The 2025 edition of Operation Marhaba is shaping up to be one of the most tightly coordinated and traveler-focused summer transit efforts yet, with a clear emphasis on smoother logistics, tighter security, and expanded support services. Designed to manage the annual flow of millions of Moroccans living abroad returning home for the summer, this year’s operation is built around three key priorities: efficient travel, enhanced border controls, and comprehensive traveler assistance.
A total of 12 maritime routes will link Moroccan ports with those in Spain, France, and Italy. To accommodate the surge in passenger traffic, 29 ships operated by seven different ferry companies will be deployed. In anticipation of the increased volume, nearly 28 million dirhams have been invested to overhaul and upgrade facilities at the Tanger-Med port, with a particular focus on boosting both capacity and comfort for arriving passengers.
Security will be stepped up, particularly at border crossings. A network of 24 welcome centers is being activated to support travelers throughout their journey—18 located within Morocco and six abroad. Staffing across all entry points and service centers will be significantly increased, in line with directives from the highest levels of government.
Moroccan diplomatic missions are also adjusting to meet seasonal demand. From June 15 to September 15, consulates will remain open around the clock, including weekends and public holidays. Mobile consulates will also be dispatched to high-traffic areas to provide direct assistance to travelers in the field.
Health and safety will remain central to this year’s efforts. Specialized medical teams will be stationed along major travel routes and at rest areas to provide both preventative care and on-the-spot medical support, ensuring a safer journey for all.
This large-scale operation—expected to serve around three million people—has been months in the making, the result of close coordination between ministries and national institutions. A series of high-level meetings helped lay the groundwork, including a recent bilateral session between Moroccan and Spanish officials held in Cádiz to fine-tune cross-border collaboration.
