Keywords: Moroccan Diaspora


Rising Ferry Prices Between Spain and Morocco Raise Concerns

As the summer season approaches, the cost of maritime crossings between Spain and Morocco has reached unprecedented levels, raising concerns among Moroccans residing abroad (MRE). The fares on the main routes across the Strait of Gibraltar, particularly between Algeciras and Tanger Med, have seen a significant......

Al Omrane Expo “Moroccans of the World 2026” continues with Amsterdam stage

The international tour “Al Omrane Expo Moroccans of the World 2026” has reached Amsterdam, marking a new stage in a global initiative aimed at strengthening ties with the Moroccan diaspora and promoting real estate investment opportunities in Morocco. Following a successful event in Brussels,......

Over one in ten Brussels residents born Moroccan nationality in 2025

More than one in ten residents of the Brussels-Capital Region were born with Moroccan nationality in 2025, a figure that reflects the long-standing demographic transformation of Belgium’s capital. The statistic was confirmed during a public event in Brussels, where officials and civil society representatives......

Moroccan mothers lead foreign births in Spain’s Basque Country

A rising share of births in Spain’s Basque Country in 2025 involved foreign-born mothers, with Moroccan nationals forming the largest group among them. The region registered 13,344 births over the year, marking a 3.1 percent increase compared with the previous year and the first annual rise since......

BCP closes Belgian legal case with €174 million settlement

The Banque Centrale Populaire group has brought an end to a long-running legal dispute in Belgium through a court-approved financial settlement worth approximately €174 million. The agreement was formally validated by a French-speaking first instance court in Brussels, closing proceedings that had......

Morocco raises duty free allowance for marhaba 2026 travelers

Morocco has introduced new customs facilitation measures for Moroccans residing abroad ahead of Operation Marhaba 2026. The changes target returning nationals during the annual summer transit period and focus on easing administrative procedures and increasing financial thresholds for exemptions. The......

Darija day expands diaspora cultural competition across Europe

The fourth edition of Darija Day will take place in Gennevilliers, in the Paris region, on June 6. The event centers on an eloquence competition dedicated to Moroccan Darija and targets members of the Moroccan diaspora in Europe. Organizers present it as a platform for cultural expression and linguistic......

Moroccan diaspora remittances climb 11.7% to reach 29.7 billion dirhams in early 2026

Remittances sent by Moroccans living abroad continued their upward trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 29.7 billion dirhams by the end of March, compared to 26.62 billion dirhams recorded during the same period in 2025. The figures, published by the Office des Changes, represent an annual......

Florida Senate passes historic resolution praising Morocco–US partnership

The Florida Senate has adopted a historic resolution recognizing the longstanding ties between Morocco and the United States and highlighting the Kingdom’s role as a strategic Atlantic partner. Presented by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez, the resolution underscores Morocco’s unique place in......