelloun criticizes Morocco’s tourism costs and declining service standards

Renowned Moroccan writer Tahar Benjelloun has sparked widespread discussion with his sharp critique of Morocco’s tourism industry, highlighting what he describes as inflated costs and deteriorating service quality. His comments, published in an article titled “Très cher Maroc! (2)”......

Morocco refutes diaspora drop rumors, highlights Marhaba 2025 success

Official data contradicts speculation As of August 4, more than 2.78 million members of the Moroccan diaspora have entered the country under the Marhaba 2025 operation, a program designed to facilitate summer travel. This figure marks a significant increase of 10.37% compared to 2024, dispelling rumors......

Morocco launches housing initiative for citizens living abroad

Morocco's Ministry of National Territory Planning, Urban Planning, Housing, and City Policy has unveiled a new campaign aimed at supporting Moroccans residing abroad (MREs). This initiative, part of the “Marhaba 2025” operation, focuses on improving public services, ensuring better communication,......

1.13 Million Travelers Defy Social Media Claims with 3.7% Surge

Moroccans living abroad are returning home in record numbers this summer, as Operation Marhaba 2025 delivers its strongest results yet, despite contrary claims circulating on social media. Official figures reveal significant growth in passenger and vehicle crossings, affirming the operation’s continued......