Agadir – Tangier Med Port Authority has introduced a “fixed ticket” system for passengers traveling through the port as part of Operation Marhaba 2026, requiring travelers to have a confirmed departure date and time before accessing the port.
The measure, which is also being implemented at several Moroccan and Spanish ports participating in the annual operation, aims to regulate passenger flows, prevent congestion, and ensure that ferry traffic remains aligned with the capacity of the maritime fleet.
According to the Tangier Med Port Authority, the system has been in place for five years at the ports of Tangier, Tarifa, Nador, and Ceuta, and has been extended this year to Tangier Med and Algeciras.
The authority is urging passengers, particularly members of the Moroccan community residing abroad, to confirm their ferry departure time before heading to the port.
Travelers can verify or modify their reservations through ferry companies’ websites, mobile applications, or customer service numbers. They can also use designated rest areas, including those located at the entrance to the Tangier-Ksar Sghir highway.
The fixed-ticket system is intended to organize the arrival of passengers according to ferry schedules and avoid saturation at the port.
The system seeks to prevent prolonged waiting times by ensuring that passengers arrive according to their confirmed ferry schedules.
The measures form part of a broader plan to facilitate passenger traffic and reduce processing times for border and customs procedures during Operation Marhaba 2026.
The Tangier Med Port Authority is coordinating with several public agencies, including the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII), and local authorities.
These teams have been mobilized to support the organization, security, and processing of travelers during the summer period, when Morocco sees a major influx of members of its diaspora returning to or departing from the country.
The measures are designed to ensure a safer and more efficient transit experience while helping authorities manage the increased passenger flows associated with Operation Marhaba, Morocco’s annual program for welcoming and facilitating the return of Moroccans residing abroad during the summer season.
