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The 25th edition of the Marhaba reception operation came to a close on September 15, marking a quarter century of an unprecedented humanitarian initiative. Under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, this operation continues to embody the enduring bond that unites Morocco with its citizens living abroad.

Between June 10 and September 15, 2025, more than 4 million arrivals were recorded—an increase of nearly 11% compared to 2024. Beyond this figure lies a large-scale human and logistical mobilization designed to support the return of Moroccans residing abroad to their home country.

The Foundation Mohammed V for Solidarity, in close coordination with various institutional and private partners, ensured the deployment of a comprehensive reception system across 26 sites, 20 within the national territory and 6 abroad, mobilizing a workforce of 1,000 individuals. It is worth noting that the 2025 edition was marked by the opening, in accordance with the High Royal Instructions, of two new reception sites in Dakhla and Laâyoune, thereby reinforcing the territorial coverage of the operation.

On the humanitarian and medical front, the assistance provided by the Foundation’s teams remains a cornerstone of the operation. A total of 88,441 individuals benefited from direct support, including assistance with administrative and customs procedures (20,712 cases), medical care (7,602 cases), and transportation support (1,592 cases). These interventions reflect the proximity and responsiveness offered to members of the community, whether through practical guidance, referrals to appropriate services, or emergency assistance.

The medical component is a tangible illustration of this active presence. Medical teams deployed across the various sites responded to critical situations that could have jeopardized the safety of travelers and their families. At the Port of Tanger Med, a four-month-old infant suffering from respiratory distress was immediately stabilized before being transferred to the University Hospital, allowing for the resumption of normal breathing. At the same site, a diabetic adult arriving from Switzerland and experiencing a hypoglycemic coma received urgent rehydration and was evacuated for emergency care. In another case, a child injured during boarding due to a febrile seizure was stabilized and swiftly transferred for specialized medical attention. In each of these situations, the Foundation’s teams not only ensured medical stabilization but also provided comprehensive support to the families—assisting with the cancellation of passport formalities and rescheduling of travel arrangements to ensure continuity of their journey.

Beyond medical care, support was also extended affecting groups of travelers in exceptional situations. In Fréjus (southern France), the breakdown of a bus transporting 42 Moroccans residing in Italy prompted a rapid response from the Foundation’s team in Marseille, in coordination with the Moroccan Consulate. This resulted in the chartering of a replacement bus to Algeciras and enhanced reception measures at the Port of Tanger Med. In another case, around fifty families delayed during their return boarding via Italy were able to continue their journey thanks to the intervention of social workers, who secured ticket rescheduling with alternative maritime carriers.

This sustained personal engagement complemented the technical and organizational dimension of the operation. It enabled the smooth management of exceptional flows of people recorded on peak days—with over 70,000 arrivals and 86,000 departures—without any major incidents, while maintaining seamless transit conditions.

By combining technical resources, human support, and institutional coordination, the 2025 edition reaffirms the core mission of the Marhaba operation: to offer Moroccan families living abroad a welcoming environment and optimal travel conditions, within a framework of continuous improvement led by the Foundation and its partners.

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