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Morocco World
2 hours ago
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Opens 13 New Social Centers to Help Vulnerable Communities
Rabat — King Mohammed VI has given the green light for 13 new social centers to start serving Morocco's most vulnerable populations immediately. The Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity built these facilities across eight provinces to tackle pressing social needs. The centers are part of three major programs that address healthcare access, disability support, and youth training, with an investment exceeding MAD 300 million ($30 million). The initiatives mark a significant expansion of social services nationwide to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable population. New medical centers bridge healthcare gaps As part of the initiatives, the foundation opened a new proximity medical center in Sale with a MAD 85.5 million ($ 8.55 million) budget, bringing the total number of operating medical units to six, with plans for twelve centers across the country. In Al Aroui, residents now have access to a new dialysis center costing MAD 10 million ($ 1.11 million). The new facility complements the nearby Mohammed VI Hospital and improves care for kidney disease patients. Disability support network grows Beni Mellal welcomed a new regional branch of the National Mohammed VI Center for the Disabled. With a budget of MAD 30 million ($ 3 million), the facility expands the network to nine centers serving people with disabilities throughout the North African country. Addiction treatment centers expand The initiative gave birth to three new addiction treatment centers in the cities of Chefchaouen, Al Hoceima, and Beni Mellal. These facilities cost MAD 6.5 million ($ 723,898), MAD 6.5 million ($ 723,898), and MAD 4.5 million ($ 501,322) respectively, raising the number of addiction treatment centers to 18 across 15 cities in Morocco. Job training centers target youth employment Six vocational training centers launched to prepare young people from disadvantaged backgrounds for promising careers, with a particular focus on market-driven skills training across various sectors. Tit Mellil opens a metal welding training center with a MAD 94 million ($9.4 million) investment, while Souk Larbaa launches an agricultural trades center for MAD 34 million ($3.4 million. In Casablanca, Sidi Othman starts electrical and electronics training for MAD 32.5 million ($3.25 million), and Laouazis focuses on service sector jobs with MAD 25 million ($2.5 million). Meanwhile, two facilities, a tourism training center for MAD 15.2 million ($1.52 million) and a traditional crafts center for MAD 9.4 million ($1 million). Educational support for rural youth Izemmouren, a small community in Al Hoceima province, received its first socio-educational center, a MAD 3.5 million ($389,791) facility designed to help young people with schooling and career guidance. The new centers reflect Morocco's commitment to addressing social challenges through targeted interventions.
Morocco World
10-06-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Launches 2025 Marhaba Operation to Welcome Moroccans Abroad
Rabat – Morocco has officially launched the 2025 edition of Operation Marhaba, a long-running campaign to welcome and help Moroccans living abroad on their summer return home. The operation is an annual initiative by the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity to welcome the Moroccan diaspora. This year's 25th edition kicked off on June 10, and it's bigger than ever with 26 welcome sites across Morocco and key European countries. The foundation, working with partners, has opened two new sites at Laayoune and Dakhla airports. This means 20 centers are now operational in Morocco's main ports and airports, helping travelers with arrivals and departures. Plus, there are special 'receiving rooms' at rest stops and border crossings like Bab Sebta and Mellil to make peak travel times smoother. Marhaba also has a strong presence in six European ports: Genoa (Italy), Sète and Marseille (France), and Motril, Almería, and Algeciras (Spain). These ports are key entry points for many Moroccans living abroad, and support teams are on hand to offer guidance and assistance even before travelers reach Morocco. Operation Marhaba also provides comprehensive support through a large team of over 1,200 people. This includes social workers, physicians, paramedics, foundation personnel, and volunteers who are available from June 10 to September 15. The entire operation is overseen by a central coordination office in Rabat. This office monitors activities at all reception points, manages resources, and ensures quick responses to any issues. It also runs a 24/7 dedicated helpline for travelers, accessible from Morocco and abroad via specific phone numbers for various countries. Operation Marhaba remains more than a logistical endeavor. It mirrors Morocco's ongoing relationship with its diaspora, a gesture of hospitality and solidarity rooted in shared identity and care. Speaking before the House of Councilors last week, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita outlined this year's key arrangements. The maritime component will include 29 vessels operated by seven shipping companies across 12 routes linking ports in Italy, France, and Spain. Around MAD 28 million ($2.8 million) has been dedicated to enhancing reception infrastructure at Tanger-Med port. This year's operation expects an exceptional flow of roughly 3.5 million travelers, primarily Moroccans living in Europe, marking a 4% rise compared to previous years. Tags: Marhaba 2025Morocco diasporaoperation marhabaOperation Marhaba 2025
