"Marhaba 2026" operation sees over 700,000 Moroccans abroad enter country in 20 days

The "Marhaba 2026" operation has seen a significant influx of Moroccans residing abroad returning to their homeland. Between June 10 and June 30, a total of 704,714 individuals entered national territory. This number marks a 3.04% increase compared to the corresponding period in the previous year, indicating a growing trend of expatriate returns.

Airports served as the primary gateway for these travelers, accounting for 59.25% of all arrivals, with 417,611 individuals passing through. Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca emerged as the busiest air transit point, handling 25.45% of the total arrivals. Maritime ports also received a substantial number of travelers, welcoming 287,103 individuals, which constituted 40.75% of the total. Tangier-Med Port led among these maritime entry points, with 23.26% of all arrivals passing through it.

The Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity provided support and assistance to approximately 9,118 individuals from the Moroccan diaspora. Legal and administrative aid was the most common form of assistance, benefiting around 7,508 people. Additionally, 1,052 individuals received medical care and assistance at transit points, while 446 people were helped with customs procedures. The foundation also assisted 112 individuals with transportation and logistics to help them complete their journeys within Morocco.

The operation, now in its 26th edition, aims to facilitate the arrival and stay of Moroccans living abroad. It operates through 26 centers, with 20 located in Morocco and six spread across France, Spain, and Italy. The foundation's efforts extend to specific cases, such as assisting a Moroccan woman from France suspected of appendicitis, helping a man who lost his car keys in Almeria, and aiding another Moroccan national in Rotterdam who experienced a health issue preventing him from catching his flight.