Rabat — Morocco welcomed over 1.5 million diaspora members again residence by July 10, marking a big 13.30% enhance in comparison with the identical interval final yr.
International Minister Nasser Bourita introduced the figures of Moroccans residing overseas (MREs) coming again to their nation to the Authorities Council as a part of his briefing on the 2025 Marhaba operation.
Marhaba operation is Morocco’s annual summer season program that helps Moroccans residing overseas return residence for trip.
The numbers inform a compelling story of rising connections between Morocco and its diaspora.
Together with the 1,520,951 Moroccan residents overseas (MREs) who returned, officers registered 151,411 automobiles crossing into the nation — a 3.56% rise from 2024.
The federal government has intensified its efforts to deal with the inflow, with the nation now processing greater than 67,000 Moroccan arrivals every day throughout peak summer season season, with July 14 recording the very best single-day numbers up to now.
Officers anticipate this upward pattern to proceed by means of the approaching weeks as extra households full their summer season journeys residence.
During the last yr, Morocco has considerably boosted its transportation infrastructure to fulfill rising demand.
The maritime plan now consists of 29 ships operated by seven totally different corporations, operating throughout 12 routes that join Moroccan ports with locations in Spain, France, and Italy.
These expanded sea routes can now deal with 7.3 million passengers and two million automobiles — a 3% capability enhance from final yr’s operation.
The Marhaba operation displays Morocco’s dedication to sustaining robust ties with its diaspora group, which performs a vital position within the nation’s financial system by means of remittances and investments.
This system’s success demonstrates the enduring bonds between Morocco and the hundreds of thousands of Moroccans who’ve constructed lives overseas whereas sustaining deep connections to their homeland.