Ya Biladi
10-06-2025
- Ya Biladi
The Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity launches Operation Marhaba 2025
Under the instructions of King Mohammed VI, the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity is launching the Marhaba operation on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to welcome Moroccans residing abroad. The Foundation, which is collaborating with all national stakeholders, has activated the comprehensive reception system simultaneously in Morocco, France, Spain, and Italy, according to a statement. Under the effective presidency of the sovereign, this twenty-fifth edition is marked by the establishment of new national spaces at the airports of Laâyoune and Dakhla, bringing the total number of Marhaba reception sites to twenty-six (26). Twenty (20) spaces are operational in Morocco. They are located in the ports of Tanger Med, Tanger Ville, Al Hoceïma, and Nador Bni Nsar; in the airports of Casablanca Mohammed V, Rabat-Salé, Oujda Angad, Nador, Agadir Al Massira, Fès Saïss, Marrakech Menara, Tanger Ibn Battouta, Laâyoune Hassan 1er, and Dakhla; in the rest areas of Méditerranée, Jebha, Tazaghine, and Smir M'Diq; as well as at the border posts of Bab Sebta and Mellila. Abroad, six (6) Marhaba spaces are located at European ports in Genoa (Italy), Sète and Marseille (France), and Motril, Almería, and Algeciras (Spain). Social assistance and medical care services, available to Moroccans residing abroad from June 10 to September 15, are deployed across all these sites to best support them during the arrival and return phases. A workforce of over 1,200 people, including the Foundation's teams, social workers, doctors, paramedics, and volunteers, is mobilized to listen to Moroccans residing abroad, assist them, and provide the necessary help and relief. The humanitarian services available at the Marhaba reception sites are complemented by the Central Coordination Office (BCC) based in Rabat. Supervised by the Foundation, it monitors the activity of the assistance teams deployed in the field, mobilizes stakeholders for managing requests, and ensures the Marhaba telephone assistance. The Marhaba call service, available 7 days a week and 24 hours a day throughout the operation, is operational at the following phone numbers: 00 212 537 20 5566 and 00 212 537 20 6666 for calls from abroad, the toll-free green number 080 000 23 23 and 0808 69 07 93 accessible from within the Kingdom, the number 00 39 35 1212 94 89 (Genoa) for Italy, the numbers 00 33 780 716 093 (Marseille) and 00 33 617 299 161 (Sète) for France, and the numbers 00 34 631 669 433 (Motril), 00 34 632 508 290 (Almería), and 00 34 632 540 700 (Algeciras) for Spain.
Ya Biladi
10-06-2025
- Ya Biladi
The Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity launches Operation Marhaba 2025
Under the instructions of King Mohammed VI, the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity is launching the Marhaba operation on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to welcome Moroccans residing abroad. The Foundation, which is collaborating with all national stakeholders, has activated the comprehensive reception system simultaneously in Morocco, France, Spain, and Italy, according to a statement. Under the effective presidency of the sovereign, this twenty-fifth edition is marked by the establishment of new national spaces at the airports of Laâyoune and Dakhla, bringing the total number of Marhaba reception sites to twenty-six (26). Twenty (20) spaces are operational in Morocco. They are located in the ports of Tanger Med, Tanger Ville, Al Hoceïma, and Nador Bni Nsar; in the airports of Casablanca Mohammed V, Rabat-Salé, Oujda Angad, Nador, Agadir Al Massira, Fès Saïss, Marrakech Menara, Tanger Ibn Battouta, Laâyoune Hassan 1er, and Dakhla; in the rest areas of Méditerranée, Jebha, Tazaghine, and Smir M'Diq; as well as at the border posts of Bab Sebta and Mellila. Abroad, six (6) Marhaba spaces are located at European ports in Genoa (Italy), Sète and Marseille (France), and Motril, Almería, and Algeciras (Spain). Social assistance and medical care services, available to Moroccans residing abroad from June 10 to September 15, are deployed across all these sites to best support them during the arrival and return phases. A workforce of over 1,200 people, including the Foundation's teams, social workers, doctors, paramedics, and volunteers, is mobilized to listen to Moroccans residing abroad, assist them, and provide the necessary help and relief. The humanitarian services available at the Marhaba reception sites are complemented by the Central Coordination Office (BCC) based in Rabat. Supervised by the Foundation, it monitors the activity of the assistance teams deployed in the field, mobilizes stakeholders for managing requests, and ensures the Marhaba telephone assistance. The Marhaba call service, available 7 days a week and 24 hours a day throughout the operation, is operational at the following phone numbers: 00 212 537 20 5566 and 00 212 537 20 6666 for calls from abroad, the toll-free green number 080 000 23 23 and 0808 69 07 93 accessible from within the Kingdom, the number 00 39 35 1212 94 89 (Genoa) for Italy, the numbers 00 33 780 716 093 (Marseille) and 00 33 617 299 161 (Sète) for France, and the numbers 00 34 631 669 433 (Motril), 00 34 632 508 290 (Almería), and 00 34 632 540 700 (Algeciras) for Spain.
