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High hotel prices push Moroccan expats to vacation in Spain and Portugal

There was a time when summer holidays in Morocco meant pure joy and heartfelt nostalgia — a return to one’s roots, shared tajines with family, and the vibrant alleys of sun-drenched medinas. But for many Moroccan expatriates, that tradition is shifting. Today, a growing number are shortening......

Morocco strengthens consular network with 22 strategic appointments

Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates has announced 22 new Consuls General appointments, marking a significant overhaul of the country’s consular network. This move aims to enhance services for Moroccans abroad while reinforcing ties with its......

Morocco and France work to safeguard banking links under new EU regulations

Morocco and France are advancing toward a landmark agreement to protect Moroccan banks operating within Europe from the stringent effects of the European Union’s Capital Requirements Directive VI (CRD VI). The directive, a key part of the EU’s efforts to tighten financial regulations, limits......

Morocco unveils Marhaba 2025 strategy to facilitate travel for 7.5 million passengers

Morocco’s government has announced an ambitious plan to streamline travel for the 2025 Marhaba Operation, which aims to assist 7.5 million passengers and 2 million vehicles during the summer months. The operation, a key initiative to support Moroccans living abroad, will mobilize extensive maritime......

Morocco strengthens ties with southern US through new Miami consulate

Morocco officially opened a new consulate general in Miami on Monday, expanding its diplomatic presence to better serve Moroccan communities across nearly 20 southern US states. The inauguration ceremony brought together American officials, local leaders, and members of the Moroccan diaspora, marking......

Morocco opens new consulate to serve its citizens in southern US

Morocco has officially opened a new consulate general in Miami, Florida, aiming to provide enhanced services to Moroccan nationals living in nearly twenty southern US states. The inauguration was attended by American officials, local elected leaders, and members of the Moroccan diaspora. This initiative......

Morocco’s diaspora remittances fall by 3.7% amid shifting global trends

Remittances from the Moroccan diaspora dropped by 3.7% by the end of April 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the latest data from the Exchange Office. The total volume of funds sent home fell from MAD 37.27 billion ($4 billion) to MAD 35.9 billion ($3.88 billion), marking a decrease......

Morocco enhances vehicle import rules for diaspora during Operation Marhaba 2025

Morocco’s Customs Administration has unveiled significant simplifications for vehicle imports as part of Operation Marhaba 2025, a program designed to facilitate the return of Moroccans living abroad during the summer months. 90% tax reduction for senior citizens Moroccans aged 60 and older,......

Romanian expatriates rally behind far-right candidate in Spain

Romania's far-right presidential candidate, George Simion, has garnered notable support from the Romanian community in Spain, particularly in Coslada, a suburb of Madrid. With over 20 percent of its 80,000 residents identifying as Romanian, this town exemplifies the backing Simion has received from......