Essential Marhaba 2026 articles
Everything you need to know before setting sail.
Operation Marhaba 2026: dates, ports, fares and tips
Official dates (June 10-Sept 15), 26 reception spaces, ports, companies and customs procedures.
Read article →Morocco-Europe ferry summer 2026: companies and routes
Lines from Spain, France and Italy, and a reminder of the firm ticket rule (fixed crossing date and time).
Read article →Morocco-Spain Crossing 2026: Bab Sebta vs Tanger Med
Bab Sebta and Tanger Med: crossing points and alternatives for the crossing.
Read article →Practical guides to prepare your trip
Procedures, forms and tips sourced against official Moroccan texts.
Spain-Morocco Ferry 2026: Algeciras, Tarifa, Almeria
Ferry routes from Spain (Algeciras, Tarifa, Almeria): booking and points to check with the operators.
Car in Morocco 2026: temporary admission, insurance, vignette
Driving in with your own car: temporary admission (180 days per calendar year), insurance, vignette, customs formalities.
MRE bank account and optimized transfers
Prepare your holiday transfers: convertible dirham and foreign currency accounts, exchange rates, operations allowed by the IGOC.
Marhaba 2026 frequently asked questions
When does Operation Marhaba 2026 start and end?
Operation Marhaba 2026 ran from June 10 to September 15, 2026. It had 26 reception spaces: 20 in Morocco (ports, airports, rest areas, border posts) and 6 abroad (Genoa, Sète, Marseille, Motril, Almería, Algeciras). The Marhaba call service was available 24/7, on the toll-free number 080000 23 23 from Morocco (Mohammed V Foundation).
How can I reach the Marhaba call service?
During the 2026 operation, the Mohammed V Foundation ran a call service 24/7: 080000 23 23 or 0808 69 07 93 from Morocco (toll-free), 00 212 537 20 5566 or 00 212 537 20 6666 from abroad. Current numbers are on fm5.ma.
What is the firm ticket (billet ferme)?
The firm ticket is a crossing ticket with a fixed departure date and time, required as a condition of port access. It has applied for five years at Tangier, Tarifa, Nador and Sebta, and was extended in 2026 to Tanger Med and Algeciras (maroc.ma portal). It is not limited to August. To change your date or time, contact your shipping company.
How long can I stay in Morocco with my foreign car?
Temporary admission (AT) of a foreign vehicle is limited to 180 days per calendar year, consecutive or not (ADII customs guide for MRE). For an AT expiring from 1 December onwards, a 180-day extension can be requested from customs, with the originals of the registration certificate and the AT card. Exceeding the limit is penalised by a fine whose scale is set out in the ADII guide.
Do I need special insurance to drive in Morocco?
Yes, the vehicle must be insured to drive in Morocco. Check with your insurer, before leaving, that your policy covers Morocco. Otherwise, border insurance can be bought at the border posts, for periods of 5 days, 10 days, 1 month, 3 months or 6 months.
Where were the Marhaba reception spaces in Morocco?
The 20 reception spaces in Morocco included four ports (Tanger Med, Tangier Ville, Al Hoceima, Nador Beni Nsar), ten airports, four rest areas (Méditerranée, Jebha, Tazaghine, Smir M'Diq) and two border posts (Mohammed V Foundation).
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