Morocco World
04-06-2025
- Health
- Morocco World
Operation Marhaba 2025: 29 Ships Prepare for 3.5 Million Travelers
Doha – Morocco has finalized preparations for Operation Marhaba 2025, focusing on four key priorities: traffic flow management, strengthened security, proximity support, and enhanced health vigilance. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita outlined these measures during a weekly oral questions session at the House of Councilors on Tuesday. The maritime component will feature 29 vessels from seven shipping companies operating 12 routes from ports in Italy, France, and Spain. Approximately MAD 28 million ($2.8 million) has been allocated to improve reception infrastructure at the Tanger-Med port. This year's operation anticipates an exceptional influx of approximately 3.5 million travelers, mainly Moroccans residing in Europe, representing a 4% increase from previous years. An estimated 890,000 vehicles are expected to cross the strait this summer, marking a 5% increase. This rise may be linked to the Spanish government's regularization program, allowing thousands of migrants to normalize their status and travel. The operation will feature over 12,000 maritime crossings—an 84% increase compared to 2004. 'Security and safety will be reinforced through enhanced border control mechanisms,' Bourita said. The operation will deploy 24 reception centers—18 within Morocco and six abroad—along with additional human resources in accordance with royal instructions. Read also: Marhaba 2024: Nearly 1.9 Million Passengers Have Passed Through Moroccan Ports The 36th meeting of the Moroccan-Spanish joint commission, initially planned for Tangier but relocated to Cadiz, finalized coordination measures that will be implemented between June 15 and September 15. Consulates will maintain their traditional extended schedule during this period, including weekend and holiday service. Staff numbers will increase, and mobile consulates will be established 'to support this large-scale operation under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, benefiting three million citizens,' according to the minister. Health vigilance remains a priority with specialized teams positioned along routes and at rest areas. 'The goal is to improve this operation year after year, to meet His Majesty the King's ambition,' Bourita noted. A massive joint workforce of approximately 60,000 personnel will be mobilized across all sectors. Spanish authorities announced the recruitment of at least 29,000 people, while Morocco will deploy a similar number of participants, including official institutions, administrations, volunteers, the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, and other stakeholders. Preparations have involved multiple meetings of the National Transit Commission, chaired by the Interior Ministry. Another Moroccan-Spanish meeting was held in Cadiz on May 29, along with various thematic sectoral meetings. Streamlined reentry for Moroccan expats The Customs and Indirect Tax Administration (ADII) announced new facilities for Moroccan expatriates on May 28. Notably, Moroccans aged 60 and above who have lived abroad for at least ten years can now benefit from a 90% reduction on the value of imported vehicles. Provincial and Prefectural Customs Directors can now validate applications based on authenticated documents, including residence certificates, foreign ID cards with overseas addresses, or consular registration cards. The administration has also simplified procedures for returning expatriates, who can benefit from a three-year aging allowance on their vehicle's age, limited to one vehicle per person and once in a lifetime. Previously required two-year pay slips for employees or tax declarations for merchants are no longer necessary. In Ceuta, authorities have launched a mobile application called 'Embolsamiento Ceuta' to manage traffic flow toward Morocco. Available in Spanish, French, and English, the app provides real-time estimates of waiting times at the Tarajal border crossing. Users receive a digital ticket with a QR code required for entry and exit from the regulation area, with paper tickets available for those without smartphones. Ceuta has also increased staffing with up to ten agents daily working in three shifts. Infrastructure improvements include more shaded areas and new drinking water points. Traffic forecasts predict a 4% increase in travelers and 5% in vehicles compared to last year, despite a slight decline in personal car travel. Tags: Marhaba 2025Marhaba operationNasser Bourita
