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Moroccan Ports Experience Surge in Passenger Traffic During Marhaba 2024

In a remarkable display of logistical prowess, Moroccan ports welcomed over 2.8 million passengers during the Marhaba 2024 operation, a seasonal initiative designed to facilitate the return of Moroccans living abroad. This year’s figures reflect a significant increase compared to previous years,......

Moroccan Diaspora Flock to Nador Port for Marhaba 2024 Operation

In a remarkable display of homecoming, over 45,000 Moroccans living abroad have chosen to travel through the port of Nador as part of the Marhaba 2024 operation. This annual initiative, designed to facilitate the return of Moroccan expatriates, has seen a significant influx of travelers passing through......

Dead Fish Crisis: Greece's Volos Port Faces Environmental Disaster

Greek authorities are grappling with an unprecedented environmental crisis as hundreds of thousands of dead fish have flooded the tourist port of Volos. The incident, which has created a silvery blanket of floating carcasses and an unbearable stench, has alarmed residents and authorities alike. The affected......

Marsa Maroc Reports 17% Revenue Growth in First Half of 2024

Marsa Maroc, a prominent Moroccan port operator, has achieved significant financial success in the first half of 2024, with revenue increasing by 17% to 2.48 billion Moroccan dirhams (about $247 million USD). This performance exceeded initial projections and was fueled by a 14.5% rise in cargo traffic,......

Morocco's Ports Process Over 1.3 Million Travelers in Two Months

Morocco's ports have witnessed a significant surge in activity this summer, with over 1.3 million passengers arriving in just two months, according to data from the Ministry of Transport and Logistics. This represents a 16.5% increase compared to the same period last year, reflecting the country's......

Ceuta and Melilla: Potential Shift in Sovereignty by 2030?

In a bold assertion, Spanish intelligence analyst Fernando Cocho suggests that the cities of Ceuta and Melilla may come under shared Spanish-Moroccan sovereignty by the early 2030s. Cocho claims this strategic move has the backing of both the European Union, notably France, and the United States. The......

Turkey Talks Between Somalia and Ethiopia Over Contentious Port Deal

In a significant development that could potentially ease tensions in the Horn of Africa, Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Friday that Somalia and Ethiopia are set to resume talks over a controversial port deal. The high-level meeting, scheduled to take place in Ankara next week,......

Celebrating Strategic Ties: Morocco and Brazil Strengthen Partnership on Throne Day

In a grand celebration marking the 25th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's accession to the throne, Morocco and Brazil underscored their robust and strategic partnership. The event, hosted by the Moroccan Embassy in Brasília, drew distinguished Brazilian figures from various sectors, reinforcing......

A Quarter Century of Transformation: King Mohammed VI's Visionary Reign in Morocco

As Morocco marks the 25th anniversary of King Mohammed VI's ascension to the throne, the nation reflects on a period of remarkable progress and reform. Since July 30, 1999, when he succeeded his father, the late King Hassan II, Mohammed VI has steered the North African kingdom towards modernization,......