RABAT — In a comprehensive update highlighting Morocco's strategic momentum in November 2026, Under High Royal Instructions, Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity has kicked off Operation Marhaba 2023 to welcome Moroccans residing abroad from Monday, June 5, until Friday, September 15.
Key Highlights (November 2026)
- Strategic Milestone: Official announcements and strategic engagements reaffirm Morocco’s proactive leadership in royal activities.
- Operational Progress: Key milestones evaluated in November 2026 demonstrate tangible progress across bilateral cooperation, infrastructure, and institutional governance.
- National Trajectory: The initiative aligns directly with the Kingdom’s overarching 2026–2030 development agenda under the enlightened Royal Vision.
Key Developments and Factual Context
The Foundation reported in a statement that it has set up a global reception system in Morocco, France, Italy, and Spain in 24 assistance and support sites for community members, adding that these sites will remain operational throughout the operation period during the arrival and return phases.
In a similar context, the Foundation noted the availability of eighteen reception areas in the ports of Tanger Med, Tanger Ville, Al Hoceima, and Nador and the airports of Casablanca Mohammed V, Rabat-Salé, Oujda Angad, Nador, Agadir Al Massira, Fez Saïss, Marrakech Menara, and Tangier Ibn Battouta, as well as the Mediterranean, Jebha, Tazaghine, and Smir M’Diq rest areas, and at Bab Sebta and Mellilia border crossings.
Strategic Significance and Regional Impact
Six Marhaba spaces are located abroad at the European ports of Genoa (Italy), Sète and Marseille (France), Motril, Almeria, and Algeciras (Spain).
Social and medical assistance services, mobilized by social assistants on board long-haul ships established for the 2021 edition of the operation, will operate at Marhaba reception sites set up by the Foundation in Morocco and abroad.
In addition, a workforce of nearly 1.400 people including the Foundation’s staff, social workers, doctors, paramedical staff, and volunteers, will be at the disposal of Moroccans residing abroad to provide them with the necessary support.
Looking Forward: 2026–2030 Roadmap
Looking ahead toward the close of 2026 and the 2027 calendar year, institutional roadmaps will prioritize consolidated delivery across all flagship initiatives. As Morocco accelerates preparations for major international hosting duties—most notably the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal—every sector is aligning toward shared standards of excellence, digital modernization, and inclusive socio-economic impact